Outdoor Activity

Afterschool at Joppa: Spring Series

After School at Joppa Flats allows kids to explore new subjects each week!

Each after school program session at Joppa Flats Education Center begins with self-guided activities, challenges, or puzzles that lead us to our topic for the day. As a group, we'll observe, investigate, and compare wildlife, their adaptations, and the changes that they undergo in autumn. Participants may play the role of entomologist, ornithologist, astronomer, or even glaciologist throughout this series. Each experience will leave your young naturalist eager for the next session. And we always end with a tasty, thematic treat that the participants make!

When:

Wednesdays, March 21 - April 11, 2012 3:30-5pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Afterschool at Joppa: Winter Session

The after school program at Joppa Flats Education Center is full of self-guided activities, challenges, or puzzles that lead us to our topic for the day. As a group, we'll observe, investigate, and compare wildlife, their adaptations, and the changes that they undergo in autumn. Participants may play the role of entomologist, ornithologist, astronomer, or even glaciologist throughout this series. Each experience will leave your young naturalist eager for the next session. And we always end with a tasty, thematic treat that the participants make!

When:

Wednesdays, January 25 - February 15, 2012 3:30-5pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Newburyport Winter Carnival 2012 - Cancelled

The Newburyport Winter Carnival 2011 will take place on the Bartlet Mall Jan 22

Note: This event has been cacelled due to the unseasonably warm weather!

As long as Mother Nature cooperates, the annual Winter Carnival will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2012. This annual event has only been canceled once, so we're hoping for a little cold and a little snow to get the show started at the Bartlet Mall in Newburyport.

The free event is hosted by the Newburyport Parks Commission and Newburyport Youth Services.

When:

Saturday, January 28, 2012 11 - 3

Location:

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Sea Tots - Thursdays - Session II

Kids get a hands-on introduction to the marine sciences inthe Sea tots program!

Learn about New England's amazing marine life! Northeastern University Marine Science Center sessions for Sea Tots feature a particular animal or topic, with opportunities for kids to get up-close-and-personal with live critters. Also included are hands-on games or crafts based on the week's topic.

When:

Tuesdays from 9:30 - 10:30am

Thursdays 10:30 - noon

Location:

Northeastern University Marine Science Center

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Powow River Blessing

The annual Powow River sunset blessing, is a long tradition to offer positive intentions and blessings to the Powow River. Families who attend the autumn equinox event find many interesting activities. Children can create a craft project, walk the labyrinth, view a vintage river post card exhibit, and enjoy refreshments from Cider Hill Farm.

When:

Friday, September 23, 2011 6pm-8pm

Location:

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Geocaching on the North Shore

Geocaching is a free, fun, high-tech treasure hunt, where players use a handheld GPS and coordinates to find the cache or treasure. Our cousin introduced us to the game this past spring and it is really fun. Plus, it is free to start and it is an activity your entire family can enjoy together. The north shore lends itself to many fabulous Geocaching locations with over one million caches stashed all around the world – many here on the north shore. I very much enjoy and recommend it so join in and let the hunt begin!