Give them something to get excited about
There’s so much more out there than the subjects and activities they already know. Yonder gives your teenager new reasons to get curious, get involved, and genuinely look forward to learning something new.
Learning beyond the classroom
Give your teen a structured place to pursue what they care about, take on real challenges, and become more capable of directing their own learning.
- Digital exploration platform
- One-to-one coaching
- Small-group classes
- Real projects and challenges
I finally had a place to explore something I actually cared about and turn it into something real.
More than they know is possible
There’s a whole world of subjects, ideas, and experiences your teenager hasn’t encountered yet. Yonder helps them discover more of it, develop real knowledge and skills, and grow in ways they might never have expected.
Discover something new
Sometimes the most interesting things are the ones you never knew to look for. Yonder opens the door to unfamiliar subjects, surprising ideas, and experiences that could become something much bigger.
Go beyond the introduction
They don’t just learn the basics. They explore how it works, why it matters, and what they can do with that knowledge. Through investigation, application, and creation, they develop genuine understanding and practical skills.
Grow in unexpected ways
What starts as a new subject might become a lasting interest, a skill they never imagined developing, or an accomplishment they’re proud of. Along the way, they discover more about the world, their abilities, and where those abilities might take them.
I liked that there wasn’t just one right way to do everything. I had to make decisions, try things that didn’t work, and figure out what to do next. By the end, it felt like something I’d actually accomplished on my own.
Help them find their own direction
They don’t have to follow someone else’s idea of what they should be interested in. Yonder gives them the freedom to develop interests of their own and discover where those interests might take them.
Watch what they’re capable of becoming
New skills. Greater independence. Accomplishments they can be proud of. Give your teenager opportunities to discover strengths they didn’t know they had and grow in ways neither of you might have imagined.
Start independently, with a coach, or with a group.
Yonder Plan
Explore by yourself.
Independent exploration with structure: Sparks to dig into, Projects to take on, teaching and step-by-step help where a topic calls for it, and a record of what your teen has done.
Yonder Coach
Go further with a guide.
An experienced adult who challenges your teen’s thinking, helps them get past the sticking points, and checks in on what they said they would try.
Yonder Class
Think bigger with a group.
Six weeks on one topic with other teens: clear explanations from an instructor, real discussion, honest critique, and a chance to improve their work.
More to explore. More they can do.
From discovering an unexpected interest to tackling a project of their own, Yonder helps teenagers expand what they know, what they can do, and what they might want to try next.
Not more homework
We’re not adding worksheets, test prep, or another list of assignments.
Not a fixed curriculum
Your teen chooses from things they may never have come across, and decides how far to take them.
Not a predetermined path
They don’t need to know what they want to become, or even what they like yet. They try things and find out what fits.
What your teen can explore
Interests
Go deeper into something they love, or find a subject they didn’t know they would care about.
Questions
Follow something they genuinely want to understand.
Projects
Build, make, test, research, or create something of their own.
Real problems
Take on a challenge that does not come with one obvious answer.
New experiences
Try something unfamiliar and find out what they want more of.
Parents stay informed, without taking over.
Know what they’re exploring
Understand the questions, interests, and ideas they’re spending time on.
Know what they’re working on
See the projects, challenges, and next steps taking shape.
Know how to support them
Get enough context to encourage them while leaving the decisions and ownership with your teen.
Trusted by teens and parents
I like having something that starts with what I’m interested in instead of being told exactly what I have to learn.
Student perspectiveI started with one question and ended up building something I actually wanted to keep working on.
Student perspectiveI want my teen to have more chances to make choices, try things, and figure out what really interests them. That’s what drew us to Yonder.
Parent perspectiveQuestions before you start?
Get the basics here, or tell us a little about your teen and we’ll help you choose where to begin.
Start with YonderWhat is Yonder School?
Yonder School helps teenagers become more capable, self-directed people, through things they choose to explore, understand, make, or accomplish. They can start independently with Yonder Plan, work one-to-one with a Yonder Coach, or learn alongside other students in a Yonder Class.
Is Yonder a replacement for school?
No. Yonder is learning beyond school. We give teens more room to follow their interests, work on real projects and problems, and practice making choices about what they want to explore.
Which option is right for my teen?
Choose Yonder Plan if they want to explore independently. Choose Yonder Coach if they would benefit from consistent one-to-one guidance. Choose Yonder Class if they want to explore a topic with other students. You can start with one and add another later if it makes sense.
What kinds of things can my teen explore?
Almost anything that can lead to a meaningful question, project, problem, or experience. That might include money and investing, design, engineering, entrepreneurship, technology, science, creative work, or something entirely different that catches their attention.
How much does Yonder cost?
Yonder Plan is $39 per month. Yonder Coach is $149, $269, or $449 per month depending on how often your teen meets with their coach. Yonder Class is $249 for a six-week course. Coach and Class both include Yonder Plan.
How involved are parents?
You stay connected to what your teen is exploring and working on, while your teen keeps meaningful ownership of the experience. The exact level of visibility depends on how they are using Yonder.
What if my teen doesn’t know what they’re interested in yet?
Most teens don’t, and that’s fine. Interests usually come after an experience, not before one. A teen might run into a subject they never knew existed, find out they can actually do something with it, and want more. Or they try it and decide it isn’t for them, which is a useful answer too. They choose what to try, and they don’t need a passion or a plan to begin.
There’s more out there.
Give your teen a place to pursue what they care about, take on real challenges, and become more capable of directing their own path.