Welcome to the fun-filled, sun-kissed, alligator-infested state of Florida, where suntans are the norm, oranges are the main squeeze, and kayaking is as popular as the nightly dance-off between grannies and grampies at the local community center. Here is where you'll find the raddest bunch of water-loving kids you could ever hope to paddle with! These aren't your regular everyday kids, oh no! These are the "Kayak Krazies," Florida's own gang of pint-sized paddlers who rule the waterways with their nimbleness and, dare we say it... their complete disregard for the laws of physics! Led by their fearless leader, Captain Crocodile Cruncher (who, by the way, has never actually crunched a crocodile, but likes the sound of it), these kids can turn a serene river tour into a wet and wild water rodeo in seconds. Captain Crocodile Cruncher, also known as Triple C or 'C-Cube', is a legend in these parts. With his neon orange life vest, shark tooth necklace and trusty kayak aptly named "The Gator Guzzler," he’s as much a part of Florida as the palm trees and sandy beaches. He leads his team of Krazies with splashing enthusiasm, navigating through the trickiest mangroves, outpaddling the fastest water snakes, and even outsmarting the occasional grumpy gator. These kids have turned kayaking into a way of life. They splash, they laugh, they munch on gooey marshmallows roasted over a bonfire on an island that they swear is haunted by a pirate parrot who has a thing for karaoke. So, if you ever find yourself in sunny Florida, grab a paddle, slap on some sunscreen, and join the "Kayak Krazies" for an adventure you will never forget. Just remember, the first rule of kayaking - watch out for the singing parrot!
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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.
The Friends of Rookery Bay is a nonprofit organization that fundraises and works to build up the community surrounding the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Through their efforts, the Friends of Rookery Bay helps to preserve this vital piece of Southwest Florida’s coastal environment for generations to come. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a unique partnership between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, and Florida International University. Located in Collier County, this 110,000 acre reserve is responsible for managing the wildlife and habitat in the area, encompassing 40 percent of the county’s coastline. The Reserve focuses on research, education, and conservation, while the Friends of Rookery Bay works to build the local community and raise funds to support the Reserve’s efforts. Together, the two organizations are committed to ensuring the protection of Southwest Florida’s precious coastal environment for years to come.