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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 Texas’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in Metro Dallas/Fort Worth. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens most beautiful classroom is a 66-acre botanical garden with 2,400 varieties of plants such as myrtles, azaleas, Italian jardinières, tulips, roses, and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-515-6615

Dallas Holocaust Museum

The Dallas Holocaust Museum is a remembrance of the calculated murder of 6 million European Jews and other targeted groups, as well as a center that acts to further human rights, fight prejudice and hate.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-741-7500

Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)

The Dallas Museum of Art is among the 10 largest art museums in the country and features a global collection representing a range of world cultures. Visit DMA at Home for virtual resources.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
VIRTUAL
TEL - 214-922-1200

Dallas Theatre Center

Dallas Theater Center offer plays, educational programs, and other initiatives that are of the highest quality and reach the broadest possible constituency with Student Matinee Series and family friendly performances.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-540-8323

Dallas World Aquarium

At the Dallas World Aquarium, through our amazing animals and beautiful naturalistic exhibits, we aim to inspire your students to gain a new appreciation for and desire to conserve our planet.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee, Group Rates GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-720-2224

Dallas Zoo

Founded in 1888, the Dallas Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals and various exhibits where visitors can see animals in their natural state and interact with many of them.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 469-554-7500

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Students, scouts, camps and families will have the opportunity to learn about both science and history in this  interdisciplinary environment. The Museum also houses the Noble Planetarium; and the Omni, the first IMAX® theater of its kind in the Southwest.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
VIRTUAL
TEL - 817-255-9300

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge

The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge is a natural area comprised of forests, prairies, and wetlands allowing visitors to step back in time and experience what the Fort Worth/Dallas Metroplex was like in the early 20th century.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
TEL - 817- 392-7410

Frontiers of Flight Museum

The Frontiers of Flight Museum focuses on early flight to modern space exploration thru exhibits and activities on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics principles to the area of aviation and space flight.

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
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-350-3600

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

The Bush Presidential Library and Museum promotes an understanding of the American presidency, examines the specific time in history during which President Bush served thru official records and artifacts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
TEL - 214-200-4300

Kimbell Art Museum

The Kimbell Art Museum collection includes works of art from European, Asian, African, and ancient cultures. Groups might see classical Greek and Roman artifacts and pottery, paintings and textiles, prints, Medieval art, and much more.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool TEXAS
Dallas/Fort Worth
Fort Worth
TEL - 817-332-8451

Meadows Museum

The Meadows Museum collection of Spanish artwork encompasses works by Spanish artists from the Renaissance and Baroque period to modern times. Paintings by Velázquez, Goya, Picasso are among the museum’s holdings. 

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool, Family TEXAS
Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth
VIRTUAL
TEL - 214-768-2516
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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 Dallas/Fort Worth—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Dallas/Fort Worth class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Dallas/Fort Worth history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Dallas/Fort Worth team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Dallas/Fort Worth aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Dallas/Fort Worth 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.

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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