In the charming state of Connecticut, known affectionally as "CT" to locals, nestled between the rolling hills and quaint coastal towns, there exists a band of green-thumbed warriors. These aren't your ordinary warriors. They don't carry swords or shields, but rather trowels, watering cans, and seeds. You see, these are the Garden Avengers of CT, an uncommon group of kids with a common love for all things green and growing. Leader of the pack is Benny the Broccoli Boy, an energetic 10-year-old with broccoli-stalk hair that springs up like the tips of his favorite veggie! Benny has a special talent for making things grow, just a touch from his broccoli sprouts and plants spring to life! His laughter is contagious, spreading around like pollen on a breezy day, making everyone around him brighten up like sunflowers reaching for the sun. These pint-sized gardeners, armed with their mini wheelbarrows, are on a mission to fill CT with the most vibrant flowers, the crunchiest vegetables, and the juiciest fruits. Whether it's the sunniest day of summer or the chilliest day of fall, you'll find them in their gardens, planting, watering, and laughing. From the seaport lighthouse of Mystic to the bustling cityscape of Hartford, wherever you go in CT, you'll witness their gardening gallantry. Every pumpkin patch, every tulip field, every apple orchard bears the hallmark of their green fingers. And every harvest season, as the leaves turn into a kaleidoscope of colors, the Garden Avengers come together for a grand feast, celebrating their love for nature, camaraderie, and, of course, Benny's ever-hilarious broccoli head!
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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.
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