In the 'sunshiny' state of Florida, where palm trees sway happily and dolphins do the wave dance, there lived a group of peppy, little adventurers. They were not your ordinary kids, oh no! They were the ‘Field Trippers’; the boldest, brightest and most curious bunch you'd ever meet. Led by their whimsical guide, Captain Gator Chomp, who was half-alligator, half-human and bore a striking resemblance to a walking, talking sun-tan, they explored the vast wonders of Florida. On Mondays, they'd dive into the vibrant, yet mysterious depths of the Atlantic Ocean, befriending seahorses, and outswimming the grumpy, old crabs. On Tuesdays, they'd tiptoe through the mystical Everglades, playing hide and seek with flamingos, and high-fiving the always sleepy manatees. Wednesdays were for cosmic exploration at Kennedy Space Center, where they'd sometimes bump into aliens who had lost their spaceship keys. Thursdays, they'd time travel to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, swapping jokes with the old fort walls that had a funny bone as old as time itself. Fridays, they'd dash around Disney World, dancing with Cinderella, tickling Mickey Mouse, and sometimes, helping Goofy find his glasses. Saturdays saw them knee-deep in the orange groves, hosting the biggest, juiciest orange fights, and Sundays, they'd just bask on the sun-kissed beaches, building sandcastles and sipping on coconut water. You see, in Florida, every day was a new journey, every moment a new adventure for the ‘Field Trippers’ and their fearless leader, Captain Gator Chomp. So, if you ever find yourself in the sunny state, look out for a gator wearing sunglasses, that might just be our Captain, ready to take you on your very own Florida escapade!
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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.
Morihei Ueshiba was a master martial artist and a devout follower of the Omoto Kyo Religion. He was born in Western Japan in 1883 and passed away in 1969. Ueshiba had an exceptional level of spiritual awareness and studied several classical styles of Enjin Shin Yo-Ryu Jujutsu, Goto-Ha YagyuShingan-Ryu, and Daito-Ryu Jujutsu. His passion for self-defense inspired him to create Aikido, an art that maximizes protection with minimal force. Aikido training consists of two partners practicing pre-arranged forms. The receiver initiates an attack and the person applying the technique, the tori or shite, neutralizes the attack using an aikido technique. This technique is based on the idea that the least amount of force is used to protect oneself. Aikido is a martial art where one can achieve maximum defense with minimal effort.