Troops, not programs.
Volunteers and children are matched into small troops that stay together — the same faces every session, because trust is built on consistency.
A youth-powered nonprofit for the autism community · New Jersey
Every child is a star worth reaching for.
SparkTroops brings high school volunteers and autistic children together in troops — small, consistent teams that meet, play, learn, and grow side by side.
What we do
Sessions that fit every child.
Activities designed around each Bright Star’s comfort — sensory-aware, structured, and led by trained volunteers.
Badges and ranks that mean something.
Volunteers earn recognition the scouting way: by showing up, learning, and serving their community.
Who it’s for
High school students
Become a Trooper.
Serve your community, build real skills, earn service hours and rank.
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Families
Enroll your child as a Bright Star.
A welcoming troop, a consistent routine, and volunteers who show up for your child.
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Adults
Lead a troop.
Bring your experience; we bring the training, the tools, and the team.
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Safety, first and always
Every adult and teen volunteer completes safety training before their first session. Troop Leaders undergo background checks. Two-adult supervision is the rule, not the exception.
Read how we protect every child →A note from our founder
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