In the bustling state of New York, a place so alive it’s famously dubbed "The City that Never Sleeps", there’s a squad of kids who are crazy about one thing - basketball. They are known as the 'Bouncy B-Ball Bunch' and they rule the playgrounds, gymnasiums, and sometimes, even the living rooms with their mighty basketball skills. With every bounce of the ball, they bring the city’s heartbeat to life. At the head of this eccentric crew is a spunky kid named Ziggy Zoom. He got his name because he could zoom across the basketball court faster than you could say, "New York Cheesecake!". Ziggy was no taller than a fire hydrant and had a wild mop of hair that looked a lot like spaghetti gone rogue. But don’t let his small stature and wacky hair fool you. When he had a basketball in his hands, Ziggy Zoom could jump and shoot hoops like a kangaroo on a pogo stick! His pals in the Bouncy B-Ball Bunch were just as quirky. There was Tall Tommy, who was as lanky as the Empire State Building was tall. And then there was Sneaky Sally, who could dribble so slyly that she could steal the ball from your hands even before you blinked. These B-Ball Bunch kids were the living, breathing embodiment of New York’s spirit - vibrant, energetic, and always ready for a game. Their laughter and camaraderie echoed through the big apple, reminding everyone that, sometimes, all it takes to light up a city is a bouncing basketball and a bunch of kids with spunk.
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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.
Since 1927, the JCC of Binghamton has been a vital part of the Broome County community. Located south of the University Plaza, the JCC is a dynamic institution, enriching the lives of all ages through its wide variety of services. These range from day care, day camp and youth recreation leagues to aquatics, health and wellness, adult education, social, holiday and cultural programming. The mission of the JCC is to inspire healthier lives, engaging participants in expanding their minds, and playing an active role in their community. It is open to all, regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality or ability to pay. Reduced rates for Membership are available based on need and availability of funds. As a nonsectarian, United Way partner, the JCC of Binghamton is proud to provide these services to the community.