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Planning for summer field trips for camp groups, scout groups or summer school groups, you can combine summer fun into an educational experience. Our lesson plans can help camp counselors, with no teaching experience, turn a recreational field trip into an educational experience for Amusement Parks, Baseball Games, Boat Excursions, Bowling, Gellyball, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Ice & Roller Skating, Mini Golf, Ninja Course, Paintball, Trampoline Parks, Ziplines and Waterparks. Please visit the Field Trip Lesson Plan section to help enrich your field trips. For field trips to Aquariums, Botanical Gardens, Living History Sites and Museums ask if they have educational guided tours and hands-on activity sheets. 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.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House

The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House was the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women. She spearheaded strategies that advanced the interests of African American women.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-673-2402

Mosaic Theater Company

Mosaic Theater is committed to making powerful, transformational, socially-relevant art, producing plays by authors on the front lines of conflict zones. Mosaic Theater Company is anchored at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street near Union Station and Capitol Hill.

GRADE LEVEL - High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-399-7993

National Academy of Sciences

The National Academy of Sciences (CPNAS) explores the relationships between culture, science, engineering, and medicine through rotating art exhibitions, a permanent art collection, and a series of public programs.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-334-2415

National Air and Space Museum

See the 1903 Wright Flyer, the Apollo 11 Command Module, and more at the National Air and Space Museum. Virtual exhibitions and online learning activities are available.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 202-633-2214

National Archives Museum Washington DC

View exhibits at National Archives Museum Washington DC and participate in hands-on activities and programs based on documents, images, maps, posters and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-357-5271

National Bonsai & Penjing Museum

The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum has one of the largest collections of bonsai and penjing, timeless miniature masterpieces, in North America.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-245-2726

National Gallery of Art

The National Gallery of Art features everything from Byzantine altarpieces to pop art. Visitors can explore paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, and the Art Sculpture Garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-737-4215

National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF)

At The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, learners can step into a world of inspiration, challenge, and discovery and unlock their potential with STEM. Make learning fun with the hall’s virtual activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRGINIA
Alexandria
Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 571-272-8400

National Mall and Memorial Parks

National Mall comprises dozens of parks and hundreds of memorials. Learn about the American Revolution, presidents, and more. Distance learning are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 202-426-6841

National Museum of African American History and Culture

At the National Museum of African American History and Culture learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives and how it helped us shape this nation.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-633-1000

National Museum of African Art

The National Museum of African Art is the Smithsonian Institution’s African art museum. It inspires conversations about the beauty, power, and diversity of African arts and cultures worldwide.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WASHINGTON DC-METRO
Washington
TEL - 202-633-4600

National Museum of American History

Explore the richness of America’s past at the National Museum of American History. In addition to on-site programs, virtual exhibitions and distance learning resources are available.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
WASHINGTON DC-METRO
TEL - 202-633-1000
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FieldTripDirectory.com offers field trip ideas for class trips, scout group trips, camp group field trips, and homeschool group field trips in Washington, DC—for early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Washington, DC by group type, cost, activity/curriculum type, grade level, distance, and venue name or keyword.

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  • ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find class trips to Washington, DC children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Washington, DC history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
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  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Washington, DC aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Washington, DC 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 & 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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