Once upon a time, in the beautifully diverse state of California, stretching from the golden beaches to the snow-capped mountains, a group of young farmers was busy tending to their sun-kissed crops. Now these weren't just any ordinary kids, oh no! They were the members of the 'Funky Farmers Club', a group of children who could talk to vegetables and sing lullabies to the cows. Their ringleader was a spunky little girl named Carrot-Top Cali. With freckles as many as the stars and hair as red as a ripe tomato, she was as Californian as sunshine and avocados. She could make a grumpy onion laugh with her silly jokes, and whisper sweet compliments to the roses to make them bloom brighter. Every day, these young farmers, under the guidances of Carrot-Top Cali, would wake up with the rooster's crow, put on their hats as big as tractor wheels, and pull up their boots that squished like wet mud. They'd spend the day digging, planting, and playing hide-and-seek with the earthworms, all while learning the magic of life that sprouts from a tiny seed. Cali and her Funky Farmers Club filled their days with dirt-under-the-nails adventures and green-thumb discoveries. In the midst of the California sunshine, they were little heroes in overalls, nurturing the Earth one seed at a time. The story of their farming fun was as fresh as the morning dew and as sweet as the juicy apples they grew.
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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.
The Luther Glen Farm Outdoor School is the perfect place for families, church groups, and school classes to connect to nature and each other. Programs are available for students in preschool through college, and cover several disciplines in the areas of natural, physical and social sciences. Classes are taught in a beautiful outdoor setting, allowing students to learn and grow together in community. With a focus on agricultural education, sustainability and community-building experiences, the Luther Glen Farm Outdoor School provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about the environment and themselves.