Pennsylvania Field Trips

Planning for summer field trips for camp groups, scout groups or summer school groups, CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below for activity type of field trips to learn about. Our lesson plans can help camp counselors, with no teaching experience, turn a recreational field trip into a fun educational experience for Amusement Parks, Baseball Games, Boat Excursions, Bowling, Gellyball, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Ice & Roller Skating, Mini Golf, Ninja Course, Paintball, Trampoline Parks, Ziplines and Waterparks. Please visit the Field Trip Lesson Plan section to help enrich your field trips. For field trips to Aquariums, Botanical Gardens, Living History Sites and Museums ask if they have educational guided tours, hands-on activity or written materials to enrich the visit. For those unable to travel for a field trip, have the fun come to you. Check out the Outreach Field Trips & School Assembly Programs and the Virtual Field Trip sections. Have a Fun and Enriching Summer!

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Heinz History Museum

The Senator John Heinz History Center a 370,000 square-foot museum presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh MetroTEL - 412-454-6000

Herr's Snack Factory Tour

Visit the Herr’s Snack Factory and experience first-hand how the company produces their favorite snacks. Visitors will learn about the technology of a factory and all the different aspects involved in creating tasty snacks.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
NottinghamTEL - 800-637-6225

Hershey Gardens

Groups can explore 23 acres of botanical beauty at Hershey Gardens plus visit the Butterfly Atrium, an immersive butterfly experience, and the Hoop House, a greenhouse.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Harrisburg Metro
HersheyTEL - 717-534-3492

Historic RittenhouseTown

Enjoy an educational day filled with hands-on activities at Historic Rittenhousetown, a National Historic Landmark District, the place where paper was born in North America.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
PhiladelphiaTEL - 215-438-5711

Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Resource Center

Founded by Holocaust survivor Yaakov Riz, the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Educational Resource Center contains nearly 1,000 books and videos that teach valuable lessons about the consequences of racism and intolerance.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
PhiladelphiaTEL - 215-464-4701

Honey Hollow Nature Center

Honey Hollow Nature Center teaches about the natural world with an emphasis on energy and resource conservation, including protection of birds and other wildlife and their habitats.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
New HopeTEL - 215-297-5880

Hoyt Art Center

The Hoyt Art Center encourages an awareness of the arts with classes, exhibits, and festivals, plus groups can take a tour of the Tudor Revival style Period House.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp PENNSYLVANIA
New CastleTEL - 724-652-2882

Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery

The Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery has a small Visitors Center with exhibits and films. Guided tours are available for groups.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
CarlisleTEL - 717-486-3419

Hurry Hill Maple Farm Museum

Hurry Hill Farm Maple Museum offers a maple sugaring experience. The process, natural and cultural history, lore and legend will be offered through entertaining and educational activities, programs and exhibits.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
EdinboroTEL - 814-734-1358

Independence National Historical Park

Explore Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center at Independence NHS. Trips can incorporate social studies and STEM topics. Try the virtual ranger program.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia
VIRTUALTEL - 215-965-2305

James A. Michener Art Museum

The James A Michener Art Museum’s permanent exhibits contain sculpture, murals, paintings, and other art forms. Upcoming exhibits focus on topics such as social life, history, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp PENNSYLVANIA
Doylestown
PhiladelphiaTEL - 215-340-9800

Jennie Wade House Museum

At the Jennie Wade House Museum, visitors can learn the history of Jennie Wade and the battle from costumed guides as they tour this authentically furnished house.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool PENNSYLVANIA
Gettysburg
Gettysburg/YorkTEL - 717-334-4100

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