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SPARC offers sports leagues in basketball, soccer and volleyball. Visit our sports page for information and registration forms on current leagues offered.

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  2. Before and After School Programs


    SPARC Before and After School Program is a licensed child care program that provides a great opportunity for your child to learn and grow both before and after school through a variety of clubs, sports, enrichment activities, homework help, and mentoring. The program provides:

    • Snack Time: A healthy after school snack and 100% Juice are provided.
    • Social Time: A chance for friends to catch up, talk about their day, and unwind.
    • Games and Activities: Every day provides a different activity, or choice of activities that work on a core physical, mental, or enrichment element. SPARC focuses on teamwork, sportsmanship, strategy, critical thinking, and more!
    • Homework Time: We give the students a chance to work on any homework from the day, study for any tests, or ask the staff for any specific help with an assignment.
    • Special Events: Movies, pizza parties, and cookouts!
    SPARC also offers clubs throughout the year to enhance learning and physical activity beyond school hours. Participating schools are Fremont*, Harrison, Truman, Watkins, Westport, Williams (p.m. only), and Wilson’s Creek.
    *Pick up and drop off at Watkins elementary. Fremont students will be bused to and from Watkins Elementary each day.
    View Program Flyer | View Registration Form | View Credit Card Form

    Grades K-6
    Before School: 6:30 a.m.-School begins; M-F
    After School: School dismissal-6 p.m.; M-F
    Before School: $20/week
    Reduced rate* - $5/week
    After Scool: $40/week
    Reduced rate* - $15/week

    *Must qualify for free/reduced lunch status


  3. School's Out Program


    Don’t sit around bored when school is out. Come join us for a fun-filled day of exciting field trips, tons of camp-style activities and memories that will last a lifetime! Held at multiple locations, TBA

    Ages 5-12 yrs.
    Oct. 11, Nov. 4-5
    7 a.m.-6 p.m.
    $20/Child/Day


  4. SPARC Elite Feet


    A running program designed to teach the basics of running and fast walking. Training increases slowly to build endurance and prepare participants for the Bass Pro Rock 4 Kids Zombie Run on Sat., Oct. 19. Wanda Gray, Harrison, Hickory Hills, McBride, Sequiota, Truman, and Wilson’s Creek schools

    Grades K-8
    Days and times vary, once a week after school
    Varies, (includes race fee & t-shirt)



  5. Parent's Night Out


    Join SPARC to play in a fun and safe environment, eat dinner, play games, crafts, watch a movie and more! Register now.

    Grades K-5
    Friday, October 25
    5-10 p.m.
    $15/child

  6. Snow Day Program


    When Springfield Public Schools are closed for winter weather, kids may enjoy an activity-filled snow day at Oak Grove Community Center. On-site registration only. Space limited to 60 kids. Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635.

    Ages 5-12 yrs.
    SPS Snow Days
    7 a.m.-6 p.m.
    $20/Child/Day


  7. Winter Break Program


    Don’t sit at home with the Winter Break Blues. Join the SPARC crew for fun-filled camp-style activities at Sequiota Elementary. Space is limited. Registration required. Sequiota School 837-5737

    Ages 5-12 yrs.
    Dec. 20, 23, 27, 30, 31, and Jan. 2, 3
    7 a.m.-6 p.m.
    $20/Child/Day



  8. Ritter Springs Challenge Program


    The Ritter Springs Challenge program will inspire your team to effectively communicate, support each other, solve problems together, and develop stronger relationships. Individually, we will build everyone's self-confidence, awareness of strengths and limitations, trust, stress management skills, and respect for each other. The highlight of our program is our Challenge Course set in the quiet and natural setting of the 245-acre Ritter Springs Park. Our Challenge Course provides a low risk, but challenging element to our teambuilding program that will have your group walking cable ropes, negotiating obstacles, and balancing on elements built close to the ground. Call to schedule for your team or group 874-2412
    View Participant Information Letter | View Registration Form | View Liability Waiver and Medical Release Form
    Ages 5 yrs. and up
    By appointment, year-round
    Time varies, call for details
    $50 non-refundable deposit
    $15/ person for 3-hour session
    $25/ person for 6-hour session

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Effective July 1, 2017, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board shall discontinue accepting Electronic Checks as a payment option for program payments. Credit card & debit cards will continue to be accepted.

For those patrons paying by credit card or debit card: Should funds not be available during the withdrawal process the $20 insufficient funds fee will be assessed and due at the time of payment failure and will be collected with any outstanding program fees. Program privileges will be suspended until all delinquent fees, charges and costs are paid in full. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any additional questions, please see the Administrator or Coordinator.