Looking for a Field Trip for your group?

Calling Schools, Camps, Scouts and even families...

Ready to plan your next group adventure? We are highlighting Spring trip ideas for you to share with your group leaders. Bring imagination, adventure, outdoor fun, and indoor exploration. If you're a parent, bring this to your school or PTO/PTA. If you're a camp director, consider taking a field trip to expand your camp offerings. Whether you are a Scout Troop, Recreational Group or a family looking for unique fun, borrow these ideas from our latest field trip guide! Stay tuned for more STEM, history, and culture trip ideas as well as more assembly programs in the coming weeks.

Absorb some social studies and history with NJ State House Tours! The State House Tour Office provides free tours of the capitol by reservation. Guides explain the site’s history, art and architecture, and the legislative process. Learn about the law making process, and participate in legislative activity. Tours and programs meet NJ Core Curriculum Social Studies Standards. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays). Book your reservation at www.njstatehousetours.org

Make a day of it! Our capital city is rich in historic sites and cultural attractions. Nearby attractions include: NJ State Museum, Planetarium, The Old Barracks Museum, The War Memorial, Old Masonic Lodge, The 1719 William Trent House Museum, The Battle Monument, Washington Crossing State Park

Explore the Universe in RVCC 100-seat Planetarium. Take a trip through the Universe in their astronomy shows! Sing along during their laser concerts! Look through a telescope! Presenting a wide variety of fun and educational programs about the stars, planets, and our amazing Universe. The 3M Observatory lets you view the night sky, from our own Moon to distant galaxies.  Link here for Public Shows, and Astronomy programs for field trips (elementary school and middle school - adult (including laser shows and sensory friendly shows)

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center is one of southern New Jersey's best cultural arts destinations for school, scout, and home school groups. The Center offers exhibitions, artist demonstrations, educational programming, classes and workshops. Plus The Museum of American Glass houses one of the largest collections of American glass in the country, including the world's largest glass bottle. Visitors can watch hot molten glass transformed into works of art during the Glass Studio demonstrations and interact with artists in the Pottery and Flameworking Studios. Other highlights include the exhibits and programming in the Down Jersey Folklife Center, a one-mile looping Nature Trail, and scenic picnic areas. Opened from April through December.

Bring your group for a day of fun and fantasy at Storybook Land which just opened their doors this past April! Created for children ages 2-8, Storybook Land is perfect for elementary and preschool aged children. Educational aspects include fairy tales, nursery rhymes, reading, and native animals like ducks, geese, and goats. A 25-acre theme park with 17 rides, 2 full-service snack bars, 2 quick service counters, a large picnic area, splash pad (Open during the summer months), and FREE parking with plenty of room for buses. Can accommodate both large and small groups and controls capacity to avoid overcrowding. Booking for Spring (May-Mid-June), Summer (Mid-June to Labor Day) and October (Fridays - pumpkin patch, hayride, and hay maze). Look for their upcoming Easter events. Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Kids FunTime NJ

Treat the kids to a trip that can offer a mix of STEM Slime, Glow in the Dark, Arts & Crafts, Tie Dye Shirts, Movies and More! Enjoy 2,000 square feet of fun for your group. Accommodating groups up to 40 including Scout Troops (fun badge included), Class Trip Celebrations, Sensory Trips and Mom Groups. They offer birthday parties too: paint in the Messy Paint Room, play in the Sand Art Corner, come up with the latest hair style in the So Chic Hair Salon, or dance on the large dance floor with karaoke, glow in the dark, and interactive games.

Totowa, NJ

kidsfuntimenj.com

Fire Me Up Studio

Bring your group for a creative experience, whether you're a novice or an expert! Their art studio is the perfect place for creative play and fun! Enjoy pottery wheel, pottery painting, clay hand building, glass fusing, canvas painting. No reservations required at their open studio throughout the day. Great for individuals, kids, families, groups including school, camp, scouts, sports teams. Perfect for field trips with groups up to 75!

Cranford, NJ

www.firemeupstudio.com

Bounce U

Field trips have been shown to improve kids' socialization skills, and BounceU makes sure it'll be a day to remember. Perfect for day care, school field trips, school PTA events, youth groups, summer camps, or anyone who just wants to bounce! Field Trips are privately held for your group, and supervised by trained and friendly staff. Whether your group is 20 kids or 100+, there's a program to fit your budget. Food options available too!!! Multi-session multi-trip discounts available! Available Weekdays (Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm) and on select weekends & Holidays.

Paramus, NJ

www.bounceu.com/paramus-nj

Imagine That!!!

Where Learning Comes To Play...

Many exhibits to challenge your students’ minds! Voted one of the best children’s discovery environment in Morris County, the educational exhibits and convenient layout make this interactive museum an ideal place to bring a field trip for children PreK to second grade. Play in 16,000 sq ft hand-on museum including 2 jungle gyms, pirate ship, fire truck, grocery store, diner, arts & crafts, music room, blue blocks building, and puppet shows, plus private lunch rooms to accommodate your group. New exhibits coming!

Florham Park, NJ

imaginethatmuseum.com

With over 10,000 performances to date, Dialed Action Sports assemblies brings action sports entertainment to you. Assembly topics address ANTI-BULLYING, HEALTHY CHOICES, BICYCLE SAFETY and DRUG AWARENESS. Their team of world-class athletes have been featured at premier events including the X- Games, The Dew Tour and even The Olympics. Bring the thrill and excitement of these action-packed events to your school, summer camp or youth organization with our touring bicycle stunt show program. We bring everything needed and do all of the setup and teardown ourselves. Shows can be held indoors or outdoors and can be custom tailored to feature a positive message.