after school program
Spark - After School Program
Our After School program began in 2015 and has continued ever since. Through our team of Teaching Artists, it is our intention to spread Spark to children in all types of schools. We are proud to have built relationships with the following schools in the NYC:
Winter 2026 After School Program Details
Open to children of all schools
- Starts Week of January 5th - March 23rd 2026
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays
- Length: 12 weeks
- Observes all DOE holidays (No school-no Afterschool)
- All materials provided
- Class Size: 8 Kids
- All materials provided
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Spark @ West Side
Class Size: 8 Kids
Our signature program that combines art, yoga and meditation. Children will be taught art across a variety of mediums by their Teaching Artists. Additionally, they will learn movement and breath work techniques that are signature to Spark.
Teachers: Mr. Casey- T, Ms. Samantha-TH, and Ms. Kaya- S— the same wonderful educators who helped make our Fall Camps such a success!
- Starts Week of January 5th – March 23rd 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- All materials provided
- Prorated after start
Days: Tue, Thur, Sat
Observes all DOE holidays
(No school-no Afterschool)
Location: 162 West 72nd Street – 5th Floor
- All materials provided
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Spark @ East Side
Spark is also East Side of Manhattan! Join us after school hours on weekdays or brighten up your Saturday mornings with Spark! Our flexible schedule is crafted to accommodate busy families, providing the perfect balance between extracurricular engagement and relaxation.🎨
- Winter Semester: Jan 11th – March 29th
- Days: Saturdays
- Length: 12 weeks
- Observes all DOE holidays (No school-no Afterschool)
Class Size: 8 Kids
Days: Sat
Observes all DOE holidays
(No school-no Afterschool)
Location: 129 East 90th – 1w
- All materials provided
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Spark @ East Side
Book a East Side private class or set up a pod! Pop up classes allow us to come to you as we build towards an East Side Studio. Interested? Email us below!
Spark @ Brooklyn
Book a Brooklyn private class or pod! Pop up classes allow us to come to you as we build towards an Brooklyn Studio! Interested? Email us below!
- All materials provided
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Spark @ Brooklyn
Spark is thrilled to bring our renowned program to Brooklyn! Grateful for our ongoing partnership with Williamsburg Montessori, we are excited to share our program with new children in the community who can all now experience the magic of art, yoga and meditation in a gorgeous sun lit space. Parents are welcome to bring younger siblings and wait in the lounge area.
- Starts Saturday Oct 5th
- Days: Saturdays
- All materials provided
Class Size: 8 Kids
Location: 60 Broadway - Williamsburg Montessori
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Success Academy
Spring 2025 Semester
2+ hrs forest school each week in Riverside Park. Pick up at school then we head to 72nd Street for lunch and play, then back to our studio for art. Nature, art, yoga, meditation every week!
Spark Teaching Artist will pick up scholars from the school at 84th and walk them to 72nd street studio. 10 kids max.
- 11 weeks : Wednesdays : Jan. 8th – March. 26th
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Success Academy
WINTER 2026 Semester
Spark Nature, our forest school program began Fall 2024 in PA and SAUW offers us a chance to bring it to NYC. Each day consists of nature based program with time outside before returning to the studio for art. Each week includes art, yoga, mindfulness and connection with nature. All supplies included.We are thrilled to offer this to SAUW, our longest running after school program. Get your kids outside and lets reconnect with nature!
Interested in trying it out? Do a trial day!
- Jan 7 - March 24th
- 11 weeks
- Regular day trial : $60
- Extended day trial : $85
- Class Size: 8 Kids
Spark 199 Fridays
This Winter 2026 semester will be taught by PS 199 Teacher Miss Grace. Offering PICK UP at school and escort to our nearby studio. Running 12 weeks and offering a dynamic curriculum in addition to a longer time ( 3 hrs ) for more activities across our four disciplines of art, yoga, meditation and nature. All materials included. Art ranging from drawing, painting, design, sculpture and a final Group Art Show at semester end.
- Jan 9th - March 27th
- 12 weeks
- Time - 2:40-5:40 pm
- Cost: $720
- Min 4 - Max 12 - 9 SPOTS LEFT
Other NYC Offerings
Bring Spark to your child’s school
Interested in bringing the best after school program to your child’s school?
Download the deck below and share with your appropriate coordinator.
Let’s make it happen!