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.

Classes

Classes meet from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM daily. 

Class Size

Average class is 10, with a maximum of 15.

Location

The River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950

Transportation

Parents' responsibility

Tuition

Full-day courses are $425. A $40 non-refundable registration fee per family covers processing of each form as well as enhanced sanitation measures. 

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 program is open to all children regardless of race, creed, or ethnic origins.

Grade Level

Grade level requirements, listed with each course description, refer to the student's CURRENT GRADE at time of registration (not the grade they are entering in the fall). Age refers to age as of June 1, 2025. Please observe these guidelines when registering. If special circumstances exist, please call the director.

Registration

Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis by mail or online registration. Please use the codes listed with the course descriptions. Checks are made payable to KALEIDOSCOPE. Forms can be mailed to Kaleidoscope, Box 506, Andover, MA 01810. You are notified promptly by phone if a course is filled. You will receive an online confirmation, followed by a detailed email in late May/early June.

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.

Contact

Our office phone is (978) 494-3978. Our e-mail address is: info@kaleidoscopekids.com

Lunch

A closely supervised lunch area is provided free of charge. Students need to bring their own lunches.

Refunds

There will be no cancellation fees until after March 1st, 2025. There is a $50 per course cancellation fee between March 1 and June 1, 2025 after which no refunds can be issued. This includes Extended Day. A $25 per course change fee applies after June 10, 2025. The registration fee is non-refundable.

Third Child Discount

Register three children and receive a 10% discount off the third (and fourth) child's tuition. (This applies to the child with the fewest courses.) You will need to call or email our office to receive the discount.

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.