Once upon a time in the magical state of Connecticut, there existed a tribe of fearless children, who were known as the Zippy Zipliners. This small yet hearty land, Connecticut, was lavishly adorned by Mother Nature herself, with its whispering woods, majestic rivers and rolling hills that seemed to ripple like waves across the landscape. The Zippy Zipliners were no ordinary children. Oh no, they were legendary adventurers, who took on the skies, soaring above the treetops on their ziplines, laughing in the face of gravity. They were led by their quirky and hilarious leader, Captain Zippity-Do-Dah, a tall, gangly creature with a mop of untidy hair and glasses that were always slightly askew. "Ready for the next adventure, Zippy Zipliners?" Captain Zippity-Do-Dah would ask, his eyes twinkling behind his crooked glasses. And with a roar of enthusiastic assent that would make the ground tremble, the adventurous kids would strap on their helmets, pull on their gloves, and zoom off on their ziplines, the wind whipping their faces as they whooshed through the air. Their laughter echoed through the Connecticut countryside, a merry soundtrack to their ziplining adventures. They zip-zapped-zoomed above the Connecticut River, waved hello to the squirrels in the dense forests, and sometimes, even gave high-fives to the birds soaring beside them. In the end, the Zippy Zipliners and their zany leader, Captain Zippity-Do-Dah, weren’t just ziplining. They were creating stories of fearless fun, flying high above the beautiful landscape of Connecticut, living a life of adventure that was as wild and wonderful as they were. And every time they zipped down the line, they left a trail of laughter and joy that made Connecticut even more magical.
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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.
At Camp Jewell, our staff, campers, and parents join in a unique sense of community that is hard to find anywhere else. We’re proud to have this kind of culture here at Camp Jewell, and to be able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all of our campers and families. The relationships that are built at Camp Jewell last a lifetime, and the memories that are made here are just as strong. Camp Jewell has been a haven for families to come together for over a hundred years, and the culture that we’ve created here is just as strong today. From the welcoming atmosphere to the shared experiences, Camp Jewell is a place where people can be themselves and form lasting friendships. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accepting environment for all of our campers and their families is our utmost priority. We strive to ensure every camper and their family feels at home here at Camp Jewell.