Once upon a time, there was a magical land called Maine, or as locals loved to say, "ME". It was a kingdom filled with luscious forests as green as broccoli, sparkling rivers as blue as blueberry muffins, and snow-topped mountains as fluffy as marshmallows. The lobsters here could sing, the moose could bake pies, and the bears loved to knit scarves. Now, in this extraordinary kingdom of Maine, there lived a wacky bunch of kids who loved to participate in something called Ceramics activity. They'd gather around in a room full of colors, with a spinning wheel in the middle, and clay that came to life, named Claybert. Claybert was no ordinary lump of clay; he was the coolest, squishiest, and most charismatic chunk of clay you’d ever meet! Every day, the kids would gather around Claybert, who would teach them how to mold him into all sorts of whimsical objects. Bowls with eyes, cups with tails, plates with wings, and teapots that could talk back. You see, in Maine, ceramics wasn't just about making pottery; it was about creating magical, absurd, and even hilarious objects that you couldn’t find anywhere else in the world. These children, with their paint-splattered aprons and glowing smiles, loved to get their hands dirty. They giggled as Claybert tickled their palms, turning from a shapeless lump to a laughing teapot. Their laughter echoed through the mountains, bringing joy to the entire kingdom of Maine. It didn't matter if the pot had three handles or the mug had mismatched eyes; every creation was a masterpiece because it was made with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of magic.
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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.
We also have a 1-week Teen Adventure and a 1-week Leadership Training Camp. Our staff is committed to providing a safe and fun environment where campers can learn, grow and thrive. We strive to create a sense of community and acceptance that will stay with our campers long after their summer ends.