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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.  

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

At Riverbanks Zoo & Garden visitors can spend the day with over 2,000 wild and farm animals on 70 acres of gardens, including alpacas, koalas, penguins, kangaroos, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
ColumbiaTEL - 803-602-0803

South Carolina Forestry Commission

The South Carolina Forestry Commission protects, promotes, nurtures, and enhances the forest lands of South Carolina both on-site and in class. Standards-based outdoor environmental education programs are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
ColumbiaTEL - 803-896-8800

South Carolina Relic Room & Military Museum

The South Carolina Relic Room & Military Museum offers close-up views of the war experience including hardships, economic concerns, and technology’s role. Groups can check out artifacts and a collection of historic flags.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
ColumbiaTEL - 803-737-8095

The Sustainable Carolina Garden

The Sustainable Carolina Garden produces organically grown foods while regenerating soil and building biodiversity within the community. Visitors learn about how to make fresh, local produce part of their everyday lives.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
ColumbiaTEL - 803-777-6946
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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 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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