Once upon a time, in the adventure-filled land of Wisconsin, a delightful band of curious kids embarked on a thrilling journey of exploration. This enchanting land, known as the "Cheesehead State," was speckled with shimmering lakes, leafy forests, bustling cities, and the most scrumptious cheese you could ever bite into. Our brave explorers were an eclectic bunch. There was Bucky the Badger, a sly and fun-loving creature with a heart full of courage. He was renowned for his never-ending supply of hilarious cheese jokes. Then we had Daisy the Dairy Cow, a gentle and wise soul who loved to recount legends about the magical cheese mines hidden deep beneath Wisconsin's rolling hills. The troupe was guided by the quirky yet lovable Captain Cheesehead. He was a legendary explorer with a hat shaped like a gigantic block of cheese and a larger-than-life personality to match. He had roamed the dairy-laden terrain of Wisconsin since he was a mere cheese curd and knew every nook and cranny of the state like the back of his hand. Together, these plucky youngsters embarked on exciting escapades, whether it was canoeing down the mighty Wisconsin River, hiking through the enchanted forests of the Northwoods, or even tracking the legendary Cheddar Yeti. But at the end of each thrilling day, they'd gather around a campfire, roast marshmallows and share the hearty laughter that echoes through Wisconsin's starlit skies, forever cherishing their shared adventures in the amazing state of Wisconsin.
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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.
At ENH, we strive to provide quality outdoor education experiences for San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area students that will last a lifetime. We partner with over 100 schools annually, and since our founding in 1979 we have served more than 215,000 students. Each year, over 7,000 students participate in 3 to 5-day programs at our Sempervirens and Pigeon Point sites, engaging in unplugged, place-based lessons that spark their interest in science and environmental stewardship. We also focus on social emotional learning, environmental literacy, health, and the arts, providing a positive and inclusive environment where students can build relationships with their peers and teachers while developing their sense of responsibility towards the environment. Through our waste reduction activities, such as composting and mock town hall meetings, students learn how to be good stewards of the earth.