Fun Activities for your Group

Here are some ways to bring imagination and indoor fun for all. Whether you are a scout troop, camp, recreational group or a family looking for unique fun, here are some ideas to explore. We are sharing these ideas from our latest Field Trip Guide. These destinations make great party ideas too. For school groups, reserve for the upcoming season. Explore outdoor field trips, as well as assembly programs that come to you.

Indoor Play

BounceU Paramus

Field trips have been shown to improve kids' socialization skills, and BounceU Paramus 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.

Kids FunTime 

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

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! Imagine That!!! in Florham Park NJ specializes in birthday parties, field trips, school class trips, and play groups. 

Morristown Game Vault

Morristown Game Vault is a premier destination for gaming so plan your next trip now. Explore over 100 games that span over 40 years of video game history. Experience and play the original Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Space Invaders, Frogger, NES, Nintendo 64, and more! Perfect for Field Trips, Team Building, Parties, Family Nights, Date Nights, Scouts, and more! Morristown, NJ.

Team Makers Parties

Team Makers NJ offers an exciting and interactive birthday party where all participants will engage, have fun, learn about one another and leave with a Loot Locker or Puzzle Pal game. We bring the party to you with no mess and nothing to clean up. They also specialize in School Assemblies with their STEM stations.

Make Art

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! Book today at Fire Me Up Studio.

Museums and History

New Jersey State Museum

Explore Science, STEM, History, and Art at the New Jersey State Museum. Planetarium shows and hands-on workshops also offered. Field trips are for Pre-K through high school, summer camps, homeschoolers, scout groups and more. Virtual Field Trips for students doing distance learning available. Visit the Learn tab online for a full list of programs offered. Call 609.292.1392, email reservations NJSM@sos.nj.gov, or visit statemuseum.nj.gov

NJ State House Tours

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.

Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

One of southern New Jersey's best cultural arts destinations for school, scout, and home school groups. The Wheaton Arts and Cultural 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.

Shows and Performances

Astronomy Shows @ RVCC Planetarium

Spend the day at Raritan Valley Community College for an outstanding trip featuring astronomy shows, laser concerts and sensory-friendly shows. RVCC offers field trips and private shows which also include a live introduction to what stars and constellations we can see in tonight’s sky. Check monthly schedule for available public shows. Located in Branchburg, NJ.

Gazillion Bubble Show

A unique brand of bubble artistry performed by Fan Yang and his family at the New World Stages in New York City. The Gazillion Bubble Show is full of mind blowing magic and spectacular laser lighting effects. Great entertainment for any school, camp, group, and more! This show is more unbubblievable than ever! For group bookings, call 866.302.0995.

NJPAC School Performances and Arts Education

NJPAC introduces students to the magic of the performing arts on stage. Programs feature world-class artists from a wide variety of traditions. Music, dance, storytelling, theater, puppetry, and more ignite the imagination and cultivate lifelong enthusiasm for the arts. Productions are linked to curriculum areas and are appropriate for a broad range of ages. Upcoming: StorybookActing & Devised Theater (free) May 17. Also check out their summer creative arts programs.

The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College

RVCCArts in Branchburg NJ offers grades preK through 12 several productions that make up their School Time Performances. Check RVCCArts website for details on shows.

Sports Fun

Big Snow American Dream

Everyday is a snow day! Get your snow pass. Bring your group to North America’s first and only indoor, year-round snow dome and enjoy Sno-Go Bikes, Snow Play and Tubing. At Big Snow American Dream, we offer great deals on skiing and snowboarding for groups of 20 or more. Book your group at groups@bigsnowad.com. Rutherford, NJ.

Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gym

Have a field day at an Indoor Rock Climbing Gym, The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms. Experience the exciting sport of rock climbing in a fun, welcoming environment for all levels and abilities. Climbers can learn, train and enjoy climbing together and it's a perfect activity for ages 5+. Field trips, team building, classes, scout badges and camps are welcome. Build confidence and friendships as you climb. Each of our gyms is custom designed and has its own unique layout. Wall feature include: Arêtes, Arches, Key Holes, Chimneys, Cracks, Overhangs, and more! Locations throughout NJ - Chatham, Hoboken, Montclair, Upper Saddle River locations, gravityvault.com

Monster Mini Golf

Indoor Glow in the Dark Mini Golf. At Monster Mini Golf®, our product is Guest Experience. Miniature Golf just happens to be the vehicle used to deliver it! We provide a wide variety of affordable age-appropriate experiences in a fun, family-friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere. Our interactive team members will cater to your group and help fill your day with adventure, games, prizes, smiles and loads of laughs! Monster Mini Golf provides a physically and mentally stimulating experience. Wheelchair accessible, climate controlled, all on one level. Edison, Fairfield, Paramus NJ locations. 

Woodbridge Community Center 

Field Trips and drop in fun at Woodbridge Community Center include (1) roller skating at WCC Roller Skating Rink, widely recognized as one of the premier roller rinks in the State, equipped with the latest arcade games, (2) outdoors Skyline Mini Golf with its challenging state of-the-art 18 hole water-themed course (featuring water obstacles and uphill putting greens) and views of the New York Skyline, and (3) batting cages, each cage is equipped with baseball or softball pitches ranging in speed. Open to all groups. School events are two fun filled hours. For a great day of fun with friends and family, visit WCC for more information.

Need Transportation?

Belair Transport has been providing safe and efficient student transportation since 1968. Your #1 choice for all field trip/camp buses. More details at BelairTransport.com or call 973.676.3131.

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