Bright SPARKS Framework
Ages 4–6 are full of imagination, curiosity, and rapid brain growth — and children thrive when they’re given space to explore in an engaging, creative environment.
Our small‑group enrichment model helps children build independence, focus, and self‑concept through hands‑on art, STEM, storytelling, movement, and play. And for our older Pre‑K learners, our new Foundations Lab offers deeper exploration in early literacy and math through collaborative & fun project‑based learning.
Our SPARKS Framework Lights the Way & Supports the Whole Child
🤝 Self-Concept - confidence, emotional awareness, autonomy, resilience
🎭 Pretend Play - imagination, role‑play, narrative thinking, confidence
🎨 Art - Expression, creativity, sensory exploration, meaning‑making
📚 Reading - Stories, vocabulary, reflection, comprehension
🤸 Kinesthetic/Movement - Body awareness, regulation, coordination, confidence
🔬 STEM - Curiosity, problem‑solving, experimentation, logic
Your child will create, discover, and grow — all while building self-concept, friendships and the foundational skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
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
Our Bright SPARKS Kinder-Ready drop-off enrichment program is for children ages 4 - 6 who are ready for the next phase of independence away from their primary caregivers.
Our 2‑day‑a‑week sessions are a much calmer, more engaging alternative to large centers or full‑day programs. We blend art, STEM, storytelling, movement, outdoor exploration and social‑emotional learning in a highly engaging, nurturing environment. We run one 10-month session (Sept to June) per year, plus seasonal workshops, and summer studio programs.
(Our Art Oasis also offers a variety of shorter session programs for younger children and caregivers that you can explore here.)
With our optional Foundations Lab, older Pre‑K learners (ages 4–6) can stay for an additional 60 minutes of individualized early literacy, writing, and math, all taught through fun, cooperative games, art, and other hands‑on, creative exploration.
Ideal for children who:
- love to build, play and create
- thrive in smaller, quieter groups
- are homeschooled or hybrid‑schooled
- need a gentle transition before kindergarten
- aren’t ready for full‑day/full‑week programs
- benefit from individualized attention
Created by two experienced educators, (a mother-daughter team) Bright SPARKS offers a thoughtfully curated environment where children feel safe, inspired, and deeply supported. *BOOK YOUR TOUR: BrightSparksPA@gmail.com | 267‑245‑5938
Our Schedule
Daily & Weekly:
Our enrichment studio offers a small‑group, two‑day‑a‑week program from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, blending art, STEM, storytelling, movement, and hands‑on exploration.
Mon + Wed - Bright SPARKS Kinder-Ready (ages 4–6)
Optional: Extended session for ages 5–6 (60-minute add-on)
Tues - Bright SPARKS - Creative Foundations Lab: a nature‑rich, creativity‑centered enrichment program for 4–6 year olds - with an optional 60-minute Extended Session
*Call for current availability
Session Schedule:
2026 Season:
- Camp Oasis Summer Session:
Tue/Wed/Thu, June 23 – July 30 (6 weeks)
- 2026 Session:
September 14 – June 17, 2027 - (10 months)
- Frost & Found Winter Camp Workshop:
FRI -Nov 13 - Dec 18, 2026 (6 weeks)
What Makes Bright SPARKS Special?
We intentionally build self‑concept BEFORE social skills:
The REAL developmental sequence:
1. Self‑Concept - “I know who I am.” leads to →
2. Emotional Regulation - “I can manage my feelings.” leads to →
3. Social Skills - “I can connect with others.”
Most programs start at Step 3. We start at Step 1. That’s why our program is so successful with:
- helping children feel safe
- helping them feel connected
- helping them feel capable
- helping them feel seen
- helping them feel confident
- helping them feel expressive
- helping them feel like they matter
We reinforce this through:
- small groups
- creative, play‑based learning
- hands‑on Art & STEM exploration
- a warm, nurturing studio where every child is known and celebrated
- themes and activities that spark curiosity long after class ends
- a community where imagination and connection flourish
Join our Bright SPARKS family today! Book your tour by calling 267-245-5938
Current Openings:
We have limited openings in our Fall 2026 Morning Session (9 AM – 12 PM):
Bright SPARKS Kinder-Ready (5 - 6-year-olds)
- Mon/Wed 9 AM - 12 Noon - 2 openings
- Foundations Lab - Optional 60‑minute extension to 1:00 PM (limited availability)
Bright SPARKS Preschool Enrichment (3 - 4-year-olds)
- Tue/Thurs - FULL - (waitlist has been started)
- Practical Play Lab - Optional 30‑minute extension to 12:30 PM (FULL)
Contact Barbara for more information: 267-245-5938
Readiness & Requirements
To ensure a safe, nurturing environment, children must be able to follow simple instructions, communicate their needs, and be fully potty trained (independent with bathroom routines and handwashing). We encourage families to schedule a tour so your child can experience our studio before enrolling.
Enrollment Information
A registration form and deposit are required to reserve your child’s space. Your deposit and monthly tuition maintain your child’s dedicated place in our intentionally small studio community — supporting consistency, connection, and meaningful learning.
BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY: 📞 267‑245‑5938 📧 BrightSparksPA@gmail.com
Studio Location: 3668 Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944 (Inside St Matthew's Church)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 191, Perkasie, PA 18944 (Mail cannot be sent to church)
Fall 2026 Registration is Now Open!
We invite families to schedule a personal tour or join a preview class to visit and experience our creative learning studio. After your visit, you’ll have one week to submit your registration form and deposit to secure your child’s place in our program.
Fall 2026 Tuition: Registration Fee: $175 per family (separate and non‑refundable)
Returning families: $75 registration per family. (Non-refundable.)
- Mon/Wed Bright SPARKS Kinder-Ready Enrichment Program: 10‑month session Sept - June for 4 - 6-year-olds. Tuition: $3,000 paid in full (save $250); or 3 payments (with credit card on file) of $1,033 (save $150) or 10 monthly payments (with card on file) of $325.
- Optional Foundations Lab Extension (ages 5–6) 10‑month session for 4 - 6-year-olds. An optional 60‑minute extension added on to core program, supporting early literacy, writing, and math through creative, hands‑on learning. *Special Fall Introductory Rate: $500/10 months (regularly $1000.)
- Tues Creative Foundations Lab (ages 4 - 6) - 1 morning per week - 10‑month session Sept - June for 4 - 6-year-olds) - Tuition: $2,350 paid in full (save $150); or 3 payments of $816 (save $50 - with credit card on file) or $250 billed monthly (with card on file.)
- Creative Foundations Extended Session: An optional 60‑minute extension supporting social, cooperative and practical life skills through creative, hands‑on learning. *Special Fall Introductory Rate: $200/10 months (added on to core program)
Your tuition rate will remain the same for one full year with no additional fees or increases, as long as your child continues in the program. Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition as space allows.
Withdraw Policy: Because we are small-group and session-based and each spot is reserved exclusively for your child, withdrawals require 30‑day written notice; tuition for the session is continual and non‑refundable once enrolled regardless of how many days the child attends.
SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR: 267‑245‑5938 - BrightSparksPA@gmail.com
Studio Location: 3668 Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944 (Inside of St Matthew's Lutheran Church)
Camp Oasis - Summer Studio (Age 3 1/2 - 8)
Art at the Heart of Every Discovery!
If the idea of a crowded, chaotic summer camp doesn’t feel right for your child, our Summer Studio offers a calm, creative alternative.
Camp Oasis blends Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math into a curated, enrichment‑focused experience designed for curious, hands‑on learners.
Each day, children explore:
- engaging art projects
- simple science discoveries
- storytelling and reading
- design challenges
- outdoor play
- creative problem‑solving
All through a fun, play‑based lens. All materials are included. (Children bring a snack/lunch and water bottle.)
Schedule: Tue/Wed/Thurs • 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM June 23 – July 30 • Perkasie Studio
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED — ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED
Please direct inquiries to Barbara at BrightSparksPA@gmail.com.
Camp Frost & Found - Winter Studio (Age 3 - 6)
A Creative Winter Camp Experience for ages 3–6
If the idea of a loud, chaotic winter camp doesn’t feel right for your child, Camp Frost & Found offers a better alternative. Our Frost & Found Winter Studio blends art, STEM, storytelling, and sensory exploration into a magical, winter‑themed enrichment experience designed for curious young learners.
Children step into a warm, inspiring environment where winter textures, frosty discoveries, and creative problem‑solving come together through hands‑on, play‑based learning.
Each day includes:
- ❄️ Frosty Art Invitations — painting, collage, mixed‑media winter creations
- 🔍 Simple Science & Nature Discoveries — ice, snow, crystals, light
- 📚 Storytelling & Quiet Reading Circles — winter tales + imagination
- 🧊 Design & Building Challenges — structures, patterns, engineering play
- 🤸 Movement & Sensory Play — winter yoga, snow‑themed games
- 🎨 Creative Problem‑Solving — open‑ended exploration and discovery
All materials are included. (Children bring a snack/lunch and water bottle.)
Schedule
Tue/Wed/Thurs • 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM December 1 – December 17 - $325/3 weeks.
Registration
Opens each fall (September). Limited spots due to small group size. For inquiries or early interest: 📧 BrightSparksPA@gmail.com 📞 267‑245‑5938
Meet Your Bright SPARKS Studio Guides!
Barbara Gini & Lauren Bruge
Creative educators. Play‑based learning specialists. Bright‑Sparkers at heart.
Barbara and Lauren are the mother–daughter team behind Bright SPARKS, blending artistic imagination, movement‑based learning, and a deep understanding of how young children grow best — through play, connection, and curiosity.
Barbara brings decades of enrichment experience, from sensory‑motor coaching and therapeutic art to adaptive yoga and creative recreation program design. She’s a mother of four grown children, a former home school parent, a certified kids’ yoga instructor, and a lifelong creative with a passion for whole‑child learning.
Lauren is our resident “Child Whisperer” — a soon‑to‑be certified elementary educator who infuses every activity with warmth, enthusiasm, and just the right amount of structure. Her hands‑on experience with young children and fresh academic insights make her both relatable and inspiring to kids and parents alike.
Together, they offer an intentionally non‑traditional, play‑based approach that helps children shine — building confidence, creativity, friendships, and foundational skills in a warm, supportive studio environment.
We can’t wait to welcome your child into our Bright SPARKS community.
Your Studio Guides - Miss Lauren & Ms Barb.
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Preschool & Pre-K Enrichment Class Policies
Bright SPARKS is a 3‑hour, two‑day‑a‑week early enrichment program for children ages 3–6. Our play‑based studio experience blends Art, STEM, literacy, movement, and social learning in an engaging, creative environment designed to nurture confidence, curiosity, and independence.
Once you decide to enroll, simply contact us to schedule your tour. You’ll have the opportunity to meet us, explore our learning studios, and ask questions. If it feels like the right fit, a $150 non‑refundable registration fee will reserve your child’s space.
We offer three 10–12-week seasonal sessions each year, plus:
- a 6‑week Camp Oasis Summer Studio
- a 3‑week Camp Frost & Found Winter Studio
- No regular classes in August, except for Fun Fridays and occasional drop‑in events.
Tuition for Fall 2026
Bright SPARKS Art & STEM Core Program (10 weeks) - $975 paid in full or 2 payments of $487.50 or 3 payments of $325 billed monthly
Practical Play Lab - $200/added to 10-week core session for our optional 30-minute extension for 3 - 4-year-olds (Tues/Thurs)
Foundations Lab - $500/added to 10-week core session for our optional 90-minute extension for 5 -6-year-olds (Mon/Wed)
Families who pay in full receive a $25 credit. Invoices are sent two weeks prior to each due date. Siblings receive a 10% discount as space allows.
Seasonal Camp Tuition
Camp Oasis (Summer) and Frost & Found (Winter) Studio program schedules vary and are billed separately. Please refer to our registration form and full policy sheet for details.
Questions?
We’re here to help. 📧 BrightSparksPA@gmail.com
Bright SPARKS Creative Enrichment – Perkasie, PA
By The Art Oasis
Bright SPARKS is the early childhood branch of The Art Oasis, offering small-group, play‑based enrichment for children ages 3–6 in Perkasie, PA. Families from Sellersville, Hilltown, Dublin, Quakertown, Souderton, Telford, Pipersville, and the greater Bucks County area choose our small‑group studio for its calm environment, creative curriculum, and whole‑child approach.
We specialize in:
- Preschool Enrichment (Ages 3–4)
- Practical Play Lab (Practical Life + Social Learning)
- Creative Art & STEM Enrichment (Ages 3–6)
- Kinder‑Ready Enrichment (Ages 5–6)
- Foundations Lab (Early Literacy + Math Extension)
- Camp Oasis – Summer Studio
- Camp Frost & Found – Winter Studio
- The Art Explorers Club (Parent/Child)
Our Creative Learning Studio, Bis located inside St Matthew's Lutheran Church, Perkasie. Our Bright SPARKS program provides a warm, developmentally aligned alternative to traditional preschool or daycare programs — with a focus on creativity, confidence, and engaging early learning.