SPARK City

Welcome to SPARK City, where kids are in charge of keeping a bustling community running smoothly! From fixing traffic jams and water leaks to reducing smog and cheering up the citizens, there’s always something to do. Hop on the bike to generate power, turn water wheels, explore renewable energy, and build new structures that help the city grow. Teamwork and creative problem-solving keep this city thriving! Sponsored by Altra FCU!

How can YOU Play, Learn, and Discover in SPARK City?

Play

Kids step into the roles of city planners, engineers, and everyday heroes. They can ride a stationary bike to generate electricity, turn cranks and wheels to move water, sort pollution from clean energy, and construct buildings with blocks. It’s a vibrant, interactive world full of teamwork and imaginative play.

Learn

Motor Skills:
Gross motor engagement through biking, building, and turning wheels
Fine motor development when connecting parts and placing blocks
Coordination and balance as kids move between different zones of the city

Social-Emotional Development:
Teamwork and shared responsibility to keep the city running
Problem-solving and empathy as kids respond to resident needs
Sense of agency and pride from contributing to a healthier, happier community

STEAM:
Environmental science and sustainability through clean energy exploration
Engineering and systems thinking while solving infrastructure challenges
Cause-and-effect learning through interactive stations that respond to actions

Discover

How can you reduce pollution in the city?

What happens when you ride the bike—where does the energy go?

Can you work together to solve multiple problems at once?

How do your actions change the way the city looks and feels?