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To help plan MAY & JUNE curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these monthly themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. May 18: Museum Day. May 19: Plant Something Day. May 20: Weights and Measures Day. World Bee Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 31: National Smile Day. June 1- National Say Something Nice Day. June 4 - Seaweed Day. June 7 - Daniel Boone Day. June 8 - World Oceans. June 14 - Flag Day. June 16 - World Sea Turtle Day. June 19 - Juneteenth. June 20 - National American Eagle. June 22 - Summer Solstice. World Rainforest Day. June 26 - Forgiveness Day.  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.

Waupun Pizza Ranch

Providing a legendary field trip learning experience for kids of all ages at Pizza Ranch. From making your own pizza to learning the ins and outs of the restaurant business.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Waupun
TEL - 920-324-9000.
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America’s Black Holocaust Museum

America’s Black Holocaust Museum is dedicated to the history of the Black Holocaust in America. ABHM builds public awareness of the harmful legacies of slavery and Jim Crow in America and promotes racial repair, reconciliation, and healing.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Milwaukee
TEL - 414-209-3640

Barlow Planetarium

Established in 1998, it was the first major planetarium in Wisconsin. The planetarium’s field trips offer star and laser shows. It also offers a star party right on your school grounds.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Shows COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool WISCONSIN
Green Bay
TEL - 920-832-2848

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) is a beautiful 535-acre urban wildlife refuge featuring live animal exhibits, educational displays, miles of hiking/skiing trails, and various wildlife viewing opportunities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Green Bay
TEL - 920-391-3671

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Interactive educational museum featuring events & hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under. Every exhibit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning through hands-on play.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Milwaukee
TEL - 414- 390-5437

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Themed garden spaces offer a succession of blooms from early spring through late fall. Thousands of plants bring the seasons to life at the Botanical Gardens, with colorful and fragrant displays laid out in a variety of formal gardens. There is also a 3-acre children’s garden.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Hales Corners
Milwaukee
TEL - 414-525-5600

Charles Allis Art Museum

The story of Charles and Sarah Allis is the story of Milwaukee. It is one of migration, industry, and generosity. The Art Museum’s collection offers diverse art, including 19th-century French & American paintings, displayed in a historic mansion.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Milwaukee
TEL - 414-278-8295

Chazen Museum of Art

Chazen Museum of Art is home to the second-largest collection of art in Wisconsin, offering rotating exhibits from a collection of over 20,000 works.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Madison Wisconsin
TEL - 608-263-2246

Children's Museum of Fond Du Lac

The Children’s Museum of Fond Du Lac provides interactive exhibits, educational programs, and a playground. It provides 15,000 sq. feet of indoor space and more than 10,000 sq. feet of fenced outdoor space. CMFDL is full of fun and learning through play!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Guided activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Fond du Lac
Green Bay
TEL - 920-929-0707

Civil War Museum

Civil War Museum focuses on the Civil War from the perspective of the people of the seven states of the upper middle west: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin through the use of personal stories and narratives.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Kenosha
TEL - 262-653-4141

Concord Zoo

Established in 2005, the Concord Zoo has provided a sanctuary for animals from all different walks of life. Concord Zoo provides opportunities to reconnect with nature and animals. Animals include goats, sheep, miniature horses, donkeys, cows, pigs, poultry, alpacas and more.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Kenosha
Oconomowoc
TEL - 262-593-5400

Dinosaur Discovery Museum

The Dinosaur Discovery Museum is dedicated to the exploration and explication of the relationship between modern birds and ancient carnivorous biped dinosaurs, the theropods, which include Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Archaeopteryx.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WISCONSIN
Kenosha
TEL - 262-653-4450
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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 Wisconsin—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
  • EARLY CHILDHOOD
    Find Wisconsin class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
  • HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES
    View Wisconsin history museums, government & civics, historic sites, living history museums, and multicultural field trip ideas.
  • LIFE SKILLS
    Find Wisconsin team building field trips, health & safety exhibits, and character education experiences.
  • SCIENCE & NATURE
    Find Wisconsin aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
  • RECREATION
    Find Wisconsin 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 Philadelphia, trips to Washington, DC, trips to Chicago, trips to Atlanta, trips to Austin, Texas to California 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.  

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. Field 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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