An Online Dedicated Community
Every vetted field trip option in the US and Canada — in one place. Our concierge surfaces the most relevant options for your students' grade, location, and interests.
Communities as Classrooms
Every student deserves a field trip that changes everything.
Field Trip Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to eliminating the barriers that keep students from transformative, place-based learning experiences within their local community.
The Gap We're Closing...
3M
1M-
Needed field trips
Actual field trips
Why it matters
You probably still remember yours.
Research across dozens of countries shows that place-based learning raises student engagement, builds community belonging, and opens career pathways that classrooms alone can't provide.
Most teachers know this intuitively — and find ways to make it happen despite the hurdles. We exist to remove the hurdles entirely, so every student benefits regardless of zip code or budget.
Our solution
One platform. Four barriers eliminated.
Scheduling Made Simple
25+ years of group logistics expertise built into our platform. Integrates with existing school scheduling systems — or provides one if needed.
Funding Through Aggregation
By aggregating demand across the US and Canada, we facilitate financial support to help groups cover transportation and entry costs over time.
Curricula Aligned
Every field trip can be easily selected based on age/grade appropriateness and its connection to a curriculum topic.
Why educators choose this model
Impact confidence
Every experience is curated to be worth the half-day investment — with grade guidance, reviews, and clear learning outcomes.
Curation and transparency
Our education team vets opportunities, provides age and grade guidance, and surfaces peer ratings so expectations are always clear.
Access over time
Transportation cost is a real barrier. We are actively building fundraising support to expand access for low-income communities.
Time and again we've seen first-hand what a great field trip does for a student. We're committed to making it possible for every one of them.