Creatures Of x Lily Smith
Pathmakers Lab
A 6-week hands-on program for middle and high school students. Students take an idea and turn it into something real — from concept and branding to actually bringing it to life.
Every Thursday for 6 Weeks Starting July 9th, 2026
PATHMAKERS LAB
Most programs teach students about ideas.
Pathmakers Lab puts them to work on one.
Working in a small group, students take on real roles, make real decisions, and follow a project through from start to finish. No lectures, no busywork — just building, creating, and figuring things out together.
Along the way they develop confidence, learn to collaborate, and discover what they are capable of when given the space to create.
Students don't just learn about ideas here. They build them.
The Day
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pathmakers Lab Hands-on entrepreneurship session led by Lily Smith. Students work on their project, develop their ideas, and build real skills.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Break for Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Outdoor Experience (optional add-on) - Active, outdoor activities led by Samir Abukhodair that connect back to the themes of the day. Movement, exploration, and learning outside the classroom.
Who Can Join
Middle and high school students who are curious, ready to build something, and want to be in a room with other students who feel the same way. No experience required — just an open mind.
Program Details
6 weeks, every Thursday Starting July 9, 2026
Sullivan County, NY - Location TBD
Pathmakers Lab — $600 per student
Full day with outdoor add-on — $900 per student
Flexible payment options available. Tuition assistance offered on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to discuss.
Samir Abukhodair
Program Director and Founder of Creatures Of
educator and builder with a background in mechanical engineering and years of experience in tech. He left the corporate world to work closer to what actually matters — helping students build confidence, think clearly, and find their way.
He works across tutoring, mentorship, and project-based learning, and believes that when students feel genuinely seen and connected, the learning takes care of itself
Lily Smith
Artist & Entrepreneur
Lily Smith is an entrepreneur and educator with a background in business and strategy. She designed the Pathmakers Lab curriculum to give students the kind of real, hands-on experience that most programs only talk about.
Let’s Build Together
This non-refundable $200 deposit secures your student's spot in Pathmakers Lab, a 6-week hands-on summer program where middle and high school students take a real idea and turn it into something real — from concept and branding to actually bringing it to life. Sessions (6) run every Thursday starting July 9, 2026 in Sullivan County, NY. Groups are capped at 10 students. The remaining balance of $400 is due by June 1, 2026. Enrollment closes May 25 or when full."