In the magical land of Massachusetts, a place where the leaves change from green to fiery reds, oranges, and golds every autumn, there lives a unique group of kids. Our story takes us to their world of swivels, spins, and daring leaps on ice. This is no ordinary tale, for our heroes are the Skating Sprites, a bunch of kids whose blades dance on ice as if they were born with them on their feet. Now, Massachusetts, fondly nicknamed "Mass" by the locals, is popular for many things. It's famous for its clam chowder, its history, and its prestigious universities. But in our story, Mass is most famous for its icy arenas where the Skating Sprites practice their frosty feats. Leading the group is Pippin, a spritely lad with glasses as big as his dreams. His neon-orange scarf flutters behind him as he swooshes around the rink with audacity. Pippin, despite being the clumsiest kid off the ice, is a sight to behold when he performs his signature "Triple Twirling Top" move, spinning so fast that he blurs into a whirl of colors. Pippin and his gang of Skating Sprites are known for their laughter echoing across the rinks of Mass. They zoom around, leaving trails of giggles and sparkles in their wake. This merriment is infectious, making even the grumpiest of spectators break into a smile. During summers, when the rinks melt into puddles, the Skating Sprites hang up their skates and become regular kids. But they always await the first frost of winter, for that's when their adventures on ice resume. So, if you ever visit Mass in winters, don’t miss the chance to meet Pippin and his gang, because they're not just kids, they're the spinning, twirling, laughing Skating Sprites of Massachusetts!
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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.
Before you arrive: Adhere to all prerequisites and equipment requirements. Make sure helmets are labeled on the front with First Name - Last Initial. If your skater is a beginner, within the week before your class watch for a video on falling down/getting up and taking your first steps. Skaters must be able to do these on their own. Practice them with participants before arriving onsite. Read all COVID guidelines. Have the participant wear warm, comfortable layers that allow for movement. Long sleeves & pants, gloves or mittens are recommended. Little ones should wear waterproof items. Arrive 15-20 minutes early but please stay in your car Come as dressed as possible and/or dress/put skates on in the parking lot Use Self Check In. Log into your account from your mobile device within an hour of the program start. Click CHECK IN next to the program.