In the sun-soaked state of Alabama, where the cotton is as fluffy as cloud-topped candyfloss, there exists a group of water-enchanted kids with a surprising secret. These aren't your regular, everyday children, oh no! These are the Super Splashers of Alabama, a team of pint-sized swimmers who can torpedo through the water faster than you can say "Roll Tide!" Meet Bobby 'Backstroke' Baloo, the leader of the Super Splashers. He's got a belly laugh that could shake an elephant and more freckles than there are pebbles on Gulf Shores Beach. He's also got an uncanny knack for backstroke swimming, hence his nickname. With Bobby leading the Splashers, afternoons in Alabama are anything but dull. Whether it's racing down the Tennessee River or chasing catfish in Lake Martin, these kids are always on a wet and wild adventure. They can swim like dolphins, dive like otters, and splash like walruses in a water park. But the best part about these kids isn't their swimming skills or their cool aquatic nicknames. It's their heart. Despite their fishy antics, they always remember to help each other out, showing the true spirit of Alabama – being there for your teammates, no matter what. So, if you ever find yourself near an Alabama swimming hole and hear the gleeful cries of children echoing off the water, look out for the Super Splashers. They’ll be the ones smiling, laughing, and splashing each other with Alabama’s summer sun sparkling on the water around them.
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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.
Pine Ridge Day Camp is the perfect summer destination for children in North Alabama. Located on 120+ acres of land in Somerville, Alabama, just 20 minutes from South Huntsville, campers can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in 1-week sessions held in June and July. From Pre-K (4+ years old) through 8th grade, campers can experience horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, archery, rock-wall climbing, zip-lining, high & low ropes challenge courses, and more! Pine Ridge provides a safe and fun environment for kids to have a day camp adventure without being away from home overnight.