West Virginia Field Trips

To help plan MAY curriculum focused classroom activities, field trips and school assembly programs, these May themed celebrations might be a helpful focus. Monthly: National Inventors Month. May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week. May 3: World Press Freedom Day. May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Museum Lover’s Day. National Space Day. May 6: Herb Day. National Fitness Day. May 8: World Red Cross Day. May 12: National Limerick Day. May 13: International Migratory Bird Day. May 16: Love a Tree Day. Do Something Good for your Neighborhood. May 17: National Endangered Species Day. May 18: International Astronomy Day. May 22: National Maritime Day. May 28: Amnesty International Day. May 29: Learn About Composting Day. May 30: International Jazz Day. May 31: National Smile 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.

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ACE Adventure Resort

ACE Adventure Resort offers high-adventure activities that include whitewater rafting, tandem zip lining through the treetops, stand-up paddle boarding, lake kayaking and team building.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities. COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WEST VIRGINIA
Oak HillTEL - 800-787-3982 Read More

River & Trail Outfitters

River & Trail Outfitters is the oldest and most experienced adventure company in the Harpers Ferry region! We offer a wide range of land and water activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family WEST VIRGINIA
Harpers FerryTEL - 301-834-9950 Read More

Adaland Mansion

The Adaland Mansion and grounds reflect the early history of West Virginia. Two socially prominent West Virginians owned the property. The mansion house has been restored with great attention to authenticity and features.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
PhilippiTEL - 304-457-1587

Animal Science Farm

The West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design Animal Science Farm encompasses 408 acres including the original 1895 dairy farm including dairy animals, beef cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens and more.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
MorgantownTEL - 304-293-2381

Art Museum of West Virginia University

The Art Museum of West Virginia University allows groups to experience the ways in which art can transform and inspire through its programs and performances. View some of the museum’s collection virtually.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Performances COST - Free GROUP TYPE - Homeschool, Scout, Camp, Homeschool VIRTUAL
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MorgantownTEL - 304-293-2141

Avampato Discovery Museum

The Clay Center’s Avampato Discovery Museum houses two floors of hands-on discovery exhibits. Splash around in WaterWorks, learn about the science of sound, and get your body in motion in Healthy Me!!

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
CharlestonTEL - 304-561-3570

Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo

Nothing charms a child like petting friendly farm animals. Fluffy bunnies, a lovable llama, and helpful farmhands at Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo will make your visit memorable for years.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
DavisTEL - 304-866-4652

Belle Boyd House

Known as Lot 50 when purchased by Benjamin Reed Boyd in 1853, the Belle Boyd House was home to Civil War spy Belle Boyd. The house is now a place where groups can discover the many Civil War items that are on display.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
MartinsburgTEL - 304-267-4713

Blennerhassett Island

Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park features a Palladian mansion and museum. This historical park is accessed by sternwheeler riverboat. Visitors may enjoy tours of the grounds and mansion and horse-drawn carriage rides.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
ParkersburgTEL - 304-420-4800

Blueberry Hill

Nestled into the rolling hills of Southern West Virginia, Blueberry Hill is the states largest u-pick blueberry farm. With 15 acres of Northern Highbush berry bushes consisting of over 100 well manicured, grass lined plant rows and picnic area.

GRADE LEVEL - Early Childhood, Elementary School, All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Camp WEST VIRGINIA
Flat TopTEL - 304-787-3930

Camp Brookside

The Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center is a 32 acre island with a restored residential facility; complete with seven cabins, communal wash house, large mess hall and commercial kitchen.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Overnights, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
Glen JeanTEL - 304-465-2519

Charleston Ballet

For 60 years, the civic troupe of the Charleston Ballet has enriched the cultural life of West Virginia by performing hundreds of traditional and original ballets.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Activities, Performances COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool WEST VIRGINIA
CharlestonTEL - 304-342-6541

FieldTripdirectory.com offers enriching experiences for West Virginia school groups, scout groups, homeschool groups, camp groups and families at West Virginia Museums.

West Virginia Museums offer field trips that offer hands-on exhibits, guided tours and guided activities for early childhood through high school grades. West Virginia Art Museums, Science Museums, History Museums, Multicultural Museums and Children’s Museums offers educational experiences that support classroom curriculum and scout badge achievement. Beside museums, you can search for other learning experiences at Botanical Gardens, Planetariums, Living History Programs, STEM & STEAM, Planetariums, Farms, Zoos and Aquariums, Theaters and Concerts, Service Learning and more.

Can’t go on a field trip to a museum, your students, scouts, and families can still experience these fun enriching experience by scheduling a Museum Virtual Field Trip anywhere and at anytime.

Want the fun to come to you- book a School Assembly Programs, Outreach Field Trips or Residency at your school, homeschool association or scout council. They support and enhance a school’s curriculum, offers opportunities for scout badge achievement and enriches a camp program. There are mobile museum exhibits, traveling planetariums and classroom and grade level workshops and residencies.

To help fund field trips, virtual programs and school assembly programs visit our section on Grants and Fundraising Programs.

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