In the whimsical Kingdom of ME, tucked snugly in the northeastern realm of the United States, a lively group of kids indulged in an activity of the ages, pottery! Sporting paint-speckled smocks and genuine smiles, they sat around tables, hands smudged with clay, and imaginations running wild. This was no ordinary state, and these were no ordinary kids. ME, the magical land, had a secret - it was home to the chatty, mess-loving creature named Claymeister. Claymeister, a delightfully peculiar character, had the body of a chubby teddy bear, ears like an elf, and a mischievous grin that rarely left his mud-smeared face. His twinkling blue eyes hinted at the playful chaos he loved to create. Armed with an endless supply of clay and a wild imagination, Claymeister was the honorary guide of this pottery adventure. Every day, he would spring from a bucket of clay, shouting "Clay Ho!" with the kids echoing in unison. As they molded their clumps of clay, the group transformed into fearless artists, creating everything from enchanted castles to super speedy race cars. Claymeister, in all his messy glory, would bounce from table to table, offering a paw here, a word of encouragement there, and sometimes, even a cheeky clay snowball fight! Their tiny fingers smeared with clay, their faces beaming with pride, these kids from ME were not just making pottery. They were crafting memories, making friends, and discovering the magic that happens when you let your imagination run free. In ME, the kingdom of creativity, the kids laughed, learned, and loved, all under the watchful, twinkling eyes of their buddy, the Claymeister.
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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.
Abe and Gertrude Krasker's dream of owning a summer camp came true in 1924 when they opened Indian Acres Camp for Boys in Fryeburg, ME. The couple had fallen in love with a property they purchased from Abe's student at Essex College. Two years later, they opened Forest Acres Camp for Girls two miles down the road. When Abe passed away in 1962, his son Richard took over the management of both camps, with his mother teaching him the ropes of camp ownership. He and his wife Sandy fully took over in 1969. In 1998, the camps were purchased by Lisa and Geoff Newman who were determined to keep the tradition the Kraskers had established alive. Between 2005 and 2010, Neal and Julie Waldman co-directed camp with Lisa and Geoff. Now, almost 100 years after its founding, Indian and Forest Acres thrive under the Newman’s leadership with tradition at the heart of what makes the camp so special.
Abraham and Gertrude Krasker, a professor and teacher from Essex College, had a dream to own a summer camp of their own. They found the perfect spot, a farm nestled in Fryeburg, ME and opened the doors of Indian Acres Camp for Boys in 1924. Two years later, Forest Acres Camp for Girls opened two miles down the road. When Abraham passed in 1962, their son Dick took over ownership and management of both camps. With his wife Sandy, Dick ran camp until 1998 when it was purchased by Lisa and Geoff Newman. The Newmans were determined to keep the Krasker's legacy alive and with the help of Neal and Julie Waldman, their dream became a reality. Today, Indian and Forest Acres is a thriving summer camp thanks to the hard work of the Newman family. Almost 100 years after its founding, the camp continues to honor the traditions and vision of its founders, Abe and Gertrude Krasker.