KITE
KITE registration has ended for 2022.
June 27 - July 1, 2022
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What is KITE?
KITE (Kaleidoscope Institute for Thinking Excellence) is a one-week
full-day advanced program for high ability learners in grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 7.
From KITE kids:
- "I learned how to organize things in my head and make good
decisions."
- "This past KITE program was just perfect."
From KITE parents:
- "My son attended this program for the first time and loved it. He
is excited for next year and can't wait to go again. I love seeing
children of like minds and like motivation work together. This was a
great experience for him and I'm hoping to send my daughter as well
next summer."
- "When I picked up the boys today, I asked my (4th grade) son if
this program is different from others. 'Yes,' he replied, 'all the
people are creative thinkers. Everyone has unique ideas!'"
- "Thank you for honoring and supporting the artist in every child.
This was such a wonderful week...as my daughter said...'one of the best
weeks ever'."
- "My son came home every day happy and proud to share the
wonderful things he learned."
- "My daughter was placed in a group with children one year above
her (after thoughtful discussion with the director) and told me she
was 'where she belonged'. I appreciate the thought and consideration
taken on behalf of the children."
- "My son told me he loved that he was allowed to be creative while
he learned. He told me that in his last school year he was never
allowed to do anything except what was assigned to the entire class.
He loved KITE!"
- "Thank you for providing not only an environment for our children
to learn and grow, but also an environment in which parents are
welcome, supported and understood."
- "I have recommended the program and will continue to do so. The
teaching staff is outstanding."
- "It was a fantastic week. Please keep doing what you are doing for
these amazing students."
- "Thank you so much for the pre-camp survey. My daughter was so
excited to start a new camp knowing that the camp cared enough to
ask about her interests and likes."
- "As soon as (our daughter) got into the car on Friday, she asked,
'Can I go back next year?' She learned a lot, and it was fun for her
to meet other students who were interested in learning. She also
made quite a few friends."
Note received January 28, 2011 from a former KITE parent:
- "Many years ago my daughter attended your program. I truly believe
that it was one of the best programs she has attended in her life. I
still remember her enthusiasm about the program. It carried over to
all aspects of her life. (She) is now a sophomore at (college) where
she is thinking and creating 24/7. She is majoring in film and
animation. I attribute her experiences at KITE to leading her in
this wonderful direction. Thank you!"
Who Should Go to KITE?
If your child grasps new concepts quickly and deeply, asks questions
that show depth of understanding, often adds that "something extra" to
a project, seems motivated to explore new ideas, spends time waiting
for others to "catch up"... then we highly recommend that you try the
KITE program this summer. Please feel free to call us at (978) 494-3978 any time to discuss your child and to determine whether the
KITE program would be a good match.
2022 KITE theme "Time Travelers"
Time Travel is the concept of movement between certain points in time. If you could travel
anywhere in the past or future, where would YOU go? Whom would you meet? What challenges would you encounter? What problems could you solve?
KITE students begin by exploring their group’s assigned decade. Further discoveries
could lead anywhere, based on students’ research, interests and inspiration.
KITE kids will:
- Journey through time to exciting periods in history and the future
- Explore some of the history and legends of time travel
- Use the outdoors in many of their investigations
- Explore opportunities to develop leadership skills
- Use science and technology to solve problems in unique ways
- Participate in Dr. Joseph Renzulli's "Type 3" activities:
individual and small group investigations of REAL problems
- Choose Special Interest classes based on results of interest
surveys
Our theme merely provides a springboard for many challenging and
thought-provoking activities. During the week, our skilled teachers
will provide instruction on a variety of topics, pose open-ended
questions and function primarily as a "guide on the side" rather than
assume the more traditional teacher's role of "sage on the stage."
Projects are "hands-on" and interest-based.
To view pictures from previous KITE sessions, click
here.
Highlights
- Emphasis on higher order creative and critical thinking, as well
as problem-solving skills, thinking, communication, forecasting,
decision-making and planning activities
- Chance to meet and work with other outstanding students, share
interests and abilities, and make new friends
- Individual and small group independent investigations
- In-depth study of high-interest topics
Prerequisites
- Above average academic skills
- Independent learning skills
- High degree of motivation
- Teacher survey (sent upon registration, also online)
- Student interest questionnaire (sent in the spring, also online)
Time
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Daily
Tuition
$475 per child + $40 non-refundable Registration Fee.
Refunds are given if a student withdraws prior to June 1, 2022. No refunds are available beyond that date.
Extended Day
Early Bird (7:45 - 9:00 AM): $50 per week
Early Care (8:00 - 9:00 AM): $40 per week
Extended Day (2:30 - 5:00 PM): $170 per week
Late Care (5:00 - 6:00 PM): $75 per week
Registration
The registration form can be found
here.
Please indicate grade level completed as of June 1, 2022. Pre-K children must be entering
kindergarten in 2022 to enroll in KITE this year. Teacher and
student interest surveys will be mailed upon receipt of registration
form and tuition. Children will receive several letters prior to the
start of the program.
Class Size
Each class has 12 students.
Coordinators:
Grant Elliott and Tim Stonecipher
Consultant:
Janis Baron
KITE 2022 Director:
Sandra Blumenthal
Instructors
Highly qualified certified teachers with training in gifted education
and /or higher order thinking skills.
For KITE information, please call (978) 494-3978.