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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness Day.  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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Lomas Center Civil War Museum

The George Lomas Center seeks to deepen the understanding of the American Civil War and the greater story of the United States, support the community in exploration of the past and facilitate learning and exploration for all ages.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/York
TEL - 717-360-8805
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Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

Enjoy a 11-mile train ride on 1920’s vintage, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coaches along the Union Canal and the Swatara Creek Valley, while learning the history of the area and historic locations along the way.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg Metro
Lancaster
Middletown
TEL - 717-944-4435
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Monsey Tours

Monsey Tours is a New York-based Charter Bus Company, providing transportation opportunities to anywhere in the U.S. and Canada with a fleet of state-of-the-art Motor Coaches.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
Long Island
New York City
PENNSYLVANIA
TEL - 800-232-8687, 718-623-9000
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National Civil War Museum

The National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania portrays the entire story of the American Civil War. It presents the history of the war from military and civilian perspectives without bias to either Union or Confederate causes.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg Metro
TEL - 717-260-1861
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No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum

Experience over 170 years of coal mining history at the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum! Take a 1600′ train ride into the mountain, then walk 600′ on a guided tour of the world’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lansford
The Poconos
TEL - 570-645-7074
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Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad

Take a trip on the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad (also known as the OC&T) “through the valley that changed the world” and discover the place where oil history began.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Titusville
TEL - 814-676-1733
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Oregon Dairy Farmstead

Oregon Dairy offers fun, educational group tours of our beautiful family farm and/or Market that are great for students, homeschool groups, camps, and scouts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades, Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
Lititz
TEL - 717-742-7727
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Peter Wentz Farmstead

Visit Peter Wentz Farmstead, a preserved 18th-century Pennsylvania German farmstead recently restored to reflect its appearance at the time of the American Revolution.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Worcester
TEL - 610-584-5104
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Puttshack – Philadelphia + Pittsburgh

Puttshack’s tech-infused mini golf and new S.T.E.M. program keeps kids moving, learning, and laughing with interactive challenges, tasty food, and lasting memories from the first swing to final putt.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee, Group Rates, Free, Title I, Financial Support GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Metro
TEL - Philadelphia: 215-907-7888 x101. Pittsburgh: 215-907-7888 x103.
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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Quiet Valley Historical Farm is a non-profit, historic museum and working farm set on 114 acres in eastern Pennsylvania with a mission to preserve and present agricultural and rural life of 19th century America.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lehigh Valley
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Stroudsburg
The Poconos
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS & OUTREACH FIELD TRIPS
TEL - 570-992-6161
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Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center

Refreshing Mountain offers fun, educational experiences for school groups, homeschoolers, and families. Explore 100 acres of Pennsylvania woodland via ziplines, high ropes, teambuilding, and various outdoor adventures.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Lancaster
Stevens
TEL - 717-738-1490
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Slinky Action Zone

A visit to the Slinky Action Zone promises plenty of laugh-out-loud experiences for your group, with a 2-tier laser tag, duckpin bowling, brand new arcade games, and a softplay area.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family PENNSYLVANIA
Allegheny Mts. & Valleys
Duncansville
TEL - 814-695-1515
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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.

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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
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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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