Once upon a sun-drenched day in the Golden State of California, there laid the stage for our little athletic heroes. Kids from every corner of the state ran, jumped, and threw their hearts out, displaying a rainbow of talent that was as diverse and vibrant as the state itself. Among this pack of ticklishly tenacious tykes was our hero: the ever-energetic, always amusing, Dash 'n Dash. Dash 'n Dash was a character unlike any other. He was as quick as a jackrabbit on a pogo stick and had the charm of a porpoise on a surfboard. Dash 'n Dash was known for two things: his lightning-fast speed and his undeniable knack for turning even the most high-stakes race into a comedy show. He was the kind of kid who'd tie his shoelaces together before a race, just for the sheer fun of watching himself tumble spectacularly right before the finish line. Despite his silly antics, Dash 'n Dash was adored by his teammates. He was the heart and soul of the Californian track and field scene. Even when he was out of breath, he was never out of jokes, and even when he was down, he was always up for a laugh. And there was nothing more infectious than his bubbling laughter echoing across the field, shaking the palm trees and bouncing off the Hollywood Sign. In the state of California, track and field wasn't just about who ran the fastest or jumped the highest. It was about having fun, making friends, and embracing the sheer joy of being a kid. And no one embodied this spirit better than our adorable, laughter-inducing, speed demon, Dash 'n Dash.
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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.


Stonegate Striders is Stonegate Elementary School's training and racing program for Kids Run the OC (the OC Marathon's Kid Race). Starting in February, Stonegate Striders will run and train while tracking their mileage. The students will walk/run an average of 1 mile every Friday after school and 1 mile a week for homework. Our goal is for each student to accomplish running an accumulated mileage of 25.2 miles during the 10 weeks of training (February-April).