Once upon a time, in the teeny-tiny state of Rhode Island, a gang of kids known as the Volleyball Vipers ruled the sand and gym courts. Now, Rhode Island may not be the biggest state in the USA, but boy, oh boy, does it pack a punch! It's a gem jam-packed with golden sandy beaches, the freshest seafood you can imagine, and the friendliest people you could ever meet. The Volleyball Vipers were a unique bunch of kids, each with their own distinctive style and personality, but all shared an unquenchable passion for volleyball. They loved nothing more than a sun-soaked day spent rallying on the beach, the sand tickling their toes, and the salty sea breeze whipping their hair. Their leader was a tall, lanky fellow named Spike (because what else would you call a volleyball guru?). Spike had a nose that looked like it had been in a fight with a beach ball... and lost! But, that didn't matter because when it came to volleyball, Spike was an ace! The ball sizzled through the air like a speeding comet whenever he served, and his spikes? They were the stuff of legends. Then there was Digger, the scrappy, pint-sized dynamo of the team. She was as quick as a crab and could dig any ball out of the sand effortlessly. And let's not forget Blocker, the gentle giant whose towering height could block any spike. Their games were the perfect blend of laughter, friendly competition, and, most importantly, fun! The Volleyball Vipers weren't just a team; they were a family. In the smallest state of the vast country, they found the biggest friendships on the volleyball court. They played not just for the thrill of the game, but for the joy of spending time together, making every match a grand adventure.
Read morebest volleyball programs in Smithfield, RI
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.
Athletes and their families everywhere can find strength and hope in Special Olympics. It’s a global movement that uses the power and joy of sports to transform lives. Through sports, health, education, and community programming, Special Olympics are working to solve the issues of inactivity, intolerance, isolation, and injustice that many people face, particularly those with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, helping people with intellectual disabilities develop physical fitness, experience joy, and build friendships with their families and their communities.