School Field Trips

Experience the ultimate school field trip at Buffalo RiverWorks. From the ropes course and silo climbing to kayaking, skating and rides on the water, we make it easy to give your students a day of learning, play and unforgettable memories.

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A group skating together on the covered rink at Buffalo RiverWorks

Get ready for the best day ever

Built for school groups

Private field trips for groups of 12 or more. Schools, camps, clubs and youth groups, on a weekday that fits your calendar.

Flexible programs

Half day or full day, with the activity mix you choose, plus the option to add lunch at The Ward for a seamless visit.

Expert staff

RiverWorks instructors gear students up and run every adventure, so safety, instruction and supervision on the equipment are handled.

One campus, indoors and out

Ropes course, silos, river, rink and rides on a single downtown Buffalo site, so the whole day happens without getting back on the bus.

Field Trip Activities

Make your next field trip unforgettable with adventure, team games and wide-open space on the Buffalo River. With activities for every group, students stay active, engaged and energized.

Students on the covered two-level ropes course at Buffalo RiverWorks

Ropes Course

Two levels of bridges, beams and cargo nets suspended above the rink, finished with a zipline. Harnesses and instruction are included, and our staff clip in every student.

A rider crossing the Buffalo RiverWorks zipline between the grain silos

Zip Lining

A guided silo-to-silo tour with four ziplines and a rope bridge, high above the Buffalo River. The biggest thrill on the property and the one they talk about on the bus home.

Climbers on the historic grain silo climbing walls at Buffalo RiverWorks

Silo Climbing

Historic grain silos turned into multi-level climbing walls, with routes for first timers and routes that will humble your gym teacher. All ages, closed-toe shoes.

Students kayaking on the Buffalo River at RiverWorks

Kayaking

Paddle the Buffalo River straight from our dock. Jackets, paddles and safety gear are included, and a guide sets the route. A strong seasonal add-on for older groups.

Skaters on the covered rink at Buffalo RiverWorks

Ice and Roller Skating

Our covered rink runs ice in the winter and roller in the warmer months, with the derby track alongside it. Skates are available on site, so nobody sits out.

The Riverland ride midway at Buffalo RiverWorks

Riverland Rides

The Kids Train, the Fun Slide, the Happy Viking, Jawz Drop and the Buffal-O Ferris Wheel. Family-friendly and seasonal, and the easiest win for a younger class.

Backyard games set up for a school group at Buffalo RiverWorks

Backyard Games

Cornhole, bocce, giant Jenga and other quick team games in one open block. A lower-pressure stretch of the day that still keeps everyone moving.

The dining room at The Ward restaurant inside Buffalo RiverWorks

Lunch at The Ward

Add group dining and keep the whole day on one site. Boxed lunches are $15 per person and a pizza party is $110, with vegan and vegetarian options on request.

Start planning the best field trip ever

Ready to make your trip extraordinary? Fill out the form and our team will get in touch shortly to talk through your date, your headcount and your activity list. We look forward to helping you build a day your students will remember.

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