Your Summer.
Your Rules.

No teachers. No tests. Just 6 weeks to build whatever you can imagine.

See The Plan โžœ
(Warning: You might accidentally learn something.)

See What Atelius Is All About

Creative characters

The Master Plan

1

The Playground

Week 1

Try everything! 3D printing, coding, painting, robotics. Make a mess. Find what you love.

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The Deep Dive

Weeks 2-5

Pick ONE idea, dig deep, and build it out. Journal your progress. Self-assess and get peer feedback.

3

The Expo

Week 6

Show off your creation to the world. Be proud of what you built.

Pick Your Character

Who will you be this summer? Here are some ideas:

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The Builder

"I want to make things that move, fly, or explode (safely)."

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The Coder

"I want to build my own video games and apps."

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The Scientist

"I want to mix chemicals and look at gross stuff under microscopes."

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The Artist

"I want to draw, film, design, and create beauty."

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The Author

"I want to write books, poetry, comedy sketches, or film scripts."

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The Performer

"I want to act, dance, make music, or put on a show."

Maker characters

Dream Big

Ideas you could try this summer:

"Stop-motion animation with LEGOs" ๐ŸŽฌ
"A comic book about a cat detective" ๐Ÿ˜บ
"Build a drone that actually flies" ๐Ÿš
"A website for my dog walking business" ๐Ÿ•
"Design my own fashion brand" ๐Ÿ‘—
"Start a pottery studio in my garage" ๐Ÿบ
"Create an online game with my friends" ๐ŸŽฎ
"Bake cakes that look too pretty to eat" ๐ŸŽ‚

When & Where

๐Ÿ“… The Basics

Duration: 6 weeks

Schedule: 3 hours, Monday-Friday

Ages: 10-14 years

Group Size: Max 15 students

Exact dates coming soon!

๐Ÿ“ United States

Princeton, New Jersey

Specific venue details coming soon

๐Ÿ“ India

Pune, Maharashtra

Solapur, Maharashtra

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Specific venue details coming soon

๐Ÿ’ฐ Tuition details coming soon. Limited scholarships available!

Parents Ask Questions

We get it. Here are the answers:

What if my kid has no clue what they want to do?

Perfect! Week 1 is all about trying different stuff. They'll mess around with tools, materials, and ideas until something clicks. Our mentors are pros at helping kids find their spark.

Are they actually learning or just playing?

Both! When kids build what they care about, they learn without realizing it. Coding, physics, art, writingโ€”it all happens naturally when you're making something awesome.

How is this different from regular learning?

Self-driven learning focused on mastery, not just know-how. No tests, no gradesโ€”just the satisfaction of getting really good at something they chose. We're guessing you've felt the need for this shift too.

What if they want to switch projects halfway?

Totally fine! Figuring out what sticks is part of the journey. We help them notice patterns in what excites them, and sometimes switching IS the right move.

What will they have at the end?

Something they're PROUD of! It could be a game, a film, a contraption, a book, a performanceโ€”whatever they built. Plus photos, videos, and stories of their journey.

Is it safe? (Asking about the tools and stuff)

100%. We train kids on every tool, have mentors supervising, and clear safety rules. Exploration is awesome; being reckless is not.

What about kids who are super shy or super hyper?

Everyone's welcome! Some kids work solo, others collaborate. Some are loud, others are quiet. The beauty of this is you get to be YOU while making cool stuff.

Why did you start this?

Because the current education system was built 170 years agoโ€”and children deserve better. Read more about why we started Atelius โ†’

Who's behind Atelius?

It started with one student's question and grew into a movement. Meet the people behind Atelius โ†’

Ready to Start?

Grab your spot before they're gone.

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