In the whimsical land of cheese and snow, famously known as Wisconsin, a rambunctious herd of kids roam, each armed with a camera and a spirit brighter than a thousand suns. They are the devoted disciples of the legendary, imaginative character, Flashbulb Finnegan, a quirky chap with a vintage camera for a head and shutter clicks for a heartbeat. Finnegan, the great, rosy-cheeked knight of photography, whose eyes twinkle like camera flashes, leads his young army in their discovery of Wisconsin’s beauty, one photo at a time. Wisconsin, you see, is the stuff of dreams, a land of enchanting forests, shimmering lakes, and sprawling farmlands. A place where cows have honorary citizenship and cheese is considered a national treasure. Enveloped in a warm embrace of four changing seasons, Wisconsin is a constantly shifting palette that the kids love to capture. From the frosty white elegance of winter’s first snowfall in Madison, to the riotous burst of autumn colors in Door County, the kids and Finnegan explore it all. They laugh and chatter, racing across the golden sunflower fields, chasing the elusive shadows of the Northwoods, and snapping the breathtaking sunsets over the Apostle Islands. Their cameras, like magic wands, reveal the hidden wonders of Wisconsin, freezing moments of joy, beauty, and adventure. Whether it's a close-up of a fuzzy bumblebee on a cherry blossom or a wide-angle shot of a cheese wheel rolling down a hill, each photo is a masterpiece. Their infectious enthusiasm and creativity could even make a curmudgeonly, old badger chuckle. But the real magic, as Flashbulb Finnegan always says, is in their eyes - those sparkling lenses that see beauty in everything and make Wisconsin the most photographed state in the whole wide world.
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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.
Welcome to Birch Trail Camp for Girls, where summer memories last a lifetime! Located in the beautiful northwest corner of Wisconsin, this traditional camp for girls provides a variety of land and water sports, climbing, wilderness trips, crafts, drama, and horseback riding. Our wilderness-tripping program is one of the premier programs in the country and is designed to let every girl shine. No prior experience is necessary, just the enthusiasm to get out there and have fun! With activities to suit everyone’s interests, Birch Trail is the perfect place to make lasting friendships and memories. Come join us for the summer and let the adventure begin!