On the sundrenched shores of North Carolina, home of the towering Appalachian Mountains, and the mysterious Great Smoky Mountains, lived a quirky, floppy-hat wearing, old mariner named Captain Crappie. The Captain, known for his long silver beard that reached his belly button, had a voice that echoed across the pine forests and sailed over the shimmering blue lakes, reaching the ears of every adventurous kid in the state. Now, you might think fishing is just about casting a line into the water and waiting, but not in North Carolina. The kids here, they're champion anglers, mentored by none other than Captain Crappie himself. These kids could fish out a sardine from a school of sharks, with their eyes closed! Yes, sir! They knew their trout from their catfish, their bass from their bream, faster than Captain Crappie could tell his tales. With fishing rods in hand and the spirit of adventure in their hearts, these kids would gather every afternoon at the banks of Lake Norman, all eager for Captain Crappie's fishing lessons. The Captain would stand, legs spread wide on his tiny dinghy, swaying with the rhythm of the calm lake water, shouting instructions, "Watch the bobber, not the fish!" The sunsets in North Carolina were always filled with laughter, the sound of splashing water and the sight of gleaming fish being reeled in. The children, their faces flushed with the thrill of the catch, would rush home, their buckets filled with the day's conquests, hearts filled with the joy of adventure, and minds filled with tales of Captain Crappie and his legendary fishing lessons. Their dreams? To become the most celebrated anglers of North Carolina, just like good ol' Captain Crappie.
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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 Quaker Lake, we believe that time spent outdoors can help forge a closer relationship with God. We provide a safe and friendly environment for campers to make lasting memories, and to learn about the outdoors. We strive to create a sense of community and Christian fellowship, and to foster individual growth. Our campers will have the opportunity to develop positive self-image, courage and a strengthened faith. At Quaker Lake, we aim to give all our campers an enjoyable and rewarding experience. We offer activities designed to help our campers connect with nature and build important friendships. We are dedicated to helping children become confident and independent individuals, and to providing a fun atmosphere. We also believe that being in a safe and supportive environment encourages our campers to take risks and build a strong sense of self-worth. Finally, we aim to motivate our campers to approach the future with courage and a strengthened faith. We use activities and events to help our campers build their own faith in God, as well as to build a strong foundation of self-confidence. We want to ensure that our campers leave Quaker Lake with a positive outlook and a lasting sense of community.