Once upon a time, in the wonderfully wild state of California, a troop of imaginative kids congregated under the sheltering arms of giant sequoia trees. These weren’t just your average, everyday kids. Oh no, these were the 'Cali Quill Kids', the most creative children in the whole wide world! They congregated every Saturday, and sometimes on the odd Wednesday, to participate in an enchanting writing activity that was more magical than a Disneyland roller coaster ride. Now you see, California is a state that’s as diverse as a jigsaw puzzle. It has golden beaches where the surfers ride waves like rodeo cowboys, towering forests where trees touch the clouds, buzzing cities where dreams are born, and arid deserts where cacti wear sombreros. Yes, you heard it right, in California, cacti wear sombreros! As for the Cali Quill Kids, they used this diversity as ink for their pens. Their stories were as varied as the landscape, from heroic lifeguards saving whales to talking Redwoods solving crime, each tale was as unique as a unicorn's hiccup. Leading these incredible children was Scribble, a blue octopus with a pen in each of his eight hands, who had swum all the way from the Pacific Ocean to inspire these children. Scribble was very funny. He would often forget which pen he was writing with and end up with eight different stories at once. But the Cali Quill Kids didn't mind. They loved their eight-legged, ink-squirting, story-juggling companion and knew that with Scribble around, their Saturdays (and the odd Wednesday) would never be dull.
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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.
Kumon has been helping children achieve success for more than 60 years with their after-school academic enrichment program. We believe in instilling in children the desire to strive for success and to learn independently. No matter what your child's academic needs are, Kumon is designed to foster a love of learning. Students are given the opportunity to progress at their own pace, while being monitored to ensure understanding before moving on. We want to give your child the tools to be focused, motivated and self-reliant, so that they may achieve whatever they desire. At Kumon, we provide a program to promote academic enrichment for children after school. Our goal is to encourage and motivate your child to learn independently and be successful. Our individualized approach to learning ensures that your child will move at their own pace and master each concept before continuing. We want to give your child a strong academic foundation, as well as the ability to think critically and solve problems. Kumon’s 60+ year history of helping children worldwide learn and grow is designed to help your child achieve whatever they set out to do. Kumon has been helping children reach their potential for more than 60 years with their after-school academic enrichment program. We strive to give children the desire and motivation to learn on their own. Our focus on individualized learning allows your child to progress at their own speed while we monitor their progress. This helps your child develop focus, motivation, and self-reliance. We want to give your child the opportunity to build a strong academic foundation with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, so they can achieve whatever goals they desire.