Summer Camp 2025
From TransfoLAB ATH we propose a different summer full of objects and creativity. We will learn creative techniques used in different contexts and with a variety of materials. The main focus will be on the circular economy, design thinking and sustainable fabrication. Each week we will deal with different topics and techniques (making, jewellery, carpentry, textiles etc). We will learn how to find or create new materials, how to design with creative reuse, how to transform everyday waste into new products and designs. At the end of each week we will make an exhibition with all our creations and celebrate with a small party. We will work in a small group to be able to offer maximum care and security, led by one tutor and two assistant. The summer school will be delivered in English, with support in Greek, French and German.
Languages: English, Greek, French (only in June) and German
Place: Andrea Papandreou 85-87, 15232 Chalandri
Dates: 16-27 June 2025 (two weeks) and 7-18 July 2025 (two weeks)
Activity hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00
Capacity: min 5, max 10 children
Age: 7 to 12 years
Price: 135 €/week (10% discount for siblings, or for bookings for 2+ weeks)
Application period: 15th of May to 10th of June 2025 (for the June period) and 28 June 2025 (for the July period)
The registration can be done online by calling us on 2106811141, sending an email to colabhouse.info@gmail.com or by filling the form.
Additional information:
- Food is not included into the price and the parents/guardians will be responsible for sending 2 snacks and lunch every day.
- All the waste that will be used during the activities will be washed and sterilized in advance.
- The tools that will be used are age appropriate and adequate for basic users. The children will wear protective gloves, goggles and ear-plugs as needed by the activity.
- VAT is included in the price.
16 - 20.06.2025, 07 - 11.07.2025
The magnificent world of making with reuse
The first week of our summer school will be full of recovered materials and manufacturing. Each day we will treat a different type of material, with the focus on creative recycling and “upcycling”. We will talk about waste, the manufacture and use of conscious materials, sustainable joinery and manufacturing and concept of "Precious Plastics". We will learn how to design objects following a creative process and we will use different transformation techniques to be able to manufacture different products from reclaimed material. At the end of the week the participants will have several finished objects to take home.
MONDAY - Trash safari and freestyle creation
TUESDAY - Creations with paper reuse and recycling
WEDNESDAY - Low tech Precious Plastics
THURSDAY - Making with wood waste and natural paint
FRIDAY - Making and working with bio-ceramics
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23 - 27.06.2025, 14 - 18.07.2025
Sustainable crafters
With this series of activities, dedicated to the world of crafts, the participants will be able to try different techniques that have a positive environmental impact. Through practical activities we are going to learn basic concepts of the circular economy, how we can extend the life of the objects we use daily by combining traditional and new knowledge, and give value to the residue that can be used to create new things. We will work with old clothes, we will learn through sensory exercises and various materials and we will transform objects into fun designs. At the end of the week the participants will have several finished objects to take home.
MONDAY - Making a loom (wood) and weaving with plastic
TUESDAY - Instruments from different materials (wood, metal, plastic)
WEDNESDAY - Make jewelry/keychains out of plastic and other waste
THURSDAY - Make designs from and on textile
FRIDAY - Moulding with various biomaterials
Schedule for the day
9:00 - 9:30 - Arrival
9:30-10:00 - Circle Time type of activity
Discuss the day's agenda and make rules and expectation clear
Share something (related to the day's activities or personal stories)
Prepare for the day ahead.
10:00 - Breakfast/Snack/Play
10:30 - Workshop (Activity 1)
Engage in the main activity or lesson planned for the morning.
13:00 - Lunch (Tuesdays picnic in the garden)
13:30 - Outdoor Activity
Monday - bug hunt
Tuesday - feed the cats and turtles
Wednesday - gardening time
Thursday - water game
Friday - lazy time
14:00 - Workshop (Activity 2)
Engage in an activity or continue from the morning's session.
15:30 - Afternoon Snack
15:45 - Relaxing time
Movie, table games, reading, drawing
16:30 - 17:00 - Departure
Instructors
Neda Tozija
Neda is focusing on the development of educational programs for children and youth based on sustainable design, making, circular economy and inclusion. She also leads the international educational and research projects connected to circularity, making and sustainability.
Neda has 20+ years’ experience in managing products, projects, processes, and organisations. Graduate Industrial Engineer with MBA degree.
Clemence, Lea and Oceane
Exchange students from France.
Hannah
Exchange student from Germany.
