The SPARRKE calendar
Choose a stage. Pick a date.
Register once
One registration and a signed participation agreement cover every experience for the year.
Reserve your spot
Spots are limited so every group stays small. We confirm by email with what to bring.
Know how you get there
Each experience lists drop-off details or SPARRKE transportation before you reserve.
Answers for parents
Everything families want to know.
Still have a question? Write to us anytime at hello@sparrke.org.
What does SPARRKE cost families?
Membership is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $200. It includes career visits and job shadowing, mentors who invest in your child, service projects with volunteer hours and eligibility for road trips and travel. Members also take part in group fundraising that helps pay for trips.
Who can join?
Young people ages 5 to 18. SPARRKE began in Kansas City and is growing to Dallas and more cities, so ask us about experiences near you. Each member joins the stage for their age: Explorers (5 to 8), Discoverers (9 to 11), Pathfinders (12 to 15) or Ambassadors (16 to 18).
Who supervises my child?
Every experience is led by SPARRKE staff and trained adult Catalysts. All adult volunteers complete a background check and safety training before working with members, and we keep small groups so every young person is known by name.
How does transportation work?
Each experience on our calendar lists how members get there: families drop off and pick up at the site, or SPARRKE provides approved transportation from a central meeting point. You will always know before you reserve.
How often are experiences offered?
Experiences run throughout the year, including weekends and school breaks. Members choose the ones that fit their family, and there is no minimum number required.
Do volunteer hours count for school?
Yes. Service experiences come with documented volunteer hours that members can use for school, honor societies, scholarships and college applications.
Can parents come along?
Absolutely. Parents and guardians are welcome to serve as SPARRKE Catalysts and chaperone experiences after completing the same background check and training as every volunteer.
What if my child has a medical or learning need?
Share it on the registration form and we will plan around it together. Every Catalyst team carries members' emergency information on each experience.
How do I reserve a spot?
Register once, sign the participation agreement, then reserve any experience on the Experiences calendar. We confirm by email with the details you need.