The Pathmakers (10-14 Years Old)
As our tiny humans get taller, we rise to meet their growing minds. Our middle schoolers begin to explore purpose, passions, and real-world problem solving through project-based learning and early career-connected experiences. It’s where curiosity meets capability—supported by strong values and whole-family involvement.
What does the day of a Pathmaker look like?
*Subject to adjustment based on learner and parent feedback.
8:00-9:00 Flexible Drop Off
Take the time your family needs for drop offs. We’ll be enjoying a light morning snack and quality time with all ages. Parents can even stay and have coffee/tea with each other while watching our tiny humans play. Overlaps with our Community time.
8:45-9:00 Community
Learners join together as an all-ages group to build community bonds, share stories, reflect, and provide support.
9:00-11:00 Core
Pathmakers work independently and can consult with peers engaging in core subjects like Math, Reading, and Writing through workbooks, and Tech (depending on their chosen curriculum).
11:00-11:30 Snack
All ages help prepare a group snack, enjoy it together, and wrap up with a book while others finish. Then we clean the space as group.
11:30-12:30 Create
Pathmakers work in a Project Based Learning style of exploration. Able to explore areas of interest revolving around Science, Seasonal Themes, and Community Problem Solving.
12:30-1:30 Lunch
Pathmakers have free play after eating lunch.
1:30-2:30 Curious
Pathmakers combine Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Project Based Learning together. They incorporate the arts, entrepreneurial skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking to bring an area of interest to life.
2:30-3:00 Clean up
All ages work together to clean up the space.
3:00-4:00 Flexible Pick-up
All ages will play as a group, engage in reading, or other activity of interest while awaiting pick-up.
What is Career and Technical Education CTE?
A preview of career pathways in areas like health, agriculture, technology, business, engineering, culinary arts, and more
A skills-based, project-driven learning experience (think: building things, solving problems, trying tools, learning trades)
A chance to spark curiosity about how the world works—and how your child might fit into it someday
A way to help your child connect what they’re learning in core subjects (like science, math, and social studies) to real-life situations
Why It Matters:
It builds confidence and self-awareness—children start to see their strengths and interests
Encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving
Helps children see learning as relevant, not just a checklist of subjects
Lays a foundation for high school CTE pathways or even early internships and certifications
Example Activities Might Include:
Designing a product and pitching it Shark Tank-style
Learning basic coding or 3D printing
Exploring nutrition while prepping real recipes
Interviewing local professionals about what their jobs are really like
Simulating an emergency room triage in a health science module
Creating a mock budget, small business, or eco-solution for the Tiny Human Club to implement.