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A Positive Online World for Young Creators

Young people 10+ join Egg Academy to make games, videos, art, events, and friendships alongside like-minded peers in a safe, moderated creative community.

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What Egg is

Creative club for the digital generation

Most online spaces are built around scrolling and consuming. Egg Academy is built for creators to collaborate, share ideas, showcase projects, and grow together through live group sessions, community events, and creative challenges.

Creators in a moderated Egg space: messages, reactions, and creative work flying by.
Creators warmly greeting each other before embarking on an exciting creative journey
A timelapse of an art creation with live showcase comments.
A timelapse of an art creation with live showcase comments

How Egg feels

Where creators find their people

Many creative young people struggle to find others who share their interests. Through shared passions, inside jokes, experiences, and teamwork, young people build real friendships in a welcoming environment designed to help them feel safe being themselves.

Consumer Virus, the Egg's arch nemesis, says you think you can overcome me.
The Consumer Virus The Egg's arch nemesis

Skill Development

Creative Subjects

We welcome members with zero computer experience through to experienced users.

  • 2D art
  • Character design
  • Animation
  • Music production
  • 3D modelling
  • Graphic design
  • Coding & Storytelling
  • Visual design
  • Game design
  • Video editing

Apps we Support

We have creative challenges, tutorials or community support in these apps.

App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners. Egg Academy is not affiliated with or endorsed by these companies. Visual Studio Code icon from Microsoft brand assets. Additional icons via Simple Icons (CC0).

Ranks & Progression

Think creative scouts or guides for the digital generation.

Egg-Xplore Explore and try out skills ≈ 10 weeks
Egg-Venturer Expand upon skill areas ≈ 2 years
Champions Leadership Track ≈ 2 years
Roosters Pathways into industry ≈ 6 months
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Weekly schedule

Come to any session you want, unlimited live sessions for $30 per month.

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4–6 pm
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Pricing

$1 a day. Pause anytime.

Egg Academy mascot at a desk using a computer, with creative tools and a guitar nearby.

Priced like Netflix and less than most extracurriculars, for something that builds rather than fills time.

Real creative progress in a moderated community you can trust. Up to two hours a day of making, not passive watching.

Egg Academy Netflix
Activity Creating Consuming
Engagement Positive outcomes Tuning out
Result Identity building Getting shaped by someone else
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Testimonials

“Foster has thrived in the Egg Academy”

He is surrounded by people who speak the same 'language', offer him fun opportunities to expand his knowledge, and do so in a safe and moderated environment.

Hayley Hayes, Parent

An unexpected aspect of Egg Academy was my son's new online friendships. The students will often stay online well after the workshops to continue working on their projects or games.

Parent

Melanie

Who guides Egg

Real people. Real guidance.

With backgrounds in teaching, technology, and creative industries, Egg is led by people who understand young people and the digital world they're growing up in.

Egg Academy founders Kane and Juniper standing on a bridge.
Egg Academy founders Kane and Juniper: actively guiding the community each week.

Safety & moderation

Real people. Active moderation.

Egg is actively moderated by real people: not left entirely to automated systems. We keep the culture welcoming, age-appropriate, and creativity-focused through clear expectations and active involvement in community spaces.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you have any further questions, email us at welcome@eggacademy.co.nz.

How does Egg Academy work?

Sessions are facilitated online via our web platform: egg.ac, so young people can join from home with a computer and internet.

Our main timings are any day from Monday to Friday, 4:00–6:00pm. Friday afternoon is usually decorated with fun and creative sessions.

Groups are kept small. We have a limit of 10 students per facilitator. There are quiet spaces available if students want a break from the interactive elements, so they can create in a quiet space.

1. Register your interest

Register on our website with parent/caregiver details.

2. Student check-in

Join a 15-minute online check-in with Egg Academy staff with a parent/caregiver present. We say hi, learn what the student is interested in, and explain what we do so they can decide if they want to take part.

3. Creative module recommendation

We recommend modules based on what we discover in the check-in and parent communications.

4. Start when you are ready

Students begin 4:00–6:00pm on a weekday of their choice.

What does it cost, and can we try?

You can absolutely give it a go without any commitments. Register your interest and we will be in touch on how you can join a session to try it out. First 2 weeks free (for now).

Membership is $30 monthly. That includes access to real-time interactions and the full experience of the community. You can try out the community membership 2 weeks free.

Who can join, and what do we need?

10 years and older.

Right now we are summoning creators from all across New Zealand: soon, all over planet Earth.

Our online sessions require a basic computer or laptop, a microphone, a mouse, and a good internet connection. Chromebooks are OK for our starter and most intermediate courses.

Computer requirements

  • ChromeOS / Windows 10 or 11 / macOS
  • 2.0 GHz processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • A graphics card with at least 1GB of dedicated or shared video RAM

We check technology before sessions begin during the student check-in, so you don’t need to worry if you are not sure.

Parents need to ensure their child has the required technology to join sessions.

Weekly time: what if we miss?

The commitment is a weekly 2hr session (but you are welcome to attend more at no extra cost).

We have multiple timeslots available, so you are welcome to swap times. Educational content is available via video so students can catch up in their own time. They can seek help outside of session through live communications.

Learning styles and moderating the space?

We fully support the creativity that diverse interests bring.

Our digital content with live facilitators allows us to support multiple learning styles. Video tutorials let students learn at their own pace, and live sessions provide time for check-ins so students aren’t getting stuck.

Students work at the skill level that is appropriate for them, as the creative activities give space for personal expression and aptitudes. Students can determine their level of social involvement, so they can participate without feeling pressured. Quiet spaces are available for breaks from interactive elements, and they can communicate directly with a facilitator for help.

We actively monitor the platform, ensuring all content and language are appropriate.

For privacy reasons we do not allow students to share full names online.

For any behavioural issues, we have a carefully designed behaviour management plan, which we can share on request.

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Over the Internet

Live walking tour

Visit the Egg Academy with your family so you can see if it's a good fit.

Meet us, see how it works, and get your questions answered.

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