Small Groups Nurture Independence and Self-Concept
Ages 3–5 are the most important years for building neural pathways. We've designed a small-group, innovative, play-based experience for preschoolers that strengthens the brain-body connection, and enhances focus, memory & self-control, so they can build friendships, knowledge, and practical life skills.
We use our SPARKS Framework:
- 🤝 Social Skills — friendship, cooperation, empathy
- 🎭 Pretend Play — imagination, role‑play, confidence
- 🎨 Art — painting, collage, seasonal crafts
- 📚 Reading — stories, vocabulary, reflection
- 🤸 Kinesthetic/Movement — yoga, dance, outdoor play
- 🔬 STEM — counting, patterns, nature, simple experiments
With thoughtfully designed themes of exploration, cooperative, directed and self-directed activities, your child has a space to create, play, learn, and thrive.
The Program at a Glance
For parents who are seeking quality over quantity; a more holistic enriching program where their child is inspired, engaged, and celebrated for their own unique brilliance.
This is not a daycare or a "drop-in" program. It’s an ongoing, 2-days a week, small-group, play-based, enrichment experience designed to nourish your child’s creativity, confidence, and curiosity. We run three 11-week sessions per year, a 3-week Winter Holiday Mini Camp and a 6-week Summer Camp. (No classes in August.)
This is a perfect environment for children ages 3 1/2 - 5 who:
- are/will be home- schooled
- feel more comfortable in smaller groups
- are not ready for a full day/full week daycare or preschool
- have families who want something distinctive and meaningful for them
Created by two experienced educators and carefully curated to help SPARK your child's unique brilliance. The small class size (no more than 7 to a class) allows shy children to play, socialize, create and learn without getting overwhelmed or overlooked.
*BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY by contacting Barbara at: create@theartoasis.net
Our Schedule:
Our drop-off program is loosely structured, flexible and intentional. We run a two-day schedule, mornings only for 3 hours each morning from 9 - 12 noon.
You can select a Mon + Wed schedule OR a Tues + Thurs schedule.
Our 2026 dates:
- Winter session: January 12 to March 25 (11 weeks)
- Spring session: April 13 to June 17 (10 weeks).
- Summer Explorers Camp: (Tues/Wed/Thurs - June 22 to July 30 (6 Weeks)
- Fall session: September 14 - November 19 (10 weeks)
- Handmade Holidays Winter Camp: (Tues/Wed/Thurs - Dec 1 - Dec 17)
*(No regular sessions in August.)
Current Openings:
Our current program openings for the Winter Session as of 1/15/26: 4 Studio spaces available for Mon/Wed mornings - 9 - 12 noon (Our Tues/Thurs class is filled.)
Other Details:
Children must be able to understand and follow simple instructions. Children must be potty trained, with the ability to communicate their needs, be independent in the bathroom (pull up/down their clothes, clean themselves), and wash their hands.
We highly recommend scheduling a tour with your child before you decide.
* A completed registration form and deposit are required to reserve your child’s studio space. Your deposit and monthly tuition maintain their dedicated place in our studio community, supporting a stable, enriching environment where your child can explore, socialize, gain new skills, and shine!
REGISTER TODAY! Book your tour - by calling 267-245-5938
- Our Studio Location: 3668 Ridge Rd. Perkasie, PA 18944 (Inside of St Matthrew's Lutheran Church)
- Our Mailing address: P.O. Box 191 - Perkasie, PA 18944 (We do not receive mail at our physical location)
How to Register Winter 2026:
Winter session 2026 registration is now open. After you book your tour and visit with us, you have one week to return your deposit and registration form to secure your child's spot in our program.
Tuition for our Winter Session includes a non-refundable $125 registration fee and $25 off monthly tuition (you pay $320/month for the first 11-week/3-month session.
After your 11-week Winter session, if you would like to continue in our Spring session, your rate will remain $320/month. (Your rate will be locked in for at least one year with no additional registration fee, as long as you stay in the program.)
We offer a 10% sibling discount. *(Be sure to ask us if we are running a special.
Contact Barbara with your questions and to book your tour! 267-245-5938
Art Explorers Summer Camp 2026!
June 23 - July 31, 2026
For ages 3 1/2 - 6. This is a drop-off program, three mornings a week - Tues/Wed/Thurs from 9:30AM - 1:00 PM - for 6 weeks.
Art Explorers Summer Camp is now enrolling! This arts-integrated preschool enrichment program offers a unique blend of creative play, movement, and imagination in a small-group setting.
Located at The Art Oasis Studio in Perkasie/Bedminster PA, the camp runs June 23rd–July 31st, 2026. Ideal for families seeking a nurturing, hands-on summer experience rooted in early childhood development and artistic exploration.
LOCATION: 3668 Ridge Rd., Perkasie PA 18944 (inside St Matthew's Lutheran Church)
Children must be 3 1/2 by June 1, 2026, understand basic 1 and 2-step directions, and be fully potty trained. Space is limited to 12 spots to prevent overcrowding.
Please register early! We cannot hold studio space without a completed registration form and deposit. Please contact Barbara for availability: 267-245-5938 or create@theartoasis.net
Meet Your Bright SPARKS Studio Guides!
Barbara Gini & Lauren Bruge
"We’re not just educators. We’re creative guides & Bright-Sparkers."
Barbara and Lauren are the mother-daughter duo behind Bright SPARKS, blending artistic imagination, movement-based learning, and a deep understanding of how children learn and grow best — through play, connection, and curiosity.
Barbara brings many years of enrichment experience: from sensory-motor coaching and therapeutic art to adaptive yoga and creative recreation program design. She’s a mother of 4 grown kids, a former home school parent, a certified kids’ yoga instructor and avid reader, writer, creative and storyteller with a passion for whole-child learning.
Lauren is our Child Whisperer, Captain of Crayons and soon-to-be certified early educator who infuses every activity with care, enthusiasm, and just the right amount of structure. Her hands-on work with young children and fresh academic insights make her both relatable and inspiring to kids and parents alike.
Together, they’re intentionally non-traditional and proudly SPARK-ified — guiding children not just to have learn while having fun, but to shine!
Their classes, workshops and enrichment programs provide a playful, warm and supportive environment for your child to make new friends, express themselves creatively, and explore the world while meeting and exceeding their important developmental milestones! We can't wait to watch your child shine!
Your Studio Guides - Miss Lauren & Ms Barb.
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