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

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A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours

A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours, the leader in guided bus tours of Brooklyn since 2005, offers behind-the-scenes bus tours of Brooklyn’s favorite foods, neighborhoods, landmarks, and famous movie locations!

Adventurers Family Amusement Park

Open since 1966, Adventurers Amusement Park, formerly Nellie Bly, is the perfect place to enjoy a fun day for your group field trip or family outing in Brooklyn.

Area 53 NYC

Area 53 NYC- 3 locations – triple the fun. Choose between Adventure Park, Indoor Paintball and Laser Tag. Field Trips and Parties for school, scout, camp0, homeschool groups and family celebrations.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

A one-of-a-kind NYC tradition, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® brings the joy of Christmas to life in a show for all ages.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Atlantic! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to a large selection of games—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway

Groups will have a blast at Dave & Buster’s Brooklyn Gateway! Start out with a delicious meal in the group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some games—12-lane bowling, shuffleboard, air hockey, and more—in Dave’s Arcade.

Dave & Buster’s Staten Island

At Dave & Buster’s Staten Island, your group will have a blast! Start out with a delicious meal in our group-friendly restaurant and then move on to some fun games for team building followed by a visit to arcade with the latest games.

Dave and Buster’s Times Square

Dave & Buster’s Time Square is your go-to place for FUN! For your next school event come eat, party, and play at Dave & Buster’s—your school group will thank you!

Disney On Broadway – The Lion King

More than 90 million people around the world have come to discover the thrill, the majesty, the one-of-a-kind Broadway musical that is “The Lion King.” Enjoy this landmark entertainment experience!

DISNEY ON BROADWAY – ALADDIN

Aladdin is an unforgettable experience that blends all the cherished songs from the film’s Academy Award®- winning score with new music written especially for this Broadway production.

Ferox Ninja Park

KingsFerox, the Biggest  ninja park with obstacles plus a whole floor of entertainment with massive trampolines, rock climbing and more.  Join the fun today!

Greenbelt Conservancy

Explore 2,800 acres dedicated to discovering the sounds, sights, and scents of nature. Programs include bird watching, learning about insects, spiders, and reptiles.

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 New York City—early childhood through college. Search for class trips in New York City 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 New York City art museums, theater, dance, and music concert field trips.
• EARLY CHILDHOOD Find New York City class trips to children’s museums, petting zoos, and kids’ shows.
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• SCIENCE & NATURE Find New York City aquariums, botanical gardens, environmental studies & nature centers, farms & mazes, planetariums, science museums, STEAM & STEM field trips, dinosaur exhibits, and zoos.
• RECREATION Find New York City 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, 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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The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center facilitates programs for thousands of children and adults each year to teach them about our city: the challenges we’ve encountered, the innovations we’ve created, the unique contemporary issues we face as New Yorkers, and the complexity of how the decisions we make today impact our city’s future.    Each field trip is a unique experience, driven by student inquiry, dialogue, and hands-on activities. 

We offer both in-person and virtual field trips. 

Summer booking is now open! Our field trips will be offered from Tuesday, July 9 through Friday, August 23. 

We are also taking reservations for the remainder of the school year, through June 23, 2024. 

Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip. 

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Times: Programs are available Tuesday—Friday beginning at 10am .  

Cost: The pricing of in-person and virtual field trips is different. Please see the relevant section below for group pricing.

Programs: Field trips vary in duration between 60 and 90 minutes. Details are listed below. Programs can be modified for groups of all needs and abilities, and program time can be adjusted under special request.

Scheduling: Advance reservations are required and must be made by using the field trip request form.  Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis. More details are listed below. 

In Person Field Trips

Manny Vega: Art in El Barrio / Arte en El Barrio

I Feel You, NYC: Capturing the City's Emotions

“And Scene” 100 Years of New York through Film

Between the Pages: 100 Years of New York Life

I Dream of NYC: 100 Years of New York Life through Art

The Making of New York

Activist New York

The Greatest Grid

What Makes New York New York? Black History Edition

Activist New York: Black History Edition

What Makes New York New York?

In person field trip pricing.

Note: We reserve the right to limit reservations to two groups per school per day. Teachers and chaperones are included for free in the group fee pricing.

Virtual Field Trips

60 min program for Grades 4–8 

75 min program for Grades 9–12  

Explore New York’s rich history of social justice movements to see how activists have reimagined a more just future. Students will use photographs, flyers, posters, and film footage from the exhibition to discuss topics, such as youth action in the Civil Rights Movement, health activism and the Young Lords, and the current Movement for Black Lives. The program will provide space for students to voice their thoughts and participate in a reflective activity about what care for one’s self and community looks like. 

City as Canvas

45 min program for Grades K–1 

60 min program for Grades 2–12 

Explore highlights from the Museum’s graffiti art collection and see original works created by legendary writers such as Daze, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, and Keith Haring. Participants will view sketches from the artists’ personal blackbooks, photographs of large-scale pieces on subway cars, and works on canvas as sources for studying graffiti as a dynamic art movement. Students will respond creatively by drafting their own sketches. Participants are encouraged to bring a pencil and paper to the session!   

Getting Around

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

From horse-drawn omnibuses to electric cars, transportation in New York City has undergone many changes from the 1800s to the present day. Students will discuss how New York evolved over time by seeing pictures from the Museum’s collection. Participants will play a matching game and notice how new technologies affected the ways New Yorkers lived and traveled. 

Puppets of New York

60 min program for Grades 2–5  

Explore the many ways that New Yorkers have brought puppets to life on television and in movies, in plays, and on the streets in New York City! Students will see puppets of all shapes and sizes from the Puppets of New York exhibition and examine how puppets are developed, manipulated, and used as tools for building connections and standing up for causes as they draw inspiration from the rich and diverse traditions of puppetry in New York City. 

Civil Rights

75 min program for Grades 9–12 

Explore New York City’s role in the Civil Rights Movement and discover the importance of youth action in the 1964 boycott by NYC students against segregated schools. Participants will hear the stories of Civil Rights activists to learn about New York’s major role in the Black freedom movement and the ongoing movement for racial justice today. 

Virtual Field Trip Pricing

Scheduling a tour:.

We are currently offering field trips from now through June 23, 2024, and from July 9 through August 23, 2024. Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form to request a trip.   

Field Trip Request Form

To schedule a field trip, please complete the Field Trip Request Form. Please have your contact information, preferred program, dates, times, and group size ready before filling out the form. 

Please note that due to the volume of requests, it may take up to three weeks to receive a response from our School Programs Scheduling Team. Field trips are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.  

For in-person field trips, please bring at least one chaperone per 10 students; a maximum of six chaperones may accompany each class. On the day of your visit, please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled visit for in-person field trips. Field trips will be shortened for late arrivals.  

Do you have a special booking request, such as bringing multiple groups, larger groups, or a group with special needs? Please indicate your request on the Field Trip Request Form and a member of our scheduling team will be in touch to discuss options. 

Please contact us at [email protected] with other inquiries and questions. 

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Field Trip Ideas , Mid-Atlantic

There should be no shortage of field trip ideas for New York, which has plenty of educational experiences and museums to offer student groups of all ages

New York is celebrated for its diverse art and culture, skyscrapers, and rich history. The Empire State is the home of Central Park, the George Eastman Museum, several institutions of the future, and plenty of great field trip ideas. The great state of New York welcomes learners of all types and backgrounds and your next student adventure awaits you here.

Field Trip Ideas In New York:

• Statue of Liberty
• Jackie Robinson Museum
• The Apollo Theatre
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Guggenheim Museum
• Niagara Falls State Park
• Brooklyn Robot Foundry

New York History & Heritage Field Trip Ideas

New York is home to some of the most important historic landmarks and historic events, making it a great place for student field trip ideas. Visit the Statue of Liberty located on Liberty Island and the nearby Ellis Island , for an inspiring history lesson. Take the Statue of Liberty out of the textbook and place it in front of their eyes. Explore the Statue of Liberty Museum here to get the full story behind this incredible monument. Make sure to have your camera ready to catch awe-inspiring views.

Hop over to Ellis Island to tour the National Immigration Museum, which was one of the halls immigrants walked themselves upon their arrival. Also on site is the American Immigrant Wall of Honor . Here, visitors can truly get to know about the first wave of immigration and how our immigrants actually embodied our nation’s ideals. These destinations are only accessible by ferries provided by State City Cruises. Additional tickets are not needed to enter the Statue of Liberty Museum or Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Performing Arts Field Trips in New York

Frank Sinatra’s single New York, New York isn’t just a fun song to sing along to, if you listen closely, it’s advice to American talent, starting out or experience, to bring their art to New York if they wish to make it big. The Big Apple is the home of the world’s most prominent artists and holds the most spectacular plays, musicals, and contemporary art exhibitions, making it an ideal place for field trips focusing on the arts.

Student groups have many venues in the state of New York to fuel their inspiration or put their talent on display. An always popular field trip idea for New York is to catch a popular Broadway show. Hamilton, The Lion King  and Into the Woods are a few student-favorite shows you can expect to see.

Also, in the historic Theatre District is The Apollo Theatre . James Brown, The Jackson 5, Mary J Blidge, and many great stars have performed here. What’s cool about The Apollo has several student group activities like music, dance, and theater workshops led by Apollo Teaching Artists. Field trips wanting to learn more can also join the Apollo School Tours. These tours highlight the theatre’s legendary history and performers in an interactive fashion.

Arts & Culture for Students in New York

New York City is the home of the world’s most prominent artists and holds the most spectacular plays, musicals and contemporary art exhibitions. Using the latest technology, the Museum of Broadway in Times Square offers a behind-the-curtain look at how a show is made and a timeline of Broadway history. Workshop groups have access to their Educational Guide, which includes pre-visit lessons, what to expect from the workshop, and post-visit activities and resources.

Through its theatrical group sales division, Disney on Broadway can customize a program designed to satisfy your group’s needs for productions ranging from The Lion King to Frozen . Additionally, educators can bring the magic into their classrooms before their trips with special study guides and classroom materials.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art , popularly known as The Met, features 5,000 years of art from around the globe. Student groups can reserve a guide. The  Guggenheim Museum is just as famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building as its modern and contemporary artworks. On-site school tours are available and are facilitated by their team of professional youth educators. They are designed to foster active learning and making, engage students in careful observation, and develop language and critical-thinking skills.

STEM New York Field Trip Ideas

Not too far away from the New York museums and avenues of men in business suits is the abundant world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Let’s not forget that the scientist was first stationed in Manhattan to begin developing the atomic bomb. This is why the operation is referred to as the “Manhattan Project.” Come to the Brooklyn Robot Foundry for the fun, educational, hands-on, robot-building project. Students experiencing a field trip here light up while learning components and engineering concepts during Brooklyn Robot lab. You also have the National Museum of Mathematics , which has galleries, exhibits, and programs designed to further illuminate students who are curious about a world made of numbers.

Marine & Aquatic Field trips in NY

Niagara Falls State Park  provides spellbinding viewpoints and iconic attractions at the Cave of the Winds & The World Changed Here Pavilion. Here, descend into Niagara Gorge to learn the history of the falls. Then get outfitted for a wet experience on the “Hurricane Deck” a few feet away from Bridal Veil Falls with year-round tropical storm-type weather conditions. Or hop aboard the Maid of the Mist and travel through thundering falls and over rolling rapids surrounded by dramatic rock formations.

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• New York City Field Trip Ideas

New York City is a giant metropolis, the biggest in the United States in fact, so there are innumerable places to take your student group on a field trip. We understand that it can be hard to sift through the choices so we've done it for you. Read on below to rediscover the magic of New York and explore the city with new eyes with these field trip ideas!

New York Federal Reserve - New York City has almost always been the financial capital of the United States, and it all comes back to the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve is where monetary policy is enacted under the direction of the government Federal Reserve Board of Governors. This particular building on 33 Liberty Street, is the largest of the twelve regional banks, covering the entire state of New York as well as twelve counties in New Jersey, one in Connecticut, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This important and influential bank is open for group tours, leading you through the museum and even the gold vault which contains over half a million solid gold bars.

Federal Hall National Memorial - The original building on this site was constructed in 1700 and saw historic events of epic proportions including George Washington's first inauguration and the first capitol building of the United States. The Bill of Rights was introduced to Congress here, as well as the establishment of the Judiciary Act of 1789 which lead to the federal court system. The building, however, was demolished in 1812 after the capital was moved to Philadelphia and a new city hall was built in its place. For years it was used as the U.S. Customs House and later a sub-Treasury, though today it is simply a national memorial, preserving the sometimes rocky yet glorious events of new America.

Museum of the City of New York - A wonderful history and art museum on Fifth Avenue, the City Museum encompasses the personality, energy, and soul of the Big Apple. Founded in 1923 with the mission to preserve the contemporaneous history of New York, the City Museum has since welcomed millions of visitors over the years. Through visiting, your group will likely encounter exhibitions like the cartoons of famous New Yorker comic Roz Chast, the Yiddish Theater of the 19th and 20th centuries, portraits of early New Yorkers, and the social, civil activists of the city. The museum was built for education and offers a myriad of grade-appropriate programs aligned with Common Core curriculum standards.

Queens County Farm Museum - No matter the grade level, learning about agricultural and life science, sustainable living, and environmental farming is important. The Queens County Farm Museum is an excellent institution for field trips with its roots in history, established in 1697. This 47-acre farm is home to grass-fed livestock, an orchard, herb garden, greenhouse complex, and much more to explore. The farm is open seven days a week and welcomes field trips to discover their sustainable agriculture practices, meet the farm animals up close, and maybe even tour the historic Adriance Farmhouse on the weekends.

New York Botanical Garden - Even larger than the historic Brooklyn Botanic Garden , this Bronx-based garden wonderland covers 250-acres of sheer gorgeous scenery. Botanical gardens are also highly educational attractions, full of life science and biology, not to mention ecology and environmental science. There are over a million plants living in the enchanted themed gardens from the Rose Garden to the Children's Adventure Garden, the Conservatory, Family Garden, and Home Gardening Center where you can learn tips from the experts. There are a number of education programs for visiting students and teachers, workshops, nature walks and tours, and nature investigations for all grade levels.

New York Hall of Science - Located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens , the New York Hall of Science is a phenomenal wonderland of interactive, hands-on learning exhibits and experiments. Students of all ages will delight in learning once more as they encounter over 450 exhibits that explain the technology, math, science, and engineering in a fun and inviting way. The museum was established during the 1964 World's Fair located in the same park as it drew avid attention from all around, building a foundation in education. Some of the exhibits you might encounter include the Amateur Radio Station, Science Playground, Hidden Kingdoms: The World of Microbes, and Realm of the Atom among others. There are several programs, workshops, and museum-created itineraries to help your group see everything of note during your visit.

Hayden Planetarium - In all likelihood, you've heard of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. This indomitable astronomy center focuses on the "final frontier," space, through state of the art technology, educational exhibits, as well as demonstrations and shows. The planetarium makes astrophysical science relatable and easy to understand as scientists like Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is the director of the planetarium, explain why this science is relevant to us today. The planetarium promotes education through lectures, special events, and Astronomy Live programs every month. You can also stop by and see the incredible planetarium show which allows you to explore the universe without ever leaving your comfortable theater seat.

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New York Education Spots: Best Field Trip Locations

New York City is one of the most culturally rich, educationally stimulating cities in the world. As an educator, your goal may be to bring some of that richness into your classroom. While you're in charge of the everyday experience of your students, there are lots of places that can provide outside enrichment in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Your students will learn from and remember the excitement of going on field trips, but you and your administration will know that you're also giving them experiences that will last. Many of the venues listed below cater to the New York State Education Department's Common Core curriculum and have programs designed to enhance your classroom lessons.

Museums & Galleries

• Jewish Museum Dedicated to understanding and preservation of artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.
• American Folk Art Museum Devoted to traditional folk and outsider art; includes work by Henry Darger, Mart�n Ram�rez, Bill Traylor, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein and others.
• Museum of Modern Art Provides one- or multi-part programs designed for K-12 students to look at and discuss modern art and think critically. MoMA also provides workshops, resources and online videos for teachers and students.
• Ukrainian Museum Acquires, preserves, exhibits and interprets articles of artistic or historic significance to Ukrainians.
• Dahesh Museum of Art Collects, exhibits and interprets the work of Europe's academically trained artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Programs for tours and workshops, also multi-session visits and professional development; programs focus on art, English-language arts, social studies and technology.
• Children's Museum of the Arts Group visits can include controlling paint media and brushes; experimenting with colors, textures and shapes; drawing tools and using lines and color to convey expression.
• Lower East Side Tenement Museum Students can see how we find out about people, places and events by learning from objects, primary source documents and oral histories.
• Museum of Chinese in the Americas 75-minute programs reinforce NYS Social Studies Core Curriculum concepts regarding the history, heritage, culture and experiences of people of Chinese descent who live in the U.S.
• American Museum of Natural History Permanent and special exhibitions, IMAX films and space shows.
• Children's Museum of Manhattan Artist-educators use artifacts, artist materials and skills to teach students through programs and workshops.
• The Neustadt Museum of Tiffany Art Presents and promotes the artwork of Louis C. Tiffany, creator of Tiffany lamps, windows, glass and other objects.
• International Center of Photography Demonstrates the possibilities of photography through historical and contemporary work.
• Grey Art Gallery Late 19th- and 20th-century work that includes Picasso's Bust of Sylvette and Joseph Cornell's Chocolat Menier. Specifically, the collection includes American painting from the 1940s to present, as well as modern Asian and Middle Eastern art.
• Dia Center for the Arts Contemporary art institution with various sites throughout the city.
• New Museum of Contemporary Art Contemporary art connected to local, global and cultural issues.
• Frick Collection Masterpieces of European painting, sculpture and 19th-century French furniture and porcelains, Old Master and 19th-century work on paper, Limoges enamels and porcelains.
• Whitney Museum of American Art: 20th century and contemporary American art that focuses on living artists.
• The Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design and Culture Graduate research institute that offers a master of arts degree and a doctor of philosophy degree, with publicly available viewing galleries.
• South Street Seaport Museum Objects, maps and images students can use to learn about New Amsterdam, a Dutch colony trading post in the early 17th century.
• Skyscraper Museum Explores the design, technology and sites of New York's tallest buildings.
• Jersey City Museum Exhibits the work of contemporary artists who represent diversity of cultural life in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., and the region.
• New York Transit Museum Guided school programs show social history of New York City, the engineering sciences, mathematics and art of subway and station design; history of immigration and the urban landscape.
• Liberty Science Center Field trips involve interactive exhibits including rock wall climbing, walking on narrow steel beams 18 feet high, testing structures in high-speed wind tunnel, examining sea creatures, colorful tiny poison dart frogs, 10-geyser water blasts, crawl-through pitch-black Touch Tunnel and digital graffiti.
• Brooklyn Children's Museum Created in 1899 as the first museum specifically for children. Programs and self-guided exploration available.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum and library of art to encourage and develop the study of fine arts and the application of arts to manufacturing and practical life.
• Jewish Children's Museum Using contemporary technology and hands-on tools, visitors can experience Jewish history, values and traditions.
• Guggenheim Museum Soho 50,000 square feet of galleries, public areas, retail space and offices.
• New York Hall of Science Hands-on science and technology center.

Other notable destinations

• Radio City Music Hall Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Radio City Music Hall, explore theater, lounges and corridors and meet a Rockette.
• Center for Architecture Foundation Educational programs for K-12 students promote understanding of and appreciation for architecture and design.
• Central Park Zoo (Wildlife Center) Range of programs designed to enhance science curricula and encourage appreciation of wildlife.
• Metropolitan Opera Guild Music and art education programs.
• New York Historical Society Research and art exhibits demonstrate political, cultural and social history.
• The New York Botanical Garden Tours, resources, workshops, walks and programs.
• Prospect Park Zoo with interactive Discovery Center and live animal encounters.
• Bronx Zoo Learn about wildlife habitats through interactive programs.

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Upcoming Field Trips

The Linnaean Society is your gateway to birding across New York’s diverse ecosystems. Throughout the year, we offer up to one hundred field trips and other events led by passionate volunteer naturalists. Our core emphasis is on the avian world, but our field trips embrace the interests of plant, bat, dragonfly, and butterfly enthusiasts.

Our excursions grant unparalleled access to little-known natural wonders stretching from the metropolitan area to the majestic Adirondack Mountains. We visit locations across New York City, Westchester County, New Jersey, and Connecticut, ensuring accessibility through public transport or arranging carpool trips for remote destinations.

Central Park holds a special place in our hearts, offering a multitude of adventures that include weekly Tuesday morning walks during spring and fall migrations. These walks are open to everyone, irrespective of membership status. Non-members are warmly welcomed for all other field trips, with priority given to our valued members. To delve into further details, please refer to our informative About Our Trips and Membership pages .

Updates to the Schedule of Events listings:

• The date of the Great Swamp, New Jersey trip has been changed from Saturday, June 26 to Sunday, June 27.

Field trips have resumed with new trip guidelines. Please read them carefully.

Vancouver, BC

Registration is open for the December 27, 2023–January, 2, 2024, Vancouver, British Columbia trip with Rick Wright. For more information, click here .

Pine Barrens For Early Spring: Butterflies and More

Central park, hillside woods at hastings-on-hudson, spring migration in central park’s north end.

Birds & Brews

Starr saphir memorial spring migration walk, central park, central park family walk, bashakill marsh & environs, doodletown road, sterling forest state park, inwood hill park, shawangunk grasslands n.w.r.

Central Park Botany Walk

Terns of nickerson beach, ward pound ridge reservation, van cortlandt park nature walk, great swamp n.w.r..

North Country Adirondacks Summer Birds – TRIP FULL

Staten island, purple martins plus, evening bat walk, central park, dragonflies & butterflies, brookfield park, staten island, jamaica bay wildlife refuge, cupsogue flats and beyond, jamaica bay wildlife refuge, 31st annual tom davis memorial shorebird walk.

Exploring NYC Field Trips

Nyc day trip 1.

Focuses on music related activities in Harlem.

NYC DAY TRIP 2

Features hip-hop and technology related activities.

NYC DAY TRIP 3

Focuses on higher education and the history of Harlem.

NYC DAY TRIP 4

Features NYC’s historic sports and performance arenas.

ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

Experience a fun-filled day at Rockefeller Center which includes a backstage tour of Radio City Music Hall.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

Partake in a magical day of fun and unique experiences surrounding the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show.

Book a trip to secure your spot today!

You can also  create your own  trip if the options above don’t meet your needs.

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The buses used for field trips are the same buses used to bring students  to and from school for their regular academic program. As a result, trips will not be scheduled on dates when NYC public schools are closed (generally all federal holidays) or when the public schools have half-day sessions. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar

• Trips requiring more than five (5) vehicles may not be scheduled on Fridays due to limited vehicle availability.
• Schools are responsible for fees associated with tolls and parking.
• Tolls must be paid by check - made payable to the bus vendor and given to driver before the scheduled trip.
• Canceled check will serve as the receipt of payment.
• Schools must confirm all assigned trips with the bus company dispatcher two days before the scheduled trip.
• Neither OPT nor the bus companies can be responsible for routing field trips. To ensure proper travel, schools must provide bus drivers with directions to and from the field trip site.

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