AOT x Edge Esmeralda Collaboration: Building a Multigenerational Learning Community

We're thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between All One Thing (AOT) and Edge Esmeralda (EE) that reimagines how families learn, grow, and create together. This partnership brings together AOT's innovative educational approach with Edge Esmeralda's vision for a multigenerational community of builders and thinkers.

All One Thing is powering the Pop-up Kid + Family Camp at Edge Esmeralda—a multi-week gathering from May 24 - June 21, designed to nourish connection, curiosity, and creativity across all ages.

A New Vision for Family Learning

At the heart of this collaboration is a shared belief that learning happens best when it crosses generations, disciplines, and traditional boundaries. The AOT x EE partnership creates a unique environment where:

• Children and adults learn side-by-side through structured activities and open exploration
• Expertise flows in multiple directions between parents, children, and community members
• Learning is hands-on and experiential rather than confined to classroom settings
• Technology and nature complement each other in a balanced approach to education

Milestone Monday to Fun Friday: A Week in the Life

Our collaborative programming follows a thoughtful rhythm that balances structure with freedom, technology with nature, and individual pursuits with community engagement. Here's a glimpse into our weekly schedule:

Milestone Monday

Focused on work, learning, and life goals, Mondays begin with community check-ins and include activities like farm tours, morning movement, AI storybook workshops, and creative coworking sessions where parents and children can work alongside each other.

Taco Tuesday

Food, life, and sustainability take center stage with activities like movement games, food preparation, taste tests, garden-to-taco workshops, and dancing—all designed to connect our community to the sources of our nourishment.

Wilderness Wednesday

We strengthen our connection to nature through river ecology explorations, nature walks, watershed model building, and outdoor activities that help us understand our place in the natural world.

Thinking Thursday

STEM, puzzles, and critical thinking drive the day with focus puzzles, science fair preparation, engineering challenges, and Henrietta Hexagon STEM workshops that engage learners of all ages.

Fun Friday

We embrace healthy indulgence and creativity with open play, wellness rotations, creative projects, and community celebrations that bring the week to a joyful close.

Special Programs and Alternating Weekends

Our programming extends to weekends with alternating themes:

• Strong Saturday / Supply Drop Saturday: Physical challenges, family strength games, and preparedness training
• Science Fair Saturday / Service Saturday: Project showcases and community service opportunities
• Sunrise Sunday / Screen-Free Sunday / Sunset Sunday: Mindfulness practices, analog games, and community gatherings

Bringing Together the Best of Both Worlds

This collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations:

All One Thing brings: - Innovative educational programming like the Henrietta Hexagon AI Storybook Workshops - Child-centered learning approaches that foster creativity and critical thinking - Expert facilitators and educational content creators

Edge Esmeralda contributes: - A vibrant community of builders, thinkers, and creators - Beautiful facilities set in nature-rich environments - A vision for multigenerational living and learning

Join Us in Building the Future of Learning

This partnership represents more than just programming—it's a prototype for something bigger. As Edge Esmeralda works toward creating a permanent town centered on multigenerational learning and innovation, this collaboration with AOT helps test and refine approaches to family-centered education.

✨ Call for Collaborators: Build With Us

We’re opening the doors to parents, creatives, educators, inventors, and experimenters who want to share something inspiring with the next generation. If you have a project, demo, class, or story you’ve been wanting to test with kids and families—bring it! Let’s build experiences that spotlight what’s possible and give young minds access to the incredible things our community is dreaming up.

**📩 Fill out this form to express interest in becoming a design partner for Kid + Family Sessions at Edge Esmerelda!

The Future is Multigenerational

In a world where education often happens in age-segregated environments, AOT and Edge Esmeralda are proving that the richest learning happens when generations mix, when disciplines cross-pollinate, and when play and work find harmony. This partnership isn't just about educating children—it's about creating learning environments where everyone, regardless of age, can grow, contribute, and thrive.

We invite you to follow this collaboration and consider how you might incorporate these principles into your own family's learning journey.

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