Baltimore School Outdoor Field Trip Destination!

At Pocono Valley, we have a long history of serving schools from Baltimore that are looking for a scenic mountain setting in the Poconos. Pocono Valley is located only 90 miles from New York City and Philadelphia and is the ultimate setting for a variety of groups. We serve multiple school groups during the school year along with corporate retreats, team building events, retreats, weddings, and more.

At Pocono Valley, we have activities for all athletic and adventure levels. From water sports to traditional sports, we have it all.

What are the Poconos Known For?

Golf courses, resorts, bed & breakfasts, rental homes, and timeshares all continue to invest millions in Pocono Mountains restorations and repairs. Hotels and resorts have invested in new conference and meeting facilities to entice midweek business to the Pocono Mountains.

More than 30 golf courses, including Robert Trent Jones, AW Tillinghast, and Donald Ross, are available. Zip-lining, stock car racing, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing are all available in the Pocono Mountains. The Pocono Mountains have nine state parks, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Visitor and conference numbers continue to rise. Two new indoor waterpark resorts opened in the Poconos in 2015. Wet and dry activity space totaling 170,000 square feet, plus 20,000 square feet of adaptable conference space. With 457 rooms and suites, a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and 65,000 square feet of adaptable meeting space. In addition, there are family-friendly restaurants and spas.

Baltimore School Field Trips at Pocono Valley are FUN!!!

Textbooks, worksheets, lectures, reports, and projects are the mainstays of the school year. Teachers and students alike work through this daily grind, day after day. Educational field trips allow a much-needed break from the daily routine and a host of other benefits to students.

By getting them out of the classroom and into the world, field trips to Pocono Valley Resort allow students to learn from experience, while teachers gain new insights on their students. Our mountain campus offers school field trips that are unique and exciting, creating lasting memories of the skills and lessons learned.

A Refreshingly Different Experience

By taking the students out of the classroom and putting them in nature, they are separated from their high-tech worlds, gaining new experience and insight about the world around them.

With interactive hands-on activities, students will be fully engaged, and might not even realize they are learning skills to assist them in school and life!

At Pocono Valley, school groups are provided with professional guided tours and dedicated trained staff. By keeping group sizes small, wait times for the activities are short so that the students can gain the maximum benefits during their trip. Each student will receive personal attention, ensuring their safety, comfort, and happiness.

The goal is for each student to feel as though they have joined the Pocono Valley family, forging a group dynamic unlike any other experience.

Combining education, adventure, and nature into an unforgettable experience has provided countless students with lasting memories of their time. For many students, their trip to Pocono Valley is the highlight of the school year.

The Poconos: Bet You Didn’t Know

A big indy car race is held here: the Pocono 500. You’re better off staying home during a Poconos race weekend! It’s CRAZY busy here! Even busier than usual!

Kelly Monaco of DWTS and General Hospital hails from Poconos. Her family lived in Philadelphia throughout her high school years. Her Playboy Playmate status was big news.

It means “stream between two mountains.” The Delaware River runs through the mountains in the Gap, so it seems appropriate.

While Bushkill appears to be high in the mountains, it is actually the area’s lowest point at 340 feet.

There are 126 hiking paths totaling about 250 miles. One section is the Appalachian Trail.

Pocono Valley is your #1 Field Trip Destination

Children will be encouraged to investigate, discover, work together, and learn about their surroundings, themselves, and their classmates during their time. The unmatched experience of school field trips at Pocono Valley keeps children engaged throughout their trip, learning new physical, social, and emotional skills.

Experience the Benefits

School field trips at Pocono Valley include lots of wonderful benefits like:

• Getting to spend a day in the beauty of nature

• Active and safe outdoor physical activities that are fun for all kinds of students

• Professionally trained leaders that help your day run smoothly

• Activities designed to encourage individual growth and teambuilding

• An intimate and relaxing environment that promotes good morals and family values

• And much more!

Every trip to Pocono Valley will leave you and your class refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the school year with new-found skills and ideas.

Why Choose the Poconos?

The Pocono Mountains, or Poconos, have long been a feature of East Coast tourist itineraries. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Mountains’ ongoing attractiveness stems from its proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. In the 1940s, WWII veterans and their spouses began visiting the Poconos for its seclusion and romance. Outdoor and adrenaline-inducing activities are part of the Poconos’ history. Big Boulder Ski Area started in 1946, and Pocono Raceway in 1968.

Pocono Valley values your school. Our goal is to provide a safe environment, fun activities, tasty food, and professional staff to make your field trip a success. Pocono Valley is a private facility. Our culinary crew is renowned throughout the Poconos. Our wonderful buffets are our pride. Our pricing are all-inclusive, with no seasonal fees.

Pocono Valley: #1 Field Trip Location for Baltimore Schools

Pocono Valley is the #1 day trip location for Baltimore Schools.

Pocono Valley offers 5 outstanding student packages to choose from! Whether it’s a single day or overnight stay, we have a package for your school trip. Located 90 miles from New York City and Philadelphia, we offer a wide variety of fun and exciting activities geared for students of all ages. We take pride in providing a unique combination of fun and educational experiences.

Pocono Valley’s experienced staff are stationed at each activity to ensure a great time for everyone! Delicious food is served buffet-style in our beautiful dining rooms.

For more of our exciting activities visit our ACTIVITIES page.