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Corpus Christi, Texas is a coastal city located in South Texas. The city is situated on the Gulf of Mexico and is home to numerous beaches, marinas, and waterfront attractions spanning an area of approximately 460 square miles. Corpus Christi’s geography provides a habitat for various species of birds, fish, wildlife and nature preserves. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History

Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History focuses on the South Texas heritage with exhibits on archaeology, botany, geology, mammalogy, and live animals.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 361-826-4667

Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra

The Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra provides fourth and fifth grade students the opportunity to learn about the orchestra and experience live symphonic music in a concert designed just for them.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 877-286-6683

Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center

The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center, on 162-acre nature preserve, serves to enhance the understanding for the need to preserve the natural resources of coastal ecosystems.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 361-826-3335

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, formerly known as the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is a 180-acre botanical garden and nature center with nine exhibits areas, a butterfly garden and hummingbirds.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 361-852-2100

Texas State Aquarium

The Texas State Aquarium features a dolphin bay with a 400,000 gallon tank, flower gardens, living shores, and the Flint Hills Resources Center has STEM activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 800-477-GULF

Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center

Learn about ancient customs of Asia at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center, featuring beautiful artifacts from Asia.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 361-881-8827

USS LEXINGTON Museum on the Bay

Experience a field trip or overnight adventure aboard the World War II aircraft carrier USS LEXINGTON. Exhibits and educational programs on this National Historic Landmark ship provide groups a unique adventure in science and history.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
Corpus Christi
TEL - 800-523-9539

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