Where can you find a fun and educational field trip in Greenville, SC for students? We have a huge field trip guide. But, if you’re looking for a quick list of the best field trips, you’ve found it. Our Kidding Around readers voted for their favorite places to take a field trip in the area as part of our annual KABOOM Awards contest.
These winners are some of the most fun and educational places for a field trip near Greenville, SC.
Top Field Trips in Greenville, SC (2026)

1st place: Roper Mountain Science Center
Finalists:
- Denver Downs
- Palmetto Gymnastics Academy
- Challenge Island
- Shipshape Farm
Roper Mountain Science Center
1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.355.8900 | 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville , SC
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Roper Mountain is the place to bring your families for a hands-on and engaging experience whether it’s during the school year for field trips or during the summer for Summer Adventure and Summer Camps. Just ask other families in the area about their experiences and you’ll see why Roper Mountain continues to be a “must-see” experience in the upstate and beyond.
The beautiful 62-acre campus contains an array of state-of-the-art educational facilities including a Planetarium and Observatory, Marine and Ecology labs, a Rainforest, a Living History Farm, Dinosaur Adventure trail and a new Environmental Science and Sustainability Center.
Families can attend numerous events throughout the year including Friday Starry Nights, Afternoon Explorations, Summer Adventure, Laser Days of Summer, Summer Exploration Camps, and seasonal holiday laser shows. Regardless of age, you’ll surely find a plethora of engaging activities and fun for everyone to enjoy.
Palmetto Gymnastics Academy
SPONSORED 115 Pride Drive, Simpsonville , SC
We are a small, family-oriented business founded in 2009 by Coaches Horatiu and Kristina Sana.
In 2024, we constructed and moved into our brand new, 20,000 sq.ft. facilty at 109 Pride Dr. This state of the art facility has dedicated equipment for our recreational classes and competitive teams.
Challenge Island is an award-winning program specializing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and camps. With a focus on creativity, learning, and critical thinking, Challenge Island programs help prepare kids to excel at school and teach real-world skills at the same time. We offer a variety of programs for ages 4-14, as well as teambuilding challenges for adults!
Programs include onsite field trips, camps, afterschool enrichment classes, Girl Scout workshops, family engagement and parental involvement programs, book series programs, and more! Best part is we bring the fun to you!
In the summer we offer fun camp themes that kids love from Arcade Mania, Space, and the very popular Slimetopia series camps- just to name a few!
Check out our website to learn more about active programs being offered or to inquire about hosting an event with us!
Shipshape Farm
SPONSORED 757.620.7105 | info@shipshapefarm.com | 1650 Tigerville Road, Travelers Rest , SC
We are a multi-generational farm that encourages connection, curiosity, and community. As we wander together on the land we foster wonder and delight in the people around us, the places we are, and the gift of the present. Through field trips, classes, parties, and summer camp – Shipshape Farm educates through fun outside.

Check out more great field trips nearby.
Don’t miss our Kidding Around Guide to Field Trips in Greenville.
2025 Kaboom Awards Winners
1st Place: Acrosmith Gymnastics
Finalists:
- Challenge Island
- Palmetto Gymnastics Academy
- Palmetto Proper Play Cafe
- Roper Mountain
- TCMU: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
2024 KABOOM Awards
1st Place: Roper Mountain Science Center
Finalists:
- The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
- Conestee Nature Preserve
- Giggles Drop-in childcare
- Palmetto Proper, Play Cafe & Gifts

























