150+ Colorado Homeschool Field Trips
The Ultimate Guide

Explore 150+ Colorado homeschool field trip ideas organized by region and educational track, including STEM, history, government, agriculture, entrepreneurship, trades, arts, and more.

Looking for educational adventures across Colorado?

Whether you’re studying history, science, nature, business, government, the arts, sports or career exploration, Colorado offers incredible opportunities for real-life learning.

Use this page as a starting point for planning meaningful field trips for your homeschool.

Know of a great field trip location we should add? Contact us and we’ll continue growing this resource for Colorado homeschool families.

If you find this resource helpful, we invite you to share it far and wide with your circles so more families can benefit.

Please note: True North Homeschool™ does not sponsor or endorse any non–True North Homeschool™ field trip. This list is provided as a courtesy and resource for Colorado homeschooling families. Participation in any listed field trip experience is at the discretion of each family. (Posted groups are subject to the discretion of the webmaster.)

Denver Metro Region

Denver, Aurora, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, Castle Rock

Regional Focus: civic life, arts, culture, careers, government, and major institutions

Looking for homeschool field trips in Denver, Aurora, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial, Lone Tree, or Castle Rock? The Denver Metro region is home to some of Colorado's most significant museums, cultural institutions, government centers, and career-focused learning opportunities. Students can explore history museums, art museums, science and nature centers, government buildings, historic landmarks, performing arts venues, colleges, businesses, and industry leaders while gaining a deeper understanding of civics, culture, innovation, and community leadership. These Denver Metro field trips offer engaging hands-on learning experiences that connect students with the people, institutions, and opportunities that help shape Colorado's future.

Front Range North (“NoCo”)

Pikes Peak Region (“SoCO”)

Mountains & Western Slope

Southern Colorado

Statewide / Seasonal Events

Career Exploration Field Trips

Field Trip Planning Tips

Questions to Ask Before You Go

• Do they offer homeschool days or educational programming?

• Is there a group discount?

• Are guided tours available?

• What ages are best suited for the experience?

• Are educational resources available before or after the visit?

Extend the Learning

• Read books before visiting

• Complete a scavenger hunt

• Interview staff members

• Journal observations

• Create a presentation afterward

• Connect the experience to future career exploration

Looking for Organized Homeschool Field Trips?

True North Homeschool regularly organizes field trips and real-life learning experiences for homeschool families across Colorado. Become a Member to receive priority access, discounted, free, members only learning experiences, etc.

Introducing …

"HOMESCHOOLING ISN'T MEANT TO FEEL LIKE SURVIVAL MODE EVERY DAY. IT’S MEANT TO BE JOY-FILLED, PURPOSEFUL, AND MEANINGFUL." 
– COURTNEY RAECKER, FOUNDER OF TRUE NORTH HOMESCHOOL™

Are you feeling STUCK in your homeschooling journey?

• FRUSTRATED — Does your current homeschool structure, routine, or lifestyle feel misaligned with your child’s and family’s needs and aspirations?

• OVERWHELMED — Do you desire to homeschool but feel overwhelmed by where to begin — unsure which programs, activities, or resources will actually set you up for success?

• NEAR BURNOUT — Are you running on empty, longing for guidance toward a more flexible, sustainable, and life-giving approach to homeschooling?

You don’t have to stay stuck.

Let’s walk this homeschool journey together — in community.

What Is True North Homeschool™?

True North Homeschool™ is a real-life learning–based homeschool community and resource center designed to support families through flexible, intentionally designed education. Our core offerings include:

• Identifying Family Core Values

• Educational Tracks (enrichment options)

• Deeply Rooted (discipleship community)

• True North Adventure Pass™ (exclusive discounts on learning adventures)

• Field Trips

• Career Support (Parents)

• Homeschool Resources

These services work beautifully alongside your umbrella school and other enrichment options, giving you the flexibility and support you need to build a homeschool that truly fits your family.

INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED HOMESCHOOLING

When your child’s homeschool experience is intentionally designed to align with your family’s needs and aspirations, everything changes. The journey becomes more joy-filled, purposeful, and meaningful — and you move from surviving… to thriving together.

We are committed to helping your family live life to the fullest and in the most meaningful way, especially as you navigate your homeschooling journey.

So, what are you waiting for?

Let’s do this together.

become a member: Enroll here

As an “a la carte” resource center, giving you ultimate flexibility when building your homeschool, True North Homeschool™ fits well with an umbrella school and other existing enrichment and coop options. Enrolling with True North Homeschool™ is like a monthly membership / subscription that gives your family full and priority access to all of our learning opportunities! We have limited spots available for our classes and events, so enrolling with us increases your chances of getting the exact dates and times your family prefers.

Become a Member*:

• Get FULL ACCESS to all of the Core Services that True North Homeschool™ provides

• Get ACCESS to our Membership Area where you can easily access our discounted, free, members only learning experiences, etc.

• Receive FIRST PRIORITY for every learning opportunity available (educational tracks, field trips**, etc.) that you will be able to pick and choose, designing your “True North” Homeschool

• SAVE MORE MONEY through our new Discount Program (air travel, lodging, car rental entertainment, shopping, etc.)

• Get ACCESS to our new online, self-paced job search and career coaching program for homeschool parents

• Get HSLDA DISCOUNT ($15 OFF) on annual membership

• Get MORE CONNECTED to our close knit True North Community (families across Colorado) who are all on this exciting homeschooling journey together

* Cancel anytime.
** These are separate from the Adventure Pass options

For only $4.99 per month per family: