GreenState Millard Activity Center

Last week, our team had the opportunity to visit the construction site of the future GreenState Millard Activity Center and see the incredible progress happening inside the building.

While walls are still going up and floors are still being poured, it’s already exciting to imagine the impact this space will have on kids and families across our community. This was also a chance to simply pause and say thank you to our entire Spark team for an amazing school year. 💚

At Spark, there really is no “off season.”
We move straight from the school-year program into summer programming - and we’re already looking ahead to all the possibilities this new space will bring.
Some future Spark programs will call the GreenState Millard Activity Center home, and we truly believe students are going to love it here.

There’s still a lot under construction… but the vision is already becoming real.

Stay tuned - and for now, here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at how it all looked last week. ✨

We are excited to welcome Mike Mackie to the GreenState Millard Activity Center team as our new Programming and Operations Manager! 🎉

Mike brings more than 14 years of experience in youth athletics, programming, facility operations, and event management. Throughout his career, he has worked with athletes from kindergarten through the professional level while helping lead large-scale programs, tournaments, and day-to-day operations for athletic organizations across Omaha.

Mike will begin transitioning into his role as we continue preparing for the opening of the GreenState Millard Activity Center later this year, and we are excited to have his experience and leadership helping shape future programming and operations.

As excitement continues to build, we are currently accepting inquiries for rentals, tournaments, programming opportunities, and events beginning January 2027 and beyond.

For rental information, availability, and custom event planning, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 402-518-3424

Please join us in welcoming Mike to the GreenState Millard Activity Center team!

Please join us in welcoming Rachel Blum as the new Activity Center Director for the GreenState Millard Activity Center!

Rachel brings extensive experience in facility management, youth athletics, tournament operations, and community partnerships. Throughout her career, she has led large-scale athletic operations, managed thousands of games annually, and helped grow some of Omaha’s largest youth sports organizations.

As excitement continues to build, we are now accepting inquiries for rentals, events, tournaments, and future facility use beginning January 2027 and beyond.
For rental information, availability, and custom event planning, please contact Rachel Blum at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 402-518-3424

We are thrilled to have Rachel on board!

A major win for Millard families and young athletes! 🏀🏐

OrthoNebraska and Millard Public Schools Foundation are partnering to bring youth sports performance programming to the future GreenState Millard Activity Center.

This new collaboration will provide families with greater access to:
✔️ Sports performance training
✔️ Injury prevention resources
✔️ Strength & agility coaching
✔️ Athlete development opportunities

The dedicated space inside the new activity center will help support athletes at every stage while making high-quality training more accessible for Millard families.

We can’t wait to see the impact this partnership will have on our community as we prepare for the facility’s opening in January 2027!

⚠️ We almost posted these photos too late… because if we waited until tomorrow, there would already be even more progress. 😅

But we had to share a quick look at the future GreenState Millard Activity Center today - and WOW.

Every time we walk through the building, it feels more real. The walls are going up, the spaces are taking shape, and the excitement keeps growing right along with it.

We’re incredibly grateful to our partners, contractors, and everyone helping bring this vision to life. Seeing how quickly this project is moving is both exciting and inspiring. 💚

And the best part? This is only the beginning. Soon, we’ll start sharing more behind-the-scenes updates about how we’re preparing for opening day, what’s coming inside the facility, and all the ways this space will serve our community for years to come.

It’s happening… and it’s happening fast. 🚧✨

Sampson Construction❤️
Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture🖤
BCDM Architects 💙
Lamp Rynearson 🤍

Do you know who this is? 👷‍♂️

Meet Ryan Patrick - the person who knows everything about sponsorship opportunities at the GreenState Millard Activity Center.

If you’ve ever had questions about getting involved, supporting the project, or finding the right partnership - Ryan is your guy. He’s always responsive, always helpful, and always focused on finding the best fit for every partner.

As we get closer to opening, these conversations matter more than ever - and Ryan is leading the way.

Want to learn more about sponsorship opportunities?
Reach out to Ryan directly: [email protected]

The closer we get, the more you’ll see us on site 👷‍♀️

We stopped by the GreenState Millard Activity Center this week to check in on progress - and it’s exciting to see how quickly everything is coming together. Construction is moving forward right on schedule, and every visit makes it feel more real.

Right now, we’re deep in conversations about opening - planning, preparing, and making sure every detail is ready for the community.

Big things are happening… and we can’t wait to share more soon.

From paper to reality - and it never stops being impressive. You look at the drawings… and see doors. Then you walk the site, and those same doors have a place, a scale, a future.

Huge thank you to the BCDM Architects, Lamp Rynearson, and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, who think through every detail - and to the construction team, Sampson Construction, who bring those ideas to life every single day.

And most importantly - thank you to our community! Your support, your belief, and your involvement are what make this project possible.
This is how something meaningful takes shape.

We’re also continuing to build strong partnerships around this project.
If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to connect - please reach out to Ryan Patrick [email protected].

Introducing the Endeavor Challenge Course at the GreenState Millard Activity Center 💚

We’re excited to bring something truly unique to our community - the Endeavor Challenge Course, a dynamic, multi-level adventure experience designed to inspire movement, confidence, and growth.

Students will have the opportunity to climb, navigate, and challenge themselves in new ways - building teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence along the way. From first steps to final zip line moments, every part of the course is designed to create meaningful, hands-on experiences that go far beyond fun. Because growth doesn’t happen on the ground - it happens when students take that next step, a little higher.

And it’s not just for students. The Endeavor Challenge Course will also serve as a powerful space for adults - ideal for leadership retreats, team-building experiences, and professional development. It’s an opportunity to step outside the usual environment, strengthen collaboration, and grow in new ways together.

Stay tuned - this is just the beginning.

GreenState Millard Activity Center is taking shape - and it’s happening thanks to our incredible partners.

Together with Sampson Construction, we’re making steady progress every day.
More than two-thirds of the roof is now in place - a milestone that truly changes how the building feels.

Standing here, looking through fresh green leaves, it’s hard not to notice how quickly everything is moving - not just construction, but the season itself. Have you noticed how fast the trees came to life this year?

Spring is here. Summer is ahead.
And by late Fall, we open the doors.

No, it’s not launching Artemis II. But for our community, this center matters just as much.

Because this is where moments will happen.
Where connections will grow.
Where something bigger begins.