In the heart of America, smack in the middle of the wheat-filled belly of the country, lies the beautiful state of Kansas. The land is so flat that, on a clear day, you can see your dog run away for three whole days. It's a state where the corn grows tall, the bison run wild, and the sunsets paint the sky in shades of orange and pink that would make a rainbow blush. In this grand land, you find the coolest, bravest, and most adventurous bunch of kids in the whole wide world. These aren't your average, everyday kids, oh no! These are the Kansas Nature Explorers. Led by their fearless leader, Kip Kansan, a freckled, straw-hatted boy with a twinkle in his eye and a compass in his pocket, these kids are always ready for an adventure. Kip Kansan and his trusty crew spend their days exploring the vast prairies and the meandering rivers. They chase after tumbleweeds, make friends with prairie dogs, and even try to figure out which end of a worm is its head. They can tell you a hundred different facts about sunflowers – Kansas's state flower – while balancing on a haystack, and can track a coyote faster than you can say "Bob's your uncle." These kids are curious, courageous, and a little bit crazy. But in Kansas, crazy is just another word for awesome! And when it comes to having fun in the great outdoors, no one does it better than Kip Kansan and the Kansas Nature Explorers. They are the champions of chuckles, the sultans of silliness, and always ready to take on the wild with a smile and a hearty laugh!
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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 our early childhood preschool and childcare program, we are passionate in our belief that those who work alongside young children and their families should be recognized as early childhood professionals. We recognize that these professionals deserve respect, rewards, and responsibilities that come with a professional status. In addition to providing care and education for young children, early childhood professionals are responsible for observing the health and well-being of children. They must be equipped to handle illnesses, implement accident prevention and emergency procedures, keep complete and current health records, as well as informing parents of community resources. We are dedicated to raising the profile of early childhood professionals and ensuring they are accorded the respect and recognition they deserve. The childcare industry is a fast-growing one and we believe that those who choose to make a career of it should be recognized as professionals. We think of early childhood professionals as the ones who have a huge responsibility to nurture and care for young children, and we are proud to provide a platform for these individuals to use their expertise and knowledge to make a difference in the lives of our youngest members of society.