2026 Summer Camps at SPARK
Spark is excited to host several summer camps by owner and educator Darcie Rankin! In addition Spark Studios will be collaborating with others to provide awesome opportunities for learning in the Spark space. Specific registration is linked under each week of offerings. We hope you will join us this summer for science, art and engineering!
June 29 - July3
LetGoYourMind is dedicated to sparking creativity and imagination in children through their engaging LEGO Summer Programs.
Power on and plug in to LetGoYourMind Summer STEM Programs 2026 for a week of LEGO building fun inspired by video games!
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Ages, 6-8, and 9-13.
July 6 - 10
Spark Collaboration with MMUUSD Summer Camps
In this morning Spark class led by Darcie Rankin we will look at different types of architecture from an artistic and engineering viewpoint. Students will have opportunities to participate in mini engineering design challenges as well as to create their own architectural dream building.
In the afternoon students will go on outdoor adventures around our area.
July 13 - 17
Creativity for a Cause
In this SPARK camp we will identify things in our local or global community that students feel passionate about (food scarcity, rainforest depletion, affordability of local skiing, climate change, etc). We will use makerspace low and high cost tools to design items that support our cause.
M- Th 9 - 3
F 9 - 2 (so we can attend Farmers Market)
Age Group: Grade 2 - 6
July 20 - 24
Spark Collaboration with MMUUSD Summer Camps
In this morning Spark class led by Darcie Rankin students will design and create their own PINBOX 3000.
Game design, building and construction, creativity will abound.
In the afternoon students will go on outdoor adventures around our area.
July 27 - 31
Science, Engineering and Art!
Students will experience a week of hands on learning at Spark led by educator Darcie Rankin.
M- F 9 - 3
Ages PreK / K
AUGUST 3 - 7
Art Camp for Gender Creative Kids Spark Collaboration with Gus O’Neill
This will be a full-day art camp for Gender Creative Kids (GCK) led by educator *Gus O’Neill. We define GCK as any child whose gender identity and/or expression go beyond traditional gender binaries. This is a self-identified label; all who believe they belong here will be welcomed.
At camp, we will have fun and make art in a welcoming environment that will celebrate all identities. Plenty of rainbows and sparkles guaranteed!
M- F 9 - 3
Ages Grade 1 - 5
*Gus “goose” O’Neill (he/they) has been an educator for over a decade. Originally from Buenos Aires, he currently lives in Bolton with their two amazing kids and their cuddly Tortie cat, Cora. A speech and language pathologist by training, Gus loves working in early education and with elementary-aged kids. Gus has been part of the community for a long time, having worked at Smilie, JES, and currently in Winooski. Creating community is Gus’ passion, and he wants to make sure all kids have a welcoming environment to be creative as their own true selves.
AUGUST 10 - 14
Science, Engineering and Art!
Students will experience a week of hands on learning at Spark led by educator Darcie Rankin.
M- F 9 - 3
Ages K - 2
AUGUST 10 -14
¡Arte en español! - Art Camp in Spanish! Spark Collaboration with Gus O’Neill
Come join us for an immersive art camp in Spanish! In this camp, kids will have fun, make art, build forts, sing, and dance all while practicing their Spanish. This full day camp will include greeting songs in Spanish, and we’ll practice common vocabulary words that will help us while making art, such as colors, numbers, names for our art supplies, and talking about ourselves in Spanish.
No previous Spanish language experience needed but we encourage all multilingual kids to join us!
M- F 9 - 3
Ages Grade 1 - 5
*Gus “goose” O’Neill (él/elle - he/they) is a native Spanish speaker. Originally from Buenos Aires, he currently lives in Bolton with their two amazing kids and their cuddly Tortie cat, Cora. A speech and language pathologist by training, Gus loves working in early education and with elementary-aged kids. Gus has been part of the community for a long time, having worked at Smilie, JES, and currently in Winooski.