IGNITE 2021
As we all adjust to the new normal of 2021, the summer presents an opportunity like few we have seen before. After a year of being remote, struggling with the economic challenges of a pandemic, the social unrest in response to systemic racism, and the rise of extremist ideologies in America- the challenges we face are incredible. But, oftentimes great challenges like this present tremendous opportunity as well. As we look to the summer of 2021, we see an opportunity to aggressively work at starting to repair and move forward from the challenges of the pandemic. Ignite is just such an opportunity- it offers a safe and fun environment, where students can build relationships, improve the reading and math skills, and learn some of the social emotional skills they will need to confront today’s reality and tomorrow’s challenges. Ignite is the support many families are hoping for.
At its core, Ignite is a summer program that offers relevant and engaging courses for students, striking a strong balance of academics and the fun spirit lifting activities of a summer camp. WIth an eye to tomorrow’s opportunities, we focus on different career paths of interest to students entering grades nine through twelve.
Students attend four courses each day, Monday through Thursday, and have a virtual trip experience on Fridays. Class size is limited to 15 students.
Program Overview
Ignite, sponsored by S.P.A.R.K. EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS, provides a unique, four-week educational experience that builds strong academic and character skills while engaging students in interest based pathways, hands-on lessons, activities, and virtual trips.
S.P.A.R.K. Educational Solutions is composed of current practitioners
S.P.A.R.K. Educational Solutions is composed of current practitioners, school leaders, coaches, and education administrators. The company thrives on challenges that disrupt the cycle of low achievement, creating lifelong sustainable outcomes. We provide educational enrichment through project-based learning. Our educational design provides a hands-on approach which helps students (retain/ embrace)information and allows them to focus on academic content. IGNITE in its design provides personalized, socially relevant, and standard based projects and experiences.
We propose to provide four (4) weeks of academic enrichment and structured interest based activities, entitled Ignite. IGNITE will serve 100 students ages 13 to 17. Teacher training will begin Monday June 28, 2021 to Friday, July 29th. Students will attend from Monday July 5th to July 30th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. Students will have the option of enjoying their experience in the comfort of their home or a safe secure building (if possible).
