In the enchanting state of Maryland, where Old Bay seasoning falls like fairy dust and terrapins roam as freely as the Baltimore Orioles fly, there's a tribe of water wizards known as the Maryland Manta Rays. These aren't your ordinary kids. Oh no! These are the super-swimming, somersault-spouting, streamline-shooting superstars of the Atlantic. Waking up with the crack of dawn (just about the time when Mr. Moon says goodbye to Mrs. Sun), these kids dash to swimming pools dotted across the Chesapeake Bay like excited dolphins. Their leader? A quirky character known as 'Captain Crab Crawl.' Part human, part mythical sea creature, Captain Crab Crawl is an ex-Olympic swimmer with a chucklesome sense of humor, and a beard as wild as the Chesapeake Bay itself. With a hearty laugh and a twinkle in his eye, Captain Crab Crawl is a master of the backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle. He has webbed feet instead of toes, gills behind his ears, and a swimming cap that magically transforms into a crab shell at will. As he dives in, he shouts, "Remember, we're not just swimming, we're gliding over an underwater universe!" His humorous quips and imaginary tales about the mystical underwater world make every practice session feel like an adventurous journey through the sea. So, if you ever find yourself in the captivating state of Maryland, and hear a splash followed by a ripple of laughter, look closely. You might just spot a group of Maryland Manta Rays, led by the legendary Captain Crab Crawl, exploring the depths of their imaginations, one swimming stroke at a time!
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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 Winona programs allow girls who have completed ages 5-17 to explore the wonders of the outdoors in a fun, safe, traditional camp setting. Located in Hughesville, MD, Winona offers a wide variety of programs ranging from week-long themed specialty activities to two-night mini camps. While at camp, girls and staff will stay in glen shelters and enjoy a variety of meal options including traditional family style dining in the camp dining hall and cookouts/pack outs with their program.