Programs

View our printable Calendar of Opportunities with 2023-2024 dates.

Engaging Field Trips

Students attend a keynote or opening performance, followed by three interactive breakout sessions.

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CreativeCon

CreativeCon is an event for students in grades 5-8. Students will strengthen their ability to invent, create, and problem-solve. They will utilize new ideas to fulfill artistic and STEM challenges.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Arts Education

January 11, 2024 at Ted Mann Concert Hall, U of MN


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Creativity Festival

Creativity Festival is an event for students in grades 3-5. Students will explore and strengthen their creativity while getting the chance to practice new approaches to self-expression and problem-solving.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Arts Education

January 9 & 10, 2024 at Ted Mann Concert Hall, U of MN


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STEMLink

STEMLink is an event for students in grades 5 & 6. Students learn the practical applications of science, technology, engineering, and math and how these skills can lead to an exciting career.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Science

Spring 2024 at Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park
Spring 2024 at Normandale College, Bloomington


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Young Authors Conference

Young Authors Conference (YAC) is an event for students in grades 4-8. Sessions are taught by local writers, poets, musicians, playwrights, actors, illustrators, and more.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards
in English Language Arts

March 15 & May 28 – May 31, 2024 at Bethel University, Arden Hills

Exciting Academic Competitions
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Future City Competition

Future City Competition is an engineering competition for students in grades 6-8. Teams work with an engineer mentor to design a futuristic city, build a scale model, write an essay, and give a presentation.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Science, Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts

January 20, 2024 at Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount


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Knowledge Bowl

Knowledge Bowl is an academic team competition for grades 6-8 and 9-12. It strengthens problem-solving and critical thinking skills while emphasizing student growth centered on academics.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Science, Math, Social Studies, and English Language Arts

Middle Grades: November – February / Senior High: December – March


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Math Masters

Math Masters is a half-day mathematical competition for students in grades 4-6. Students work individually and as a team to answer multiple rounds of math questions, utilizing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. SparkPath partners with Math Masters to provide coordination and an Arden Hills location.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in Math

April 26, 2024 at Bethel University’s Anderson Center (SparkPath office)


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Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee

The Twin Cities Regional Spelling Bee is a competition for students in grades 4-8 that strengthens literacy skills. Students increase their vocabulary, improve their spelling, and develop useful language skills for life.

Aligns with Minnesota Academic Standards in English Language Arts

March 7, 2024 at Fridley High School Auditorium

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SparkPath is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that presents its programs in collaboration with BrightWorks, a Minnesota Service Cooperative. BrightWorks member districts/schools save 30-50% on SparkPath registration fees. For more information, visit www.brightworksmn.org.

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