Storytelling
StoryTales
Early-literacy storytelling with LEGO® Education StoryTales. Students build characters and scenes, then narrate their own story aloud.
JK – KIncluded in Little Builders
School field trips in Barrie · JK – Grade 5
A field trip built for curious hands
Give your class a day away from their desks that still feels like play. Students spend 2.5 hours in our 6,000 sq. ft. indoor centre building with LEGO®, Duplo®, Magna-Tiles® and more, guided by our team the whole way through. Every program is mapped to the Ontario curriculum.
- 2.5 hrsper visit
- From $10per student
- Mon – Frischool days
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6,000sq. ft. of building & play space
4core classes every visit
100%hands-on, no worksheets or screens
Freechaperone ticket for every 10 students
What makes a Kaleidoscoppe visit different
Planned for schools, not adapted from something else
We're not a hall you rent for the afternoon. We're a working play-and-learning space, and there isn't a single pre-set toy anywhere in the building. Every surface is dedicated to open-ended, creative building.
100% hands-on
No worksheets, no screens, no sitting still. Students build with sets they won't have seen anywhere else.
Actively taught
A trained program coordinator moves through the room the entire visit, showing new techniques, asking questions and helping students push their builds further.
Easy for teachers
11 King St, Barrie, with easy coach access. Indoors rain or shine, and you get the class rotation schedule ahead of time.
Supports your curriculum in
- Science & Technology
- Mathematics
- The Arts
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Language & Early Literacy
Three programs to choose from
Pick the program that fits your grade
Every visit is built from the same hands-on classes, with the theme, depth and guidance adjusted to your students' grade.
JK – Grade 1 · Ages 4–6
Little Builders
Theme: Towers, Trains & Towns
Designed for our youngest visitors: shorter blocks, bigger pieces, and a gentle start for a student's very first field trip.
Supports your curriculum
STEM & Building Class
Big Duplo® and giant blocks, building towers, trains and mini towns together.
Science Class
Sensory-friendly experiments: sink or float, colour mixing, cause and effect.
Mental Math Class
Counting games, shape sorting and simple patterning through play.
Art Class
Open-ended creative art connected to today's building theme. Can be swapped for StoryTales storytelling, just ask at booking.
Physical Activity Optional
Free or guided play on our indoor play structure, included at your school's discretion.
Grades 2 – 3 · Ages 7–8
Young Engineers
Theme: Amusement Park Architects
Built around real engineering thinking: students plan, build, test and rebuild, practicing the design process instead of following instructions.
Supports your curriculum
STEM & Building Class
LEGO® and Magna-Tiles® engineering challenge: designing a moving amusement park ride.
Science Class
Hands-on experiment exploring forces and motion, matched to their grade's curriculum unit.
Mental Math Class
Fast-paced number games and mental math challenges scaled to grade level.
Art Class
Design-based art connected to their build: sketching and decorating their ride.
Physical Activity Optional
Guided play on our indoor play structure, included at your school's discretion.
Grades 4 – 5 · Ages 9–11
Master Builders
Theme: Survive the Shake
Our most technical program: students take on a real structural-engineering brief, working in teams to plan, build and defend a design decision.
Supports your curriculum
STEM & Building Class
Advanced structural engineering challenge: designing a tower or bridge to survive a stress test.
Science Class
Deeper experiment on forces and structures, connected to their grade's science unit.
Mental Math Class
Competitive mental math challenges: multiplication, fractions and number games.
Art Class
Technical design sketching connected to their engineering brief.
Physical Activity Optional
Team challenge on our indoor play structure, included at your school's discretion.
Browse our classes
Every program is built from these classes
Filter by grade to see what's available, including StoryTales, our early-literacy storytelling class.
STEM
STEM & Building
Design-build-test challenges with LEGO®, Duplo® and Magna-Tiles®: structures, simple machines and moving parts.
JK – 5Included
Science Lab
Science Class
Hands-on, age-appropriate experiments, from sink-or-float to forces and structures, taken from question to conclusion.
JK – 5Included
Mental Math
Mental Math Class
Fast-paced number games and mental strategies that build fluency and confidence, scaled to grade level.
JK – 5Included
Art Studio
Art Class
Creative, open-ended art connected to the day's building theme: self-expression and design thinking.
JK – 5Included
Active Play
Physical Activity
Supervised time on our indoor play structure. An optional physical activity block, included only if your school chooses it.
JK – 5Optional, school's choice
Built around what your class is already learning
Curriculum at a glance
Every class reinforces a specific curriculum strand, so administrators and parent councils can see exactly what the visit delivers. A free curriculum-alignment sheet comes with every booking.
| Class | Curriculum strand | Skills built |
|---|---|---|
| StoryTales | Language: Oral Communication & Early Literacy | Speaking, listening, storytelling, collaboration |
| STEM & Building | Science & Technology: Structures, Mechanisms | Design thinking, problem-solving, teamwork |
| Science Class | Science: Inquiry & Scientific Method | Hypothesis, observation, evidence-based reasoning |
| Mental Math Class | Mathematics: Number Sense & Numeration | Fluency, mental strategies, confidence |
| Art Class | The Arts: Visual Arts | Fine motor skills, self-expression, planning |
| Physical Activity | Health & Physical Education: Active Living | Gross motor skills, cooperative play |
Choose your visit
One great day, three simple options
Every field trip runs 2.5 hours with four core classes, plus Physical Activity if your school chooses it. The only other decision is food.
Classic visit
2.5-Hour Field Trip
$14/ student
Four core classes led by our team. Students are back on the bus in time for a regular school-day lunch.
Classic + snack
+ Snack
$17/ student
Everything in the classic visit, plus a light snack break in our café seating area to keep energy up.
Classic + lunch
+ Lunch
$20/ student
Everything in the classic visit, plus a supervised full lunch break. One less thing for teachers to schedule.
Prices shown are for groups of 15–29 students and drop automatically for larger groups. Café menu and allergy details are on our Café / Menu page.
Group pricing
Per student. The more students, the lower the rate.
| Group size | No food | + Snack | + Lunch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15–29 students | $14 | $17 | $20 |
| 30–49 students | $12 | $15 | $18 |
| 50+ students | $10 | $13 | $16 |
- 1 free adult chaperone ticket for every 10 paying students
- Minimum of 15 students for school group pricing
- Reservations at least 2 weeks in advance
- Monday – Friday, excluding select holidays
See a visit in action
Inside Kaleidoscoppe
Interior photography by Arthur Olexandro.
Plan your visit
Everything teachers need to know
Booking policies
- Reservations required at least 2 weeks in advance
- Schools welcome Monday through Friday, excluding select holidays
- Larger groups are split into smaller segments with staggered entry and class rotations
- Please book your maximum group size. Numbers can't be increased after confirmation
- Groups without a confirmed reservation are not guaranteed entry
On the day
- Please limit backpacks, as storage space is limited. Lunch boxes are fine
- The centre is cashless
- Teachers receive the class rotation schedule ahead of time
- 11 King Street, Barrie, with easy coach access
Teacher resources
- Free curriculum-alignment sheet for your grade
- Field trip planning guide
- Before-and-after-visit classroom activities
- Teacher preview visits held throughout the year
Field trip FAQs
Questions teachers ask us
What ages are Kaleidoscoppe field trips designed for?
Our field trips welcome students from JK through Grade 5. Our team adjusts the classes and level of guidance for each age group, from Little Builders (JK–1) to Master Builders (Grades 4–5).
Are Kaleidoscoppe field trips aligned with curriculum standards?
Yes. Every program is mapped to Ontario curriculum expectations in Science & Technology, Mathematics, the Arts and Social-Emotional Learning. We include a free curriculum-alignment sheet with every booking.
What's included in the field trip price?
Every visit includes four core classes (STEM & Building, Science, Mental Math and Art) led by our trained staff for the full 2.5-hour visit. Physical Activity on the play structure can be added too, entirely at your school's discretion.
Is StoryTales available for older grades too?
StoryTales is designed specifically for JK and Kindergarten early literacy. For Little Builders bookings, it can be swapped in for the Art Class. Just mention it on your request form.
Can we add a snack instead of a full lunch?
Yes. “+ Snack” is one of our three standard visit options, at a lower add-on cost than a full lunch. Select it on your request form, or see current café options on our Café / Menu page.
How far in advance do we need to book?
We ask for at least 2 weeks' notice to confirm your date and prepare for your group size. Popular fall and spring dates fill up quickly, so we recommend booking early.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. Our per-student rate drops automatically for larger groups. See the group pricing table, or contact us for a custom quote for very large grades.
Field trip request form
Request your date
Fill out the form below and our booking coordinator will follow up within 48 hours to confirm dates and pricing. Questions first? Call 705-503-7529 or email play@kaleidoscoppe.com.
See your class at Kaleidoscoppe!
Popular fall and spring dates fill up quickly. Send your request today, or call us and we'll help you plan the perfect visit.