In Texas’ only fully immersive, creative environment children engage in the exploration of physical movement and hands-on learning. Through extensive curricula of workshops, field trips, scout programs, and camps, SPARK! has proven to increase children’s self-esteem, problem-solving skills and engagement with learning. Students learn that creativity is a process that includes inspiration, collaboration, iteration, and leads to innovation. SPARK! instructors are creative practitioners, innovators, and artists who motivate learners to try new things, to take risks, and to iterate in their pursuit of creativity. The result is a community of children from all socio-economic backgrounds who are empowered to become innovative, creative thinkers and leaders.
The demand for high-quality programs that support the academic and creative development of our community’s youth has been rising since the 1980s. With the global pandemic shuttering the doors of schools and cultural institutions for over a year, kids need SPARK! now, more than ever. SPARK! provides young people a place where they can rebound after this period of isolation, anxiety, and disruption to their lives at school and at home.
Your gift today provides critical support to meet the need for hands-on creative programming. Through SPARK! programs, we can continue cultivating the creative spirit in the youth of our community as well as set the stage for future innovators, problem-solvers, and change-makers.
The SPARK! Mission is: to ignite the spark of creativity inherent in all children.
The SPARK! Vision is: to offer a unique environment that, combined with creative programming, inspires minds, builds confidence, and shapes the future for all children.
SPARK! is committed to building a work environment that values the importance of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) and building a team of staff and volunteer leadership that is reflective of the diversity of the community we serve. We are committed to ensuring that all children that we serve feel valued and celebrated for their unique creativity and ideas.
Organization name
SPARK!
other names
SPARK!
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Suite 004