Abot Tala Junior Block Three 2026

Self-Directed & Interest-Led Learning Program For Kids Ages 7-12

Spark your child's love for learning in a space where they can explore their interests through hands-on projects, games, and various field trips. During this experience, we strive to build each member's confidence and collaboration skills, with the goal of truly igniting their passion for discovery. Learn how to join below!

Block Details

Where: Live Online Classes via Zoom, Slack Workspace, or Gather Town

Duration:

October 19–December 12

Meet Your mentor!

Nica Cosio is an arts and crafts mentor with over 10 years of teaching children, teens and adults in both group workshops and one-on-one settings. Her workshops, which revolve around collage, printmaking, creative journaling and paper crafts, have been conducted in collaboration with different educational platforms, cultural organizations, and community programs. As a homeschooling mom of three and someone who was homeschooled from an early age herself, she believes in self-directed learning and in the importance of adapting lessons to different learning styles and developmental stages. She currently runs a collaborative co-working studio with her husband called Honeycomb Manila where they also organize community-building events. In her free time, her favorite things to do are go on nature walks, visit cafes to journal and get lost in a good book.

Special dates for this block!

In-Person SDL - October 26, Special Halloween Party Edition, Salaro QC

This is at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1:30-9pm. Please come in your Halloween costume. Please note that this is a potluck party.

In-person SDL — November 9, Common Room Makati and Ayala Triangle Park (Craft and Park Afternoon)

We'll spend the first part of the afternoon crafting at the Common Room in Makati and when we're done, we'll spend the rest of the afternoon at Ayala Triangle Park.

In-person SDL - November 23, Salaro QC

This is at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm.

Event - December 12, Limitless 2026 at 123 Block, Mandala Park, Mandaluyong

This is Abot Tala's yearly Christmas Bazaar and Gig which is open to the public. Kids, teens, and parents are encouraged to get a booth to sell products or offer any of their services at our Christmas bazaar. There will also be teens from our community and guest artists who'll perform so our learners get to experience great live Filipino music.

These activities and events are completely optional, but open to all members! Please note that there are separate fees for in-person activities and events.

Fees

Junior Clubs

4-session club

₱1,500/club

8-session club

₱3,000/club

Free mentoring based on total clubs joined for the block:

1-3 clubs = 2 mentoring sessions

4-6 clubs = 4 mentoring sessions

SDL Sessions & Event Fees

Salaro SDLs

₱600/ea

All (3) Salaro SDLs

₱1,500

Fees for other events and activities will vary.

Note: Additional mentoring fee required if child joins SDL meetups without any club

ATJ Additional Mentoring Fees

Required if a child joins SDL sessions without any club

SDL sessions joined

Mentoring fee

1-2 sessions

₱350 (1 mentoring session)

3 sessions

₱750 (2 mentoring sessions)

Registration

For regular rates, payments can be made in three (3) terms:

  • 30% upon registration

  • 35% by the 4th week of the Block

  • 35% by the 7th week of the Block

Invoices will be sent to the legal guardian via email. Payments can be settled through bank transfer via BDO, credit/debit card via Paypal, and online payment via GCash.

via our Family Portal

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