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To help plan March & April curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. MARCH. Monthly: National Reading Month, Music in Our Schools, Craft Month, National Nutrition, National Women’s History, and National Ethics Month. APRIL: Monthly: Keep America Beautiful. National Gardens. National Poetry. Jazz Appreciation. Global Astronomy. National Humor. Arab Heritage. Weekly/Daily:  Apr. 2: International Children’s Book Day. Apr. 5: National Geologists Day. Read a Road Map Day. April 5-9: National Wildlife Week. Apr. 8: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Zoo Lovers Day. Apr. 10: National Farm Animals Day. Apr. 12: International Day of Human Space Flight. April 13: International Plant Appreciation Day. Scrabble Day. Apr. 19-25: National Library Week. National Volunteer Week. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. For those unable to travel to these locations, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs section.  

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Pittsburgh Playhouse, Jr

Introduce your group to the world of live theatre with Playhouse Jr.’s adaptations of fairy tales, modern stories, and classics from children’s literature.  

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh Metro
TEL - 412-392-8000

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, a natural-habitat zoo and aquarium, is home to thousands of animals representing more than 400 species. Visitors will discover the interconnectedness of the natural world through exhibits, educational tours, and interactive programs. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh Metro
TEL - 412-365-2528

Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum’s exhibits, programs and events are designed to focus on creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
TEL - 215-581-3181

Pocono Indian Museum

The Pocono Indian Museum is the only museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania dedicated to showing the history of the Delaware Indian.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
East Stroudsburg
The Poconos
TEL - 570-588-9338

President James Buchanan’s Wheatland

At President James Buchanan’s Wheatland learn about Pennsylvania’s only United States President and explore the important story of his presidency, the fractious political issues of the times, and his private life in Lancaster, PA. 

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
TEL - 717-392-4633

Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center

The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather prediction. The center features interactive exhibits, educational programs, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Punxsutawney
TEL - 814-938-1000

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park doesn’t only have deer—groups will experience over 250 animals at this wildlife attraction. Animals at the park include Siberian tigers, African lions, camels, black bears, primates, and several species of deer.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Jamestown
TEL - 724-932-3200

Reading Public Museum

The Reading Public Museum, a dynamic center of lifelong learning, has displays featuring science and civilizations, a planetarium, and arboretum.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Reading
TEL - 610-371-5850

Riverbend Environmental Education Center

Riverbend Environmental Education Center’s educational programs aim to develop an “active” appreciation for nature, with special offerings that include campfire socials, Big Red Barn overnights, night hikes, crafts, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gladwyne
TEL - 610-527-5234

Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum has the largest collection of Auguste Rodin’s works outside of Paris, including bronze castings, plaster studies, drawings, prints, letters, and books.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
TEL - 215-763-8100

Rupp House History Center

An interactive experience, the Rupp House focuses on highlighting the story of civilians during and after the Battle of Gettysburg with hands-on displays and activities, and special events.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-338-1243

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Give your students, scouts, and homeschoolers a vibrant context for STEM learning with hands-on exploration and observation of nature at the Schuylkill Center.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
TEL - 215-482-7300
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FieldTripDirectory.com (formerly ClassTrips.com and CampDirectorsResources.com) offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Pennsylvania—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Pennsylvania by by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

Day class trips are divided by curriculum and subject area:

  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Pennsylvania class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Pennsylvania history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Pennsylvania aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Pennsylvania field trip ideas for adventure parks, ropes courses, ziplines, boat excursions, amusement parks, waterparks, kayaking, rafting, tubing, laser tag paintball, roller skating rinks, ice-skating rinks, mini-golf attractions, indoor amusement & recreation centers, and outdoor amusement & recreation centers.


Overnight field trips include trips to NYC, trips to Boston, trips to Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, and other historic cities throughout the US. Retreats are available for environmental education, team building, and recreation.

We created field trip lesson plans to help teachers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and homeschool parents provide an enriching experience for their groups. We know funds for class trips are limited, so we’ve included grants for field trips that cover admission, transportation, and more.

It’s important that students and youth explore new environments, learn about other cultures, and develop an understanding of inclusivity as part of the educational process. People learn in different ways—through hearing, seeing, touching, talking, or doing. Class trips can provide a multi-dimensional learning experience. FieldTripDirectory.com can help you find the right trip for your group. A world of experiences is just a click away at FieldTripDirectory.com.

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