Abot Tala Summer Block 2026
Self-Directed & Interest-Led Learning Program For Teens Ages 12-22
Launch yourself into an empowering journey where you get to take charge of your learning! Our program goes beyond the traditional classroom, and offers exciting experiences to explore new interests, connect with mentors and fellow learners, and apply your passions with real-world opportunities. Through a balance of online sessions and in-person meetups, you'll gain the skills needed to build confidence and shape your path, whether that's toward college, a career, or discovering what drives you. Learn more about this block below!
Block Details
Where: Live Online Classes via Zoom, Slack Workspace, or Gather Town
Duration:
March 16-May 15 (No classes the whole of Holy Week)
via Google Forms
Special dates for this block!
March 23 - SDL Meet-up - SaLaro Staycations, QC
Spontaneous edition. This is at our favorite SDL venue, SaLaro along Maginhawa St, Quezon City from 1-9pm.
April 6 - SDL Meet-up - Private Resort in AFPOVAI, Taguig
This isn't your ordinary SDL meet-up. It's also the day we celebrate Abot Tala's 7th birthday, so we hope you can join this one!
The private resort we've rented has a pool, volleyball and badminton court, a billiards table, a dart board, and more! It's gonna be a super fun day because this SDL is open to the whole Abot Tala community - Abot Tala Junior and parents included.
This is from 2pm until 9pm. Feel free to arrive later or leave earlier. Totally up to you, as always!
April 24 - SDL Meet-up - Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife, QC
At this SDL, there'll be lots of activities to choose from. From nature journaling to sketching, reading and writing, and whatever else our community comes up with while we're there!
A guided nature walk is also available for those who haven't done it before.
This is from 9am-3pm. This event is a joint SDL with Abot Tala Junior.
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.
Learn more about Abot Tala!
Fees
SDL Meetups & Event Fees
One (1) SDL Meetup
₱600
All Three (3) SDL Meetups
₱1,500
Event and Field Trip fees will vary.
Additional Mentoring Fees
Launchpad
Portfolio Mentoring
₱1000/session
Launchpad Business Start-up Mentoring
₱1000/session
One-on-One Writing for Teens with Mich Alagao
₱1000/session
Early Registration
Get discounted rates by registering AND paying in FULL during the specified period of early registration (March 8-15)
Regular Registration
Regular Registration Rates will apply on March 16.
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
After registering for a 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 Google Forms
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