We envision a space where we gently offer the basics across different areas of interest, while the environment naturally adapts and evolves with the people who live there — both adults and children.
Anyone who feels inspired to share something valuable is warmly welcome to offer a class or activity, and others can join if it calls to them. It becomes a beautiful, organic flow — guided by curiosity and the free market of ideas and energy. Children (and adults) can freely ask anyone for help or guidance, choosing who they learn from in each moment, and we support one another naturally.
The role of adults at APTB
As adults, we hope to play a more passive, supportive role. We follow our own interests and curiosities, staying available whenever a child reaches out with a question or needs help. We trust that children will set their own standards of achievement, so there’s no need for praise, critique, or testing from us. We simply offer help or input when it’s specifically asked for.
You can read more about this philosophy in our Values.
At some point, through an organic process, there’ll be people teaching regular classes of all sorts that can be joined voluntarily. A time table will be built bit by bit as participants see as fit.
“Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.”
Blocks
At APTB we’ll offer the basic equipment for the following Blocks that will be placed in different types of natural structures such as yurts, bamboo buildings or teepees:
● Library
● Science & AI/robotics Block
● Creative Block (sewing, painting, crafting etc)
● Woodworking shed
● Music Block
● Theater block
● Cowork for parents (kids are allowed in if an adult has tasks or projects to share)
● Animals (cats, dogs, chickens, goats, cows, horses, donkeys and ponies)
● Fruit trees and greenhouses
● Gym
● Retreat Center (for Yoga, BJJ and other quiet activities)