Power Weekend Spring ‘25: May 31st and June 1st
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Power Weekend Spring ‘25: May 31st and June 1st *—*
Join us for a 2-day experience designed to equip kids
ages 5–9; 10—14 with the life skills schools don’t teach—
like public speaking, emotional resilience, negotiation, time management, self-care,
and more.
With two age-specific tracks, hands-on workshops, and expert instructors, your child will leave feeling confident, empowered, and ready to take on the world.
Choose your experience:
Register for a Power Pass (1-day access) or go all in
with the Warrior Pass (full weekend access).
DAY 1:
Confidence & Communication Lab
✨ Yoga & Breathwork to find calm and focus
🎭 The Art of Small Talk through fun games and role-play
🎨 Art from the Heart – emotional expression through creativity
🧠 Affirmations & Identity Building
🗣️ Intro to Persuasion & Debate Challenges
💃 Bonus: Our younger group kicks off with the legendary “Chicken and Banana” dance! 🐔🍌
🧡 Reflection Circles to wrap up and share proud moments
DAY 2:
The Future-Ready Toolkit
💪 Fuel Your Body – nutrition, movement & self-care habits
🕒 Time Mastery – how to organize, plan, and prioritize
👯 Friendship & Networking Skills for stronger social confidence
💵 Money Smarts & Negotiation Games to build financial literacy and decision-making
🎤 Public Speaking Games for intentional and impactful communication
🎉 Final Celebration with shout-outs and surprises!
Spaces are limited—register now to save your spot!
Spring Classes—
Spring Session is in full swing. End of year showcase will be on June 8th.
Classes are currently offered in-studio at AndCo. (201 Montgomery Street) and in partnerships with schools like Stevens Coop, Waterfront Montessori, Waldo School, Hamilton Montessori, and PS16
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Junior Orators
Boost those confidence muscles by speaking in front of tiny and not-so-tiny audiences, and have fun along the way. We will arm you with secret tools to conquer those pesky nerves!
Ages 5-7
45 minutes -
Emerging Orators
Add body language, the use of gestures and a little bit of drama to engage audiences with your speech wile refining diction and practicing a range of voice articulation
Ages 6-9
45 minutes -
Junior Debate
Learn the art of crafting compelling arguments, using facts but also humor, storytelling, and a touch of drama to sway their audience.
Ages 8-11
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Intermediate Debate
Refining speech, mastering proactive research, and adopting a more assertive stance in debate opposition.
Ages 9-14
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Unlocking AI
Coming soon at a School near you!
Introduce kids to the amazing world of AI, exploring its tools and revealing its limits. This course is all about supercharging our young thinkers to tackle AI with critical smarts and the art of working smarter, not just harder!
Ages 8+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Design Fundamentals
Coming soon at a School near you!
Uncover the magic behind creating eye-catching layouts, making words dance with readability, and crafting designs that practically high-five you for being so user-friendly!
Ages 9+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Empowering Voices
Coming soon at a School near you!
Learn to write for influence and action. Find your inner advocate and activistn and find a voice that uffects change and demands attention.
Ages 8+
60 minutes | laptop provided -
Personal Branding
Coming soon at a School near you!
Find and define your personal brand: everything from your visual identity to your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Students will leave the course more confident of their path forward.
Ages 9+
60 minutes | laptop provided
See the progress we’ve made…
Meet Bani
Bani, a New York City native, has lived in Jersey City since 2009, raising her 11-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. With a Master’s in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, she has excelled as a product designer, educator, and people manager. Her career spans diverse corporate environments, including Amazon, MealPal, and mid-sized firms, managing 260+ client teams and leading product teams of 19+ contributors.
Bani has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at New York Tech and a Lead Instructor at Flatiron School and General Assembly. Her passion lies in empowering the next generation, evidenced by her project "Edge Up," which she has dedicated 2.5 years to developing. "Edge Up" focuses on teaching soft and hard skills to young individuals, preparing them for future success.
Bani Phul-Anand
Product Designer + Curriculum