Once upon a time in the sunny state of Florida, where palm trees sway lazily and dolphins can be seen frolicking in the ocean, a group of dynamic and vivacious kids formed an extraordinary squad, aptly named the 'Sunshine Sprouts'. They weren't just any ordinary bunch of children, but mini moguls in the making. These pint-sized entrepreneurs had a knack for transforming lemons into lemonade, both metaphorically and literally! Leading the pack was a cool yet imaginary character named Captain Cash-a-lot! He was a comical, somewhat eccentric fellow with flamingo pink hair, a passion for oranges, and an uncanny ability to inspire the 'Sunshine Sprouts' with his quirky business ideas. He wore sunglasses shaped like dollar signs, and had a pet alligator named 'Profit', who loved to munch on business plans. Captain Cash-a-lot and the Sunshine Sprouts were quite a sight to behold, huddled together under the shade of a coconut tree, scribbling their entrepreneurial masterplans on banana leaves with colored seashells. They hosted sandcastle-building contests, offered surfboard rental services, and even operated beachside lemonade stands. They always had a trove of fresh, creative ideas that kept the Floridian beaches buzzing with excitement. Through their entrepreneurial adventures, the 'Sunshine Sprouts' learned valuable lessons of teamwork, creativity, and resilience. They embraced challenges with sunny smiles, proving that being small in size doesn’t mean you can’t dream big. And whenever they made some cash-a-lot, they’d celebrate with a hearty cheer, "To infinity and beyond, from Florida with love and lemons!" And so, under the radiant Florida sun, with the azure sea as their backdrop, the 'Sunshine Sprouts' and Captain Cash-a-lot continued their entrepreneurial journey, fuelled by childhood dreams and the sweet taste of success.
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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.
Are you looking for an activity that will help your middle or high school student become a real, confident entrepreneur? The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is your answer! This groundbreaking and exciting year-long program gives students the opportunity to write business plans, conduct market research, and launch and run their own real, legal, fully formed companies and social movements. The YEA! classroom environment is energetic and engaging. Students will have the chance to learn from local business leaders as guest speakers, and take part in field trips to local companies. Through this projects-based approach, your child will gain the skills to take charge of their future in a meaningful way!