After School

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SPARK! After School Program

Pick up until 6:30

This is an one of a kind program!  Limited Space.

We provide safe and reliable pick up from local schools  (No youngsters driving our vans!)

Our van get’s regular maintenance and Drivers are over 30 with clean driving records

Red Bug, Keeth, Rainbow, Lawton, Tuskawilla Middle School

Kids’ Homework Lab Mon-Thur (Parents Sanity!)

No excuses for us, SPARK! is packed with every kind of supply they may need

Computers, reference books, calculators, rulers, paper, pens, pencils art supplies…You name it , we got it!

Heck, give us the passwords and we will access text books on line!

Enrichment Classes: 

Sewing, Drama, Painting, Drawing, Art, Photography, Cheer, Etiquette

taught by highly qualified instructors. (Of course they are fingerprinted and background checked)

Did you know that SPARK! was voted #1 Art Program in Orlando  from Nickelodeons Parents Pick?

Organized free play! 

Yep, our instructors know their job is to keep the kiddos engaged and entertained!

Games,  Crafts, Bingo, Dancing, Limbo and a ton of fun!

All this makes anyone hungry!  Yes, we provide snacks….pretzels, graham crackers, Goldfish etc….

Just wait until it’s their Birthday! 

Yes, we love a party!  We make their special day even better with a SPARK! celebration.

Valet Service

Are you in a rush?  Do you have sleeping kids in the car?  Cold groceries? Hot dinner?

Well, SPARK! offers Valet service, we will walk the kiddos to your car for pick up! No problem.

$75.00 per week or $20.00 per day

$25.00 registration fee

Tutoring and Music lessons available at a discount.

We believe that children have a voice!  Therefore,  their suggestions are always included in our guidelines and overall after school program (we do not have “time outs” or any kind of  belittling).  We empower the children with the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions.  They love to have meetings!

Afterschool Enrichment Classes
Monday’s:

Art Adventure Class- This is not your typical art class! We combine art concepts, cultural diversity, and art history while inspiring the individual expression of each student. Children are introduced to basic skills and a mix of media. They will begin sketching in pencil and charcoal, then use chalk and oil pastels, watercolors, and clay. Every week is a different adventure!

6 week Etiquette Series-  ($25.00 for all 6 weeks) Your child will actually have FUN learning to mind their manners! No child wants to learn the outdated methods for teaching etiquette that we learned growing up. Kids and parents are looking for new, fun, and exciting ways to learn about good manners and proper behavior. Our 6 week Etiquette program includes Meeting and Greeting,  Introductions, Tactfulness, being the perfect host and guest, Proper Dining, and more! We use games and hands-on activites to help children learn this most important art.

Tuesday’s:

Introduction to Drawing-Students will study the basics of drawing and good composition. Students will work from still life, photographs and simple objects to learn drawing techniques; such as basic perspective, proportion, foreshortening, line- quality, value shading, and much more.
Taught by Ms. Fabiola  Spark! was awarded for #1 art program in Orlando from Nickelodeon Parents’ Pick.

Photography Class-What will be needed from the students for this course: ANY digital camera. It can be the camera on a cellphone, digital camera, or a more professional camera. Just make sure it has  enough memory space to take lots of pictures and a way to digitally transportto me. Can be through email, USB cord or memory card, or SD memory card that fits into the camera itself. Children for this class must be 8 years of age or older for the complexity of this program.

What I will bring for the students: Small binder folders with clear paper protectors that will  consist as their portfolio. My computer that has a photo editing program that Iwill do final edit on only the last chosen photos for the portfolio. And I willprint out their final photos from Office Max to be put in the portfolio.

Although there are different types of cameras in the class room,I will give all the students the opportunity to take multiple photos with my Digital Nikon SLR. I will also bring my tripod for the students who would like a more steady shot.

Sewing Class (not for beginners)- This class is for more experienced sewers.  There will be supply fees per project.  Schedule to come soon.

Wednesday’s:

Painting Class-This class will introduce young students to basic painting techniques in watercolor, acrylic and mixed-media (different types of materials all in the same artwork). They’ll learn to paint from pictures or still life set ups. Students will have a short introduction to composition and basic art principles before and during painting process. Although not required, some drawing experience is appreciated. Paintings might take more than one class to be completed, so it is important that students avoid missing classes.

Brain Play- These fast paced and exciting classes are perfect for students  to master the basics while remaining motivated to learn. Math, Vocabulary, Spelling, History, Fun facts  are just a few of the topics that will be reviewed in this hands on environment. Using a variety of hands on methodology, like games and class challenges, students will learn and review the basics in a lively setting.

Thursday’s:

Drama-Games, storytelling, dress up and puppets make this class not only educational, but super fun! We are building our imagination as we become animals, fairy tales, pirates and more. We learn how to better work as a team with group storytelling games and activities. We also improve our listening skills and coordination while we play super fun movement activies to live music. At session completion we invite friends and family to a performance night

Beginners Sewing-Learning to sew can be a fun and innovative adventure that stimulates thinking and creative abilities. The children will learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine which we provide. Along the way your child will develop more confidence, learn the value of patience and persistence for themselves, and experience the excitement of creating a project they made all by themselves

Friday’s:

Cooking-  ($25.00) Six weeks

This is a hands on class.  The children will follow recipes and try different foods.

The Benefits of Cooking with Young Children

Child experts agree that children appreciate a wider variety of food when they participate in preparation. And, don’t be surprised at the number of skills you help children develop along the way. Here are just a few benefits of teaching children to cook.

* Cooking encourages creativity. Children are allowed to make decisions, add extra features, and do as much of the work as possible.

* Cooking teaches how things change. Through various processes in the kitchen – heating, freezing, grinding, and beating – food is made ready to eat. Cooking can be a great extension of your science units. Through the simple mixing of ingredients or watching water boil or freeze, for example, children can experience different states of matter.

* Cooking builds self-confidence. Realizing they can take part in and contribute to the adult world, provides great satisfaction for children and develops positive self-esteem.

* Cooking experiences develop children’s small motor control. Using cooking tools, such as shredders, graters, grinders, and melon ballers develops fine motor skills and adds to a healthy self-concept

* Cooking teaches about other cultures. Food preparation is universal to all people regardless of socio-economic level or culture.