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Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about South Carolina’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Metro Columbia. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.  

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park

Eudora Wildlife Safari Park, home to over 300 exotic animals, where groups and families drive through 4 miles to see animals you normally don’t see every day.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
Salley
TEL - 803-564-5358
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Melton Observatory

Located on the Horseshoe of the USC Columbia Campus, the Melton Observatory contains a 16-inch Cassegrain telescope that provides a stunning view of the night sky for both research purposes and the general public.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Free, Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-777-4180
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South Carolina Governor’s Mansion Complex

Take a trip up Arsenal Hill where you’ll find the South Carolina’s Governor’s Mansion Complex. Surrounded by palm trees, the mansion is in the Greek Revival-style and was built in the 19th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-737-3000
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South Carolina Philharmonic

The South Carolina Philharmonic entertains, educates, enriches and excites diverse audiences through live symphonic music. The South Carolina Philharmonic has become one of the leading orchestras in the Southeast.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-771-7937
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South Carolina State House

The South Carolina State House is the seat of state government in South Carolina. The State House is home to the Governor’s office, as well as the House and Senate chambers.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-734-2430
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South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum has four floors of art, history and science permanent and changing exhibits, a digital dome planetarium, 4D interactive theater and an observatory. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-898-4999
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Columbia City Ballet

Treat your students to a unique learning opportunity by bringing your classroom to the Columbia City Ballet! Topics include artistic genres and disciplines, different dance forms, art history, movement. Also Outreach Programs.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-799-7605

Columbia Marionette Theatre

Columbia Marionette Theatre tell entertaining and educational stories. Each year the theater puts on shows about world culture, history, fairy tales, and holiday specials for all to see! Field trips and outreach performances available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-252-7366

Columbia Museum of Art (CMA)

See stunning Renaissance, Baroque, French impressionist, early modern, and American art at CMA. Let CMA come to you with its virtual Museum from Home.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
VIRTUAL
TEL - 803-343-2163

Cottle Strawberry Farm

Cottle Strawberry Farm is a u-pick, we-pick farm, open each spring for individuals, families, and groups to experience fresh from the vine strawberries. Springtime is the best time to learn about strawberries.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-695-1714

Discover Carolina

Discover Carolina programs provides South Carolina students with outdoor classroom experiences at state parks reinforcing good stewardship. Learn about natural resources and conservation.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-734-0156

Frankie’s Fun Park

Come on over for a fun time at Frankie’s Fun Park has the latest and greatest arcade games, the best mini golf in Columbia, go-karts and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
TEL - 803-781-2342
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About us

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 Columbia—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Columbia 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
    Find Columbia art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Columbia class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Columbia history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Columbia team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Columbia aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Columbia 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 Columbia, 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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