In the magical, moose-loved state of Maine, there's a mighty group of kids who have discovered the mystical secrets of volleyball. They operate under the name "The Lobster Slammers", drawing inspiration from the state's famous crustacean - the lobster. Their secret weapon isn't just their incredible, lobster-like reflexes, but their devoted coach, a cool imaginary character named "Captain Clam". With a lighthouse for a hat and his body shaped like a lobster pot, he's as Maine as you can get! His eyes sparkle like the waters of the Atlantic, and his voice booms like the foghorns in the misty harbor. Captain Clam has a remarkable method of training. He uses magical floating blueberries - Maine's official state fruit - for practice. The kids have to aim their serves and spikes just right to burst the hovering blueberries. If they succeed, they're rewarded with a delightful splash of blueberry juice. Word on the street is that this magical blueberry juice gives these players their incredible power on the court. These extraordinary Maine kids, powered by blueberries and guided by Captain Clam, have become the talk of the volleyball world. They are a testament to the power of teamwork and the spirit of fun. Whether it's a scrimmage on the sandy beaches of Old Orchard or a championship game in a bustling gym, their laughter can be heard echoing across the Pine Tree state. Who would've thought that the mix of lobsters, lighthouses, and the sport of volleyball could be so hilariously fantastic?
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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.

At Camp Wildwood, our boys have the opportunity to customize their summer experience and choose from a wide array of activities every day. They can step out of their comfort zone to gain skills in new areas, including individual sports to help them hone their unique skills and team sports to learn important lessons in teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. Campers also enjoy a variety of waterfront activities like swimming lessons, water skiing, wake-boarding, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. All the while, we promote creativity through arts and crafts, giving each boy the chance to express himself. Our goal is for each camper to leave camp as the best version of himself, having learned new skills and gained new confidence - that’s what we call the “Wildwood Way.” It’s a unique scheduling model that makes us stand out from other boys summer camps in Maine. At Camp Wildwood, we want each camper to have a unique experience that is tailored to their individual interests. Our customizable scheduling model allows our boys to choose from a wide variety of activities each day, giving them the opportunity to learn, explore, and develop their skills. From individual sports to team sports, boys are challenged to grow both physically and mentally. Our waterfront activities such as swimming lessons, water skiing, wake-boarding, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking help give our boys the best summer camp experience. We also encourage creativity and self-expression through creative activities. Ultimately, the “Wildwood Way” gives our campers the confidence and skills to become the best versions of themselves when they leave camp. We are proud to offer this unique scheduling model that is not found in other boys summer camps in Maine. At Camp Wildwood, we challenge our boys to step outside their comfort zone and gain new skills. Through our unique customizable scheduling model, boys get to choose from a wide selection of activities each day, including individual sports to develop their personal skills and team sports to foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership. We don’t forget about the waterfront either, with daily swimming lessons, water skiing, wake-boarding, sailing, canoeing, and kayaking. To round out the summer experience, we also promote creativity with arts and crafts projects. All of these activities are part of the “Wildwood Way,” which helps our boys become the best versions of themselves when they leave camp. Our scheduling model is unique to boys summer camps in Maine.