Once upon a time, in the sunny state of Florida, where the orange trees stretch their branches towards the azure sky and the dolphins dance their merry way through radiant waves, a gang of word-slinging whiz kids gathered. They dubbed themselves "The Scribble Squad." Every day, after school, they would meet under the shade of a giant palm tree, their pencils sharp and ideas sharper. At the helm of these curious and creative Scribblers was Captain Thesaurus, a parrot with rainbow feathers and a vocabulary as colorful as his plumage. Despite having a wingspan no larger than a ruler, his love for language was as vast as the Florida Everglades. And oh boy, was he funny! He could crack a joke about an alligator and a flamingo that made even the grumpiest crocodiles chuckle. The Scribble Squad members were a lively bunch, each with their unique writing style. Some loved crafting tales about space-traveling manatees, while others spun stories about magical key limes. Within the pages of their notebooks, pink flamingos wore sunglasses, Miami buildings danced salsa, and the Florida panthers played detective. No matter how wild their stories got, Captain Thesaurus was always there, ready to offer a new word or a hearty chuckle. Through their adventures in writing, these Florida kids learned that the power of imagination was as vast as the Atlantic Ocean lapping against their sandy shores. And so, they wrote, filling their sunny state with tales as bright and brilliant as the Florida sunshine itself.
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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.


Parents in Riverview and Gibsonton will be thrilled to hear about the brand new YMCA that opened in January 2019. The Spurlino Family Y is part of the Tampa Y association, and is LEED Gold Certified, a prestigious award for sustainability. The Hillsborough County Planning Commission awarded the building for its design in Fall of 2019. The Spurlino Family Y provides a great range of activities for the whole family. Kids can join a reading club or take part in swimming lessons. Parents and children can enjoy the outdoor walking trail and shaded picnic areas for some quality time in the great outdoors. With so much to do, the Spurlino Family Y is the perfect destination for family fun.


At Sylvan Learning of Apollo Beach, our goal is to help your child reach his or her full potential. We combine personalized instruction with engaging digital tools, so your child can get the attentive and individualized support they need to make meaningful progress. With a focus on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning, you can trust that we’re here to help.