Once upon a time, in the sizzling, sun-baked state of Arizona, where cacti stood taller than the tallest giraffe and where tumbleweeds rolled faster than a cheetah's sprint, there lived a group of vivacious, quirky young bookworms. These weren't your regular bookworms, dear reader. Oh no! They were Arizona's finest, the most adventurous readers in the entire scorching state! Each day, under the vast expanse of the turquoise sky, they'd gather in the shade of the gargantuan Saguaro cacti, their favorite reading spot. Their leader was a cool, imaginary character named Cacto-Reader, a hybrid creation of a cactus and a superhero reader. With a book in one hand and a glass of chilled lemonade in the other, Cacto-Reader led the group through the magical world of stories, making them laugh and gasp in surprise with his funny impressions and hilarious narrations. Cacto-Reader had a secret superpower. Whenever he read out loud from their favorite books, the stories came alive! Cowboys rode out of the pages on their mighty steeds, aliens from far-off galaxies descended for a quick "hello," and dragons spewed fire that felt warm but never burned. It was like watching a movie, but in their minds, making the reading adventures even more thrilling. These Arizona children weren't simply reading stories, they were living them, one page at a time. So, if you ever find yourself in Arizona, listen closely. You might hear the peals of laughter and the whisper of turning pages carried by the desert wind. That’s Cacto-Reader and his gang, having another fabulous reading adventure!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Parents know that their children's time away from home and school matters. The Learning, Enrichment, and Play (LEAP) program offered by the Marana Unified School District provides supervised, secure learning and play experiences for children enrolled in pre-K through sixth grade. The LEAP sites are licensed facilities, located at each elementary school in the district, and provide a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for children to learn, play, and grow. For middle schoolers, the Teen Extended Day (TED) program offers academic enrichment tailored to their needs. With LEAP and TED, parents can feel confident that their children are in a secure environment, receiving the educational and enrichment opportunities they need.