Welcome to the sunny, sandy, surfer paradise of California, where the Pacific Ocean winks with a sparkling blue eye and the sequoia trees stretch up to tickle the sky! This is the land of adventurous spirits, where kids are not just ordinary kids, oh no! They are the radical, rambunctious “Kaya-kids” - the coolest gang of youngsters who sail the waterways with the power of a tidal wave! Our story centers around the Kaya-kids, a crew of brave, hilarious, and quirky children who have mastered the art of kayaking better than Captain Jack Sparrow could command a pirate ship! They're led by the fearless and funny Kaya-King, a ten-year-old boy with hair as wild as the white-water rapids, and freckles that dance across his cheeks like constellations. In the balmy California mornings, as the sun peeks over the horizon, the Kaya-kids gather at the edge of serene lakes, rivers that twist and turn like a roller coaster, and the grinning mouth of the mighty Pacific Ocean. With one foot firmly planted on their colorful kayaks, the Kaya-kids would pull on their neon life-vests, slap on their sunblock, adjust their superhero-inspired goggles, and burst into a chorus of laughter before pushing off into the water. Whether they're breaking free from the foamy jaws of a wild wave, navigating the peaceful paths of a lazy river, or having an epic splash war in a calm lake, these Californian Kaya-kids are the heart and soul of this wild adventure called kayaking. With a splash of humor and a wave of bravery, these rambunctious sea-dragons light up the golden coast with their laughter and love for the water.
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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.
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