In the sunshine-soaked state of Florida, where palm trees sway like dancing ballerinas and oranges fall from trees like tiny sunsets, there exists a band of wild-eyed, straight-shooting, arrow-slinging children. These kids, known far and wide as the 'Bowstring Buccaneers', are the finest archers from Miami to Tallahassee, their arrows whistle through the air faster than a thunderbolt! The leader of this quirky crew is a tall, lanky boy named Freddie 'Fletch' Fletcher. With a mop of flaming red hair and freckles scattered across his nose like the Milky Way, Fletch is as funny as a flamingo doing the floss. Imagine if Robin Hood and a flamingo had a wild, hilarious baby – that would be Fletch. His arrows don't just fly; they whizz through the air, crackling with energy, zipping by startled flamingos, and hit the bullseye so hard it screams for mercy! But it's not all serious shooting for these Bowstring Buccaneers. They celebrate each bullseye with a whoop that echoes through the Floridian marshlands and high-five with their bows. They even have a secret handshake that involves a lot of elbow-twisting, bow-twirling, and ends in an explosion of giggles. So, if ever you find yourself in Florida, where the sun always shines brighter than a blushing orange and silly seagulls play tag with the waves, listen for the whooshing whistle of an arrow and the laughter of the Bowstring Buccaneers. You never know, they might just let you join their band of merry, arrow-slinging adventurers!
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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.

Parents in the Riverview and Gibsonton areas can rejoice! The Spurlino Family Y is now open and ready for family fun. This brand new YMCA opened its doors back in January 2019 and is LEED Gold Certified. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission even awarded the building with a design award in Fall 2019. The Spurlino Family Y offers a safe and fun environment for adults and children alike. Kids can join the reading club for little ones, or take part in the youth sports and swim lessons offered. Adults can enjoy the walking trail and shaded picnic areas for some outdoor fun. Join now and get your family involved in the many activities that the Spurlino Family Y has to offer!

Located in Riverview, FL, our 65-acre campus offers families, groups, individuals and teams an array of activities and events, including an afterschool program, team building events, summer camp, spring break camp and family activities. As a Tampa Y member, you have exclusive access to YMCA Camp Cristina, with its many programs and campus amenities. Our afterschool program provides a safe, enriching environment with a variety of activities and experiences that help kids learn, grow and thrive. Our team building events are designed to foster teamwork and collaboration while our summer camp and spring break camp provide an opportunity for kids to explore, discover and have fun in a safe, structured environment. YMCA Camp Cristina is committed to creating experiences that build character and foster community. We strive to provide a place where everyone feels welcome and can find something that speaks to them. So come join us and explore all that YMCA Camp Cristina has to offer!