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

Ethan Allen Homestead

The Ethan Allen Homestead, historic home of Vermont’s founder, offers spectacular scenery, riverside picnic areas, and a genuine slice of 18th-century life.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, School, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-865-4556
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Green Mountain Railroad

The family owned and operated Green Mountain Railroad runs seasonal excursions and dinner trains. The train travels along the Connecticut and Williams Rivers with views of Brockway Mills George and two historic Vermont covered bridges.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 800-707-3530
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True North Kayak Tours

Family owned and operated True North Kayak Tours has been offering trips off the shore of Vermont’s Lake Champlain for the past 10 years.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - Camp VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-238-7695
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University of Vermont Adventure Ropes Course

The University of Vermont Adventure Ropes Course provides group challenges and team-building programs. Located on 90 acres in South Burlington, the UVM ARC is comprised of 20 high and low elements nestled in a stand of 80-year-old conifers.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-656-9111
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Adam's Berry Farm

Adam’s Farm is a family run with everything you need to for the fall season. Enjoy the largest selection of pumpkins around, apples, corn, free corn maze and hay maze for children. Visit many friendly farm animals.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 401-714-4425

ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

The ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain inspires and engages its visitors in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-864-1848

Fleming Museum

A cultural treasure, the Fleming Museum of Art presents contemporary and historic exhibitions from around the world, as well as year-round programming. The Museum houses Vermont’s most comprehensive collection of art and anthropological artifacts.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-656-0750

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts cultivates creativity in students and the community. The Center offers student matinees and summer youth theater or jazz concerts.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-652-4500

Frog Hollow

The Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery in the Church Street Marketplace features unique, handcrafted original work by over 100 of Vermont’s top artisans. The Gallery hosts artist demonstrations and lectures.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-863-6458

Leddy Park Arena

Leddy Park Arena is a full service arena with a full size Olympic ice surface, studio rink, and amenities including a pro shop and snack bar. The Arena is the home ice for Burlington’s youth hockey organization.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-865-7558

Vermont International Film Festival

The Vermont International Film Festival Present a diverse and inclusive range of high quality films from the US and around the world. Film-related programming is presented year-round.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Films, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-660-2600

Vermont Symphony Orchestra

Vermont Symphony Orchestra serves year round with outreach programs, children’s concerts, and composer residencies, as well as choral and chamber music concerts.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VERMONT
Burlington
TEL - 802-864-5741

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