Field Trip and Outing Log
Every field trip is a learning experience, but only if you write it down before you forget the details. This Field Trip and Outing Log gives every outing a home: where you went, which subject it ties back to, what you actually learned or did, and how many hours it counted for.
What’s inside
One printable page with a 15-row table and five columns: date, destination, subject tie-in, what you learned or did, and hours counted. A short usage note reminds you to check your state’s rules before counting field trip time toward instructional hours, since some states allow it and some do not.
The layout is plain and black and white by design, built to be filled in by hand with a pen, not typed into a spreadsheet.
How to use it
Fill in a row the same day as the outing, while the details are still fresh. Ask your child what they learned or did in a sentence or two; that is usually enough for that column. If your state counts field trip hours toward instructional time, log the hours here too, even if you decide later whether they count.
One page holds 15 outings. If your family takes more than that in a term, print a second copy rather than crowding the rows.
Frequently asked questions
How many trips fit on one page?
Fifteen. Print an additional copy if you take more outings than that in a term or school year.
Does this automatically count toward my state’s instructional hours?
No. Rules vary by state. Log the hours here regardless, and check your state’s requirements before counting them toward your total.
Is this different from the field trip log inside the Family Bundle?
No, it is the same log. This is the standalone version for anyone who wants just this one page, sold on its own for $4.
Do I need to buy this if I already own the Family Bundle?
No. The Family Bundle already includes this page. This standalone version is for families who only need one or two specific templates rather than the full planner.
What pairs well with this log?
The Portfolio Checklist, since field trips often become part of a portfolio review. Both are available individually on the a la carte templates page, or together in the Family Bundle, from $49..