Kaleidoscope Kids! Summer Enrichment Camps in Newburyport: July 6-10, 2026. Current PreK-4th
For over 45 years, Kaleidoscope Kids has been the go-to enrichment program in the Merrimack Valley. Now, for one week in July, we bring all the fun and learning to Newburyport, MA!
Kaleidoscope Kids Newburyport offers a wide variety of courses led by highly qualified professional instructors. Children get to dive into subjects they love while gaining hands-on experience. Small class sizes ensure every kiddo gets the attention they deserve (average class size is minimum 5 kids to max of 10.) Whether your child is interested in art, science, sports, music, learning some basic sign language or even trying something completely new, there’s a class for everyone!
Summer 2026 Courses in Newburyport, MA
Location: The River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA
Session Dates: Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
Times: 9:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
Grades: Current PreK – 4th (grade level in 2025-2026)
Tuition: $450
Fairy Houses & The Great Outdoors: Magic in the Moss Grades K/1/2
Explosive Science Spectacular Grades K/1/2
The Science Squad Grades 2/3/4
Mindfulness Art Grades 2/3/4
Superhero Academy Grades 2/3/4
Harry Potter Power Grades 3/4
Fairy Houses & The Great Outdoors: Magic in the Moss (Grades K/1/2)
Where wonder grows wild, an intentional exploration of the great outdoors. This weeklong program will include daily nature walks and outdoor play to explore creatures and their habitats. Together, we’ll investigate native animals and insects and build habitats for our “community creatures”. We’ll pack our nature notebooks to document our experiences through observation and journal as we connect with nature and experience the great outdoors. We’ll share folklore and discover the intersection of magic and science through storytelling and fairy house building. Midday, we’ll ‘cheers’ with tea time and reminisce on our day. The adventure awaits, just a sprinkle of pixie dust away to a magical summer week!
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Explosive Science Spectacular (Grades K/1/2)
Back by popular demand! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey at our Explosive Science Spectacular program, where learning meets BOOM-ing fun! Designed for adventurous K-2 grade, this class is packed with hands-on experiments that will spark curiosity and ignite imaginations. Each day, our young scientists will dive into exciting projects like creating their own mini volcanoes that erupt with a fizzy explosion! They’ll also launch balloon rockets, racing them through the air while discovering the magic of propulsion. Not to mention, our exploding baggie experiment will have them giggling as they witness a safe, pop-tastic reaction! Art meets science in our DIY firework art, where kids can create colorful masterpieces that mimic dazzling fireworks in the sky. Join us for a week filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable explosive experiences!
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The Science Squad (Grades 2/3/4)
Do you like exploring the world around you and figuring out how things work? Join us as we build our skills as budding scientists and engineers to explore science through hands-on activities, labs, projects, experiments, and so much more. We’ll do all of this using common kitchen & bathroom supplies, as well as some specialty materials you may not have at home!
Half of each day will be enjoyed making creations from simple (but reactive!) substances, such as Ivory soap, marshmallow peeps, yeast, baking soda, lemons, pennies, coke and more! We’ll learn why these reactions happen and do our own experiments to explore each more deeply. We’ll spend the other half of each day exploring and completing a project dedicated to the branches of earth science, space science, chemistry, biology, and physics!
If you’re interested in learning about the world around us all, the Science Squad welcomes you. Come join the squad as we get busy all day exploring each of these amazing branches of science in new and exciting ways!
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Mindfulness Art (Grades 2/3/4)
Back by popular demand! Dive into a creative and calming journey with Mindfulness and Art. This program combines the joy of artistic expression with the relaxation of mindfulness activities, offering a balanced and enriching experience for young minds. Learners will explore a wide variety of art forms, including drawing, painting, collage, diamond art, zentangles, story or comic writing, and even cardboard building projects to unleash their creativity in 3D. They’ll also enjoy unique hands-on crafts like water marbling on paper, friendship bracelet making, and loom bracelet weaving, adding texture and variety to their artistic journey.
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Superhero Academy (Grades 2/3/4)
Who loves heroes? We do! Any child can feel strong, brave, confident, inspired, and part of a team while being immersed in art, stories, creative activities and games related to superheroes. We love Batman, Black Widow, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Luke and Anikan Skywalker, and even real-life heroes like astronauts, doctors, and first responders for their kindness, strength, and quick thinking. On our first day together, we’ll design our own superhero costumes and build our self-confidence. Each day, we’ll play cooperative games, complete friendly physical challenges, or solve curiously cool problems as a team. The best part? We’ll use our imaginations to work on an original superhero comic book throughout the week. You’ll leave camp with your very own comic book creation! So, what’s your superpower?
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Harry Potter Power (Grades 3/4)
Step into the wizarding world during this magical week! In Hogwarts Mania, you will be immersed in the fictional universe of Harry Potter through hands-on activities, creative projects, games, and teamwork. We will begin the week with a Sorting Ceremony, joining one of the four Hogwarts houses and earning points throughout the week as they work together.
We will perform experiments in Potions class, design and create your own magic wand and practice Charms, explore Care of Magical Creatures, and use Model Magic for creative transformations. Along the way, you will discuss favorite scenes from the books and movies and collaborate to act out scenes with fellow wizards. You’ll play games such as Harry Potter Trivia for house points. The week culminates in a house Cup celebration, where effort, creativity, and collaboration are rewarded. Who will win the House Cup?
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See all of our program offerings here: kaleidoscopekids.com/pages/newburyport-courses
Register here: kaleidoscopekids.com/pages/newburyport-courses
More About Kaleidoscope Newburyport
Kaleidoscope is a non-profit enrichment program that offers varied educational and cultural opportunities to children in the Merrimack Valley. For the forty-fifth summer, Kaleidoscope offers one-week courses, where students are immersed in the subject(s) of their choice. The emphasis is on concrete learning in a creative setting. A highly qualified professional instructor teaches each group.
Faculty
Our faculty, as in the past, is comprised of highly qualified, creative, enthusiastic professionals. We are very proud to have offered quality education for children for what will soon be forty-five years.
Eligibility
Students from all communities are welcome and encouraged to participate in Kaleidoscope courses. Last summer in Andover we enrolled almost 700 children from 40 different communities. The Newburyport program is open to all children regardless of race, creed, or ethnic origins.
Scholarships and Contributions
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Contributions to Kaleidoscope are tax-deductible and used for this purpose. Interested parties should call or write to the director.
Kaleidoscope Kids
The River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 494-3978
Email: info@kaleidoscopekids.com
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