Once upon a time, in the sun-drenched, adventure-filled state of California, there lived a group of kids with a shared passion - tennis! Our tale begins in the midst of a whirling world of swinging rackets, soaring tennis balls, and youngsters in radiant tennis whites, their faces gleaming with determination. Now, meet our cool imaginary friend, Pogo, the Parrot. Pogo was not an ordinary bird; he wore neon sunglasses, sported a backwards cap, and incredibly, he could play tennis, using his mighty wings as rackets. This avian ace was the confidante and coach of this band of young tennis enthusiasts, known all around as "The California Racketeers." These kids were not your average Californians. They hailed from every corner of the state, from the grandeur of Golden Gate Bridge to the tranquil vineyards of Napa Valley, from the sparkling beaches of Malibu to the star-studded streets of Hollywood! Tennis united them, their rackets were their magic wands, and the tennis court was their battleground where they showcased their sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience. Every day, under the watchful eye of Pogo, The California Racketeers would run, swing, and laugh. They would chase after tennis balls like hawks after prey, and smash them across the net with the force of a cannonball. Pogo, in his humorous style, would squawk and mimic them, making everyone erupt into guffaws. His famous line was, "Remember, the sun never sets on the tennis court!" Even while they trained under the warm Californian sun, these kids found joy, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging, all thanks to tennis, and of course, their feathery, funny friend, Pogo. Thus, the story of the California Racketeers, the coolest tennis troupe in the land, continued in the heart of the Golden State.
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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.
Tom Sawyer Camps has been a beloved tradition in the Pasadena area since 1926. Every summer, campers ages 3-14 from all over the area get to experience carefree outdoor activities in a rustic setting in the Hahamongna Watershed Park. The camp day is split between scheduled activities such as swimming, horseback riding, archery, and rock wall climbing, and free time where campers can explore and create in the wilderness. During free time, campers can build forts, create dams in the mud river, and complete imaginative challenges. All of these experiences provide campers with an opportunity to get back to nature, just like Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher did in the classic literature.