Field trips to high school can give young adults a taste of possible careers. Of course, some are a great way for students to let off steam and have fun. Plan your next outing with the best excursion ideas for high school students.
University campus
Visits to the college campus don’t have to be limited to a weekend with parents. Teachers can talk about their departments and high school students can take a look at facilities such as computer labs, science labs, and the bookstore. If you want to visit a certain department, such as biology, please contact the dean of that department directly. For a general tour, please contact the university visitor center to schedule an appointment for your group.
Government offices
There are so many government offices for students to visit and learn about city government. They can visit the mayor’s office, maintenance departments, city hall, parks and recreation department, elections department, and more. Call the department you wish to visit directly to schedule a tour.
Hospital
High school students visiting a hospital can see behind-the-scenes operations that make doctors and nurses work hard to save lives. This experience can encourage students to volunteer at the hospital or even become doctors or nurses. Contact the main hospital number to request a tour.
Restaurant
So much work goes into a successful restaurant. For high school students, your field trip can show them the many types of jobs a restaurant has to offer. This sneak peek will show many of them what to expect if they want to work in the restaurant industry through high school or even college. Contact any restaurant manager to schedule your field trip.
Museum
Students can gain a great deal of knowledge by visiting all kinds of museums. Art, natural history, technology, and science museums are just a few types of museums to visit during your excursion. The museum director can schedule your group for a behind-the-scenes tour.
Sports events
Even high school students who are not sports fans will love going with their friends to any sporting event just to spend time outside of school. It’s a great end-of-the-year reward for students. Call the box office to schedule group tours to see how the staff prepare for games and make game day go smoothly.
Theme park
High school students always have fun at amusement parks. Host a school tour to give students a behind-the-scenes look at how the park works.
TV station
A television station is a great place for students to get interested in journalism jobs. Many stations have internships for high school students, so a field trip can open up an opportunity for some of the lucky students who want to pursue a career in television. On-air talent is also willing to speak to their group and answer questions. Call the program director to schedule a tour.
Radio station
A radio station is another great place for high school students to visit due to internship opportunities. Contact the radio station’s program director and tell him you are interested in a tour.
Newspaper
Visiting a newspaper is interesting for high school students because they can see all the work in each issue. But it’s also a good way for budding photographers and journalists to see a typical day working at a newspaper. Call the city editor to arrange a private tour.
Planetary
The planetarium gives students a place to roam freely. But you can schedule private tours for your field trip and you’ll also want to ask about the nights certain planets and stars are supposed to be seen. Contact the planetarium head office for more information.
Theater plays
You don’t have to live in New York to invite high school students to a play. Spy clubs and college campuses often perform at local gambling dens. Please contact the box office to purchase tickets in advance and let them know if you plan to bring a large group for a volume discount.
Local business
Local businesses are a great place for high school students to learn about various types of businesses and how they make money selling products and services. Students can visit many types of local businesses to see how different one company is run from the next. Choose small companies in your area as well as larger companies to expose high school students to a variety of business ventures. Contact the business manager to schedule a tour.
