South Carolina Field Trips - Statewide | Field Trip Directory

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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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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
VIRTUALTEL - 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
ColumbiaTEL - 803-695-1714

Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens offers a live crocodile exhibit, butterfly house, heritage room, swamparium, swamp boat adventures, and walking trails. Find exotic reptiles in the swamparium and enjoy a guided tour on a swamp boat adventure.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Moncks CornerTEL - 843-553-0515

Denver Downs Farm

Denver Downs is a working dairy farm devoted to agri-tourism and entertainment. Field trip tours last approximately two hours for full enjoyment of the farm and its attractions.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
AndersonTEL - 864-305-1268

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
ColumbiaTEL - 803-734-0156

Dooley Planetarium and Observatory

Dooley Planetarium and Observatory is a fully digital, FREE public planetarium at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. Shows are free to groups with advance reservations.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities, Shows COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
FlorenceTEL - 843-661-1355

Eden Farms

Eden Farms is a family-owned horse barn and arena and pastures. Visitors learn about various aspects of “Life on a Horse Farm”, which include feeding, healthcare, grooming, saddling, farming and horseshoeing.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
MariettaTEL - 864-898-0043

Edisto Beach State Park

Edisto Beach State Park’s environmental education center with exhibits that highlight the natural history of Edisto Island and the surrounding ACE Basin.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Edisto IslandTEL - 843-869-2156

Fishers Orchard

Fishers Orchard is a pick-your-own orchard providing the best peaches in the upstate region. The farm also grows tomatoes, strawberries and other produce. Groups are welcome to visit during the season, which begins in June.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
GreerTEL - 864-895-4115

Florence Little Theatre

Performances at Florence Little Theatre allow students to discover the magic of live theater while learning everyday lessons and stories. Productions have included Seussical, Mary Poppins, and many others.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
FlorenceTEL - 843-662-3731

FMU Performing Arts Center

The Children Series at FMU Performing Arts Centers allows Pee Dee area K-4 school groups to explore various subjects through performances that entertain and educate.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Hilton Head IslandTEL - 843-661-1720

Fort Moultrie

Fort Moultrie is one of the oldest still-standing forts featuring 171 years of seacoast defense history from the American Revolution through World War II. It was built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool SOUTH CAROLINA
Sullivan's IslandTEL - 843-883-3123

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
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HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
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LIFE SKILLS
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SCIENCE & NATURE
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RECREATION
Find South Carolina 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 South Carolina, 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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