field trips

plural of field trip
as in excursions
a trip to a place (such as a museum or zoo) that is made by students to learn about something We took a class field trip to the power plant.

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Recent Examples of field trips Monaco’s son, now 7-years-old and in the second grade, is learning through activities such as field trips to a marsh to study animals and the elements, or an at-school farm to learn about the life cycle of plants and pollination. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Calvo has described the museum as a way to showcase Hialeah’s history and attract school field trips. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The ranch hosts events, field trips and school visits, welcomes volunteers and has its own nonprofit called the Second Chance Ranch Foundation to support its mission and give back to the community. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 This free event connects educators with over 80 organizations to showcase classroom resources and field trips. — Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The New York memorial has raised over $25 million this year to enhance student field trips, teacher training and other education programs. — Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Camp Manitou, a brand-new collaboration with the storied eponymous camp in Maine, hosts field trips to secret beaches as well as surfing lessons, bodyboarding, and snorkeling excursions to Hanauma Bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 The program, open to grades 3 through 12, includes off-site activities and field trips to the museum. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Every year, our parks welcome countless field trips, fanboat tours and fishing expeditions, fueling tourism and connecting locals and visitors to these special places. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout.
    — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Cime Aventure leads paddling excursions on the Bonaventure River, one of the clearest in the world, and a highlight on the Gaspésie Tour.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • How often to go In Japan, head spa visits aren’t a one-and-done flex.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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