In the great land of New Jersey, tucked away in the snug corner of the United States, a quirky little group of tumble-twisting, cartwheel-turning, gravity-defying kids come to life every day. They are the Gymnastics Gurus of Jersey and they are just as extraordinary as they sound! Their leader, the ever-energetic Flip Flop, was a boy who could do backflips before he could even walk. With a giggle that echoes through the valleys, bouncy bushy hair that could put a trampoline to shame, and a spark in his eyes brighter than the lighthouse at Cape May, Flip Flop led his team with infectious enthusiasm. These kids, you see, weren't just any ordinary children. No, sir! They somersaulted to school, cartwheeled through the cornfields, and pirouetted in the parks. Their idea of fun was spinning around on parallel bars or balancing on beams narrower than their school pencils! Gymnastics wasn't just an activity for them; it was a way of life. The Garden State had never seen a funnier, happier bunch of kids. They would often chuckle as they whizzed past the Jersey Devil, their laughter echoing through the Pine Barrens. Even the traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike would slow just to catch a glimpse of their acrobatics. So, if you ever find yourself in New Jersey, keep an eye out for these marvelously zany kids. You'll know them by their flipping, spinning, and lopsided grins that stretch from Sandy Hook to the Delaware Water Gap. You might just catch the Gymnastics Gurus of Jersey in action, led by the bouncing Flip Flop, turning the world upside down, one gymnastic trick at a time.
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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 the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, families of all backgrounds are invited to join our close-knit community. Located on 14 acres of Talamini Road in Bridgewater, the JCC opened in December 1999 after a passionate commitment from local families to bring a JCC to the tri-county area. Our JCC serves residents of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties with a variety of offerings, from fitness and recreation to social, cultural and educational programming. We strive to create an open, safe, understanding and accepting environment for all, regardless of race, religion, culture, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, mental or physical disability and backgrounds. The JCC is dedicated to upholding universal humanistic Jewish values and ethics, while providing quality programs and services to meet the needs and wants of the Jewish and general communities. Our Board of Directors and Professional Staff, who are committed to this mission, govern the JCC. We invite everyone to come be part of our JCC Family!