In the magical land of Massachusetts, affectionately nicknamed MA by its inhabitants, lay a multitude of mystical bodies of water - vast, shimmering lakes, churning, frothy rivers, and serene, tranquil ponds. This land was frequented by a group of adventurous, fun-loving kids, fondly known as the ‘Water Wizards of MA.' Now these Water Wizards were no ordinary kids. Rumor has it that they were bestowed magical aquatic abilities by a mystical clam named Captain Clamshells. And boy, did they know how to put these powers to good use! They could swim faster than a school of fish being chased by a hungry seal, dive deeper than the most daring dolphins, and could splash around creating water tornadoes that reached up into the clouds. Their favorite pastime? Navigating the roaring rapids of the Charles River on their magical sailboats, which would shape-shift into speedboats or paddleboards at their command. They held epic, laughter-filled water fights, where they'd conjure up gigantic water balloons and launch them at each other, only for them to explode into a shower of glittering bubbles. The Water Wizards were also known to indulge in a friendly race or two around Cape Cod Bay, zipping through the water with the agility of sea otters, leaving a trail of rainbow-colored water in their wake. They could even walk on water when they wanted to, prompting seagulls and ducks to give them a standing ovation. The residents of MA often chuckled, watching their antics from the shore. For in this enchanting state, the Water Wizards were the heart of aquatic joy, lending a sparkling touch of magic to the MA waterways.
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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.
Camp Fire North Shore's summer camp connects young people with nature. We offer a full day camp Monday-Friday for ten weeks each summer. At camp, youth from different backgrounds develop important skills such as self-reliance and problem solving while interacting with 70 acres of natural surroundings and enjoying fun activities such as swimming, hiking, theatre and more. Camp Waluta A traditional Summer Camp program that serves school-age youth, age five - entering 4th grade. This program is designed to provide opportunities for campers to explore safe and fun outdoor camp activities, all under the guidance of qualified specialists and counselors in a low 10:1 camper to staff ratio. Discovery Camp Camp Fire North Shore's summer program option for youth entering the fifth and sixth grade in the fall. Youth participate in age appropriate team building activities including outdoor skills, service projects, and weekly field trips. Camp Fire North Shore's Discovery Camp is a relaxed atmosphere in a natural environment that helps children develop skills to work within a group, make friends, build self-esteem, make good decisions and learn firsthand about the environment! Adventure Camp Camp Fire North Shore's summer program option for youth entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade; we provide opportunities for youth to engage in exciting adventures each week. Youth will spend two days a week off site participating in various field trip activities that will challenge them to explore the outdoors. Some of these activities include swimming, going to the beach, cultural and arts tours, geocaching, visiting amusement parks, watching sports & more! Adventure campers also have an opportunity to take part in daily swim activities at the pool.