Apply for the Hands-on Summer School

The Meraki People's summer school is a hands-on program inspired by the Blue Economy, built around learning by doing and connecting participants with the land and community around Mount Parnonas. It sits within The Nine Muses project and reflects the broader Meraki philosophy of producing with heart.

How to Apply

Those interested in joining should reach out directly to The Meraki People to learn more about the program and the steps involved in applying. Details on the structure of the summer school are shared through direct contact rather than a fixed public listing.

Rooted in the Blue Economy

The program draws on Blue Economy thinking, encouraging participants to engage directly with sustainable, nature-inspired ways of producing and creating. It is part of a wider effort to bring sustainable development to the villages of Mount Parnonas in the Peloponnese.

The Meraki People's summer school experience is rooted in the principle of producing with heart, where young participants engage directly with the natural world and learn through hands-on action rather than passive instruction. Inspired by the Blue Economy's model of cyclical, waste-free systems, the program encourages children to observe nature's ingenuity and apply those lessons to real-world creative projects. Set against the backdrop of Mount Parnonas, this immersive journey blends technology with ecological wisdom, helping each participant discover their own capacity for thoughtful, sustainable production. The process is intentionally personal and adaptive, ensuring that every young mind leaves with a deeper connection to both the land and their own creative potential.