Flying Cloud Institute

A heartfelt thank you to Robbi Hartt and The Berkshire Edge for featuring Flying Cloud Institute’s recent fundraiser! 🌟

​Local media partnerships like this play a vital role in keeping our community connected. By highlighting our work, you help ensure that hands-on art and STEM programs remain vibrant and accessible to young minds across the Berkshires.

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Flying Cloud Institute celebrates end of summer camp and sold-out annual S•M•Arty Party Fundraiser - The Berkshire Edge “We are part of art, engineering, and creative solutions. Our goal is to make incredible opportunities and connections possible!” — Maria Rundle, executive director of Flying Cloud Institute (FCI)

📢 What a day! Thank you for making Flying Cloud’s Summer 2026 S•M•Arty Party an extraordinary success! ✨

​Your energy, generosity, and community spirit made the afternoon truly unforgettable. You fuel our mission every single day, and we are so grateful to have you in the Flying Cloud family 💙

​With nearly half of local students in Pittsfield, Southern Berkshire, Berkshire Hills, and Lee facing economic disadvantages, the need for hands-on science and art education has never been more urgent. ​Calls from area schools are already pouring in for the upcoming year—proving just how vital these programs are. Help us say "YES!" to our schools 🔬🎨

​Be an active part of the solution and empower a local student today:
👉 Donate now: https://www.flyingcloudinstitute.org/donate

Give your child an unforgettable birthday adventure! 🎭🎂 Thank you to Treasure Trunk Theatre for donating an Imagination Adventure Birthday party Package ($300 value) for up to 7 kids to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction! Explore their interactive, theatrical fun at treasuretrunktheatre.com.

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Transform your home or garden space! 🏡🌱 Huge thanks to Studio Nick Spain for donating a 60-Minute Design Consultation ($350 value) complete with a personalized action plan to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction. Discover their internationally acclaimed design work at studionickspain.com!

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Ready for winter fun? ⛷️🛷 A huge thank you to Ski Butternut for supporting Flying Cloud Institute! They’ve donated a winter package featuring 2 Adult Lift Passes & 2 Tubing Tickets ($250 value) to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction. Get ready for the upcoming season at skibutternut.com!

Learn a new creative skill! ⚒️✨ Thank you to Shauna Blythe Burke and The Berkshire Metal Shed for donating a Ring Making Class for 2 in New Marlborough, MA to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction. Check out her craft and classes at shaunablytheburke.com!

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Looking to shift direction, make a big decision, or reach a new goal? 💫 A major thank you to life coach Michael Bolognino for donating a 60-Minute Life Coaching Session ($500 value) to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction! Explore his transformative work at michaelbolognino.com.

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Treat yourself to some self care! 💆✨ Thank you so much to L'io Beauty & Wellness for donating an Environ Skin Care Facial gift certificate ($185 value) to our 2026 S•M•Arty Party silent auction. Book your next relaxing treatment at liobeautyandwellness.com!

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A huge thank you to Caitlin Meister and Joyfully Learning for supporting Flying Cloud Institute! 🧠🌟 They have donated a 3-session Private Tutoring or Executive Functioning Coaching package ($750 value) to our S•M•Arty Party silent auction. Learn more about their personalized learning programs at joyfullylearning.com!

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