In the charmingly diverse state of Maryland, sandwiched between the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Appalachian Mountains, there resides a quirky little creature named Shelly the Snail. Shelly has quite the penchant for arts and crafts. She's what you might call a "crafty critter" and she enjoys weaving her magical creativity all around the state. Maryland, a state fondly known as America in Miniature for its varied geography, is teeming with kids who share Shelly’s love for arts and crafts. From the sandy shores of Ocean City to the bustling streets of Baltimore, Shelly has seen them all, leaving a trail of glitter and color behind her. Kids from Maryland are special. They aren't merely kids who wield brushes and crayons. No, no, no! They are wizards and witches, armed with magical wands, who can, with a simple flick of their wrist, transform a blank page into a masterpiece. Their imaginations are as vast as the Chesapeake Bay, creating fantastical worlds out of clay, and constructing castles with popsicle sticks and glue. One day, you might see Shelly helping a young artist in Annapolis sculpt a crab out of clay, its pincers raised in salute. The next day, she might be in Bethesda, helping another crafty kid string together a necklace of colorful beads, as vibrant as a sunrise on Chesapeake Bay. Shelly and the kids of Maryland make quite the team. Despite their wildly different sizes, Shelly the Snail and these pint-sized Picassos create the most magical, vibrant and wacky art this side of the Mississippi. With paper, glue, and a sprinkling of imagination, they make Maryland the most colorful state of all!
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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.
For parents looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind summer camp experience for their children, IDEAS Summer Camp Programs in Annapolis, MD is the perfect choice. With 22 years of experience creating innovative summer camps for over 100,000 students, IDEAS Camps offers an all-inclusive program for Grades Pre-K to 8, with extended care and snacks all included at no additional cost. Children will have the opportunity to explore a variety of topics such as technology, engineering, sports, arts, and movement, and will benefit from a fun and stress-free environment that encourages experimentation and builds confidence and character.