In the heart of America, where the great Mississippi River whispers stories of the past, there lies a state known for its towering skyscrapers and lush corn fields. This place, my dear friends, is none other than the splendid state of Illinois. Now, within this vibrant state live some extraordinary kids, filled with curiosity and a knack for languages. They are the troopers of Illinois' famous Bilingual Activity Club. Now, you might wonder, "What's so special about these kids?" Well, these kids are language wizards! They can juggle words and phrases in not just one, but TWO languages! Cool, isn't it? Meet our main character, Turbo Tongue Tommy. With a brain that works faster than a popcorn machine, Tommy is the superstar of the Bilingual Activity Club. He can switch between English and Spanish faster than a chameleon changes its colors. One minute, he's saying "Hello! How are you?" and the next, he's exclaiming, "Hola! ¿Cómo estás?" It's like watching a magical language tennis match! Then, there's Word-Whiz Wendy, the queen of French and English. She can recite a whole poem in French while flipping pancakes! Now, isn't that egg-citing? These bilingual whizzes and their pals make learning languages seem like a thrilling roller coaster ride. They laugh, they play, and they weave words in multiple languages, proving that being bilingual is not just about speaking different languages, it's about embracing different cultures, making friends, and having a hilarious time while at it! Buckle up, kiddos - you're in for a wild, wordy adventure in the enchanting state of Illinois!
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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 Mary Sears Children's Academy, we strive to provide a warm, loving environment to instill a lifelong Love for Learning in each of our children. We understand that young children need more than just an education - they need emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development to reach their fullest potential. Through our curriculum, activities, and environment, we will work to provide the best possible experience for your child.