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Discover, Create, and Grow with Ananda Island Hub
Ananda Island Hub | Nature-Based Learning on Panglao Island

At Ananda Island Hub, the island is our classroom—where children grow through wonder, creativity, and connection to the Earth. Nestled on the shores of Panglao Island, Philippines, our learning community celebrates the magic of nature-based education through hands-on discovery, mindful connection, creative expression and creative kids workshops.

Our Living Learning Space:

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Our growing eco-learning environment is designed to nurture creativity, independence, and respect for nature. Children can play, build, explore, and create in spaces made entirely from natural and reclaimed materials.

Here’s what makes Ananda so special:

Vegetable Garden: A thriving permaculture garden where children discover where food comes from and learn to grow it with care.
Chicken Coop: A cozy home for our chickens, teaching children the beauty of responsibility and the cycles of life.
Reclaimed Wood Play Area: Climbing frames, swings, and spaces that inspire courage, balance, and imaginative play.
Meditation Circle: A peaceful spot for mindfulness, storytelling, and quiet reflection beneath the trees.
Crafts & Workshop Space: A creative hub with handmade tables and chairs built from reclaimed wood, perfect for art, building, and discovery.
Woodland Corner: A little forest for big adventures—where every stick and stone can spark a story.

Our space is alive with creativity, laughter, and the hum of island life—an ever-evolving environment that grows along with our children.

Creativity in Community:

Our Open Day Celebration
On our successful Open Day, we invited families to join us for a joyful craft workshop and music day. Everyone took part in creating hanging coconut shell ornaments for the trees in our garden. Using natural and reclaimed materials, families and children worked side by side, sharing laughter, creativity, and connection. The ornaments now shimmer in our garden as a living reminder of community and the simple beauty of creating together. We shared home cooked BBQ vegetarian skewers and fireside stories as the evening drew to a close.

Current Programs:

Our current three mornings a week program inspire mindful learning, nature exploration, and community connection. Each week brings, yoga, music, storytelling, creative arts workshops and family wellness gatherings, each experience nurtures curiosity, joy, and a deep bond with the natural world.
This weekly program is ongoing, and we welcome you to contact Ananda Island Hub for bookings, inquiries, or more information. Discover how our island-based learning experiences nurture creativity, curiosity, and connection. See our programs page for more information.

We are currently offering one day program tours.

One-Day Adventures with Ananda Island Hub
Where the island is our classroom, and every journey invites wonder.

Join us for our Ananda Island Hub One-Day Programs, designed for families who love nature, discovery, and meaningful adventure.

Little Explorers Hill Hike – Banat-I Hill
A refreshing day of gentle hiking, creativity, and mindful exploration. Children and families wander up Banat-I Hill, discovering plants, observing landscapes, and learning through hands-on nature play. It’s a simple, joyful day that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and connection to the Earth.

Ingkumhan Falls Day Tour – Dimiao, Bohol
For families who love to splash, climb, and explore, our Ingkumhan Falls adventure is pure magic. Hike through the forest, swim in cool spring water, enjoy a shared picnic, and explore the surrounding natural playground. A perfect blend of fun, movement, and island wonder.

Each one-day program is crafted to spark imagination and deepen a child’s relationship with nature—one adventure at a time.

📩 Learn more or book your adventure: anandaislandhub@gmail.com

See our booking form to confirm your place and find out more details.

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Beach Discovery Week
Our ongoing Beach Discovery Weak invites children to learn, play, and connect by the sea.  Each morning begins with gentle beach yoga and mindfulness, followed by storytelling and nature exploration. Children are encouraged to observe marine life, collect natural treasures, and engage in guided eco-crafts inspired by the island’s beauty.
Open for bookings throughout November, this program offers families an enriching way to nurture curiosity, creativity, and environmental awareness—all under the warm island sun.

Looking Back:

Music Essence Week
Earlier this year, we hosted our Music Essence Week, a joyful celebration of rhythm and community. We invited talented local musicians to share their skills, teaching our students how to feel and express rhythm through the sounds of nature. Together, we designed and crafted our very first official Ananda Island Hub instrument — the Drum Boo, made entirely from locally sourced bamboo. This beautiful creation now holds a special place in our musical circles, symbolizing creativity, collaboration, and sustainable artistry.

Halloween Fun on the Island

Our Halloween Workshop was a day of laughter, creativity, and adventure! Families and children joined a treasure hunt through the garden, searched for a marshmallow prize, and gathered around the fire for roasting treats. Together, we built a spooky house, crafted a giant spider web in the woods, played apple-bobbing games, and broke open a festive piñata.
We ended the day the best way we know how—with vegetarian BBQ skewers and fireside stories under the stars.

Learning with the Island’s Rhythm:

At Ananda Island Hub, learning is alive. We flow with the rhythm of the island, guided by nature’s lessons and the children’s innate curiosity. Every activity—from beach exploration to gardening and creative arts—encourages young learners to connect deeply with themselves, their community, and the living world around them.

Join us this season as we continue to explore, create, and grow together.

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Have a wonderful day from all the team at Ananda Island Hub.

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Music Essence Week at Ananda Hub:

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Music Essence Week at Ananda Hub:

A Journey of Rhythm, Creativity, and Community

This past week at Ananda Hub was all about rhythm, emotion, and connection as we jumped into our Music Essence Week, a special learning journey designed to immerse children in the mindful world of sound, creativity, and self-expression. What made Music Essence Week truly special was not only the music we created, but the community spirit that carried it. We welcomed local musicians to share their passion, crafted our own instruments, and celebrated our learning with a beautiful student-led performance.

Inviting Local Music Friends to Inspire Young Minds

Music has a unique power to connect cultures and hearts, and we wanted our learners to feel that authenticity. We invited Filipino musicians from the local community to join us in our music essence week and, introduce children to the magic of rhythm, beat, and voice through traditional and modern approaches. Their presence was not just inspiring but grounding, reminding our young learners that music lives in every corner of our island and flows through the daily life of Panglao.

The children listened, clapped, and moved freely, absorbing musical knowledge not only through instruction, but through shared energy and cultural experience. This exchange honored our mission at Ananda Hub: creating meaningful bridges between worldschooling, local community, and real-life learning.

Crafting Our Own Instrument: The Drum-Boo

One of the highlights of the week was building our very first Ananda Hub instrument: the Drum-Boo. Created from bamboo and natural materials, the Drum-Boo was designed to teach children the power of sound through their own hands. Instead of simply playing an instrument, they built one, learning patience, creativity, and resourcefulness along the way.

It was truly wonderful seeing the children as they sanded, tied, tapped, and tested until each Drum-Boo had its own voice. These instruments were not just tools for music; they became symbols of effort, collaboration, and joy. Seeing the pride in their faces the moment they played the first beat was a reminder that creation is one of the most powerful forms of learning.

A Performance to Remember

We concluded the week with a heartfelt performance. With ukuleles, voices, and our handmade Drum-Boos, the children stood confidently and shared their music with friends and families. Some played rhythm, some sang, some swayed with the beat — each child adding their own expression and presence to our growing Ananda Hub community.

This closing performance was not about perfection. It was about courage, connection, and celebration. It represented everything we believe in: learning through doing, honoring creativity, and nurturing confidence in every child.

More Than Music: This Is Nature Based Learning.

Music Essence Week was not only about discovering instruments and rhythm. It was about:

Practicing mindfulness through sound and movement
Working together to build something meaningful
Respecting cultural knowledge and learning from local mentors
Celebrating creativity and personal expression
Strengthening confidence through performance

At Ananda Hub, learning is not limited to subjects. It is a full-body, full-heart experience rooted in nature, community, culture, and imagination.

If you’d like your child to grow through experiences like this — where creativity, community, and global learning come together — Ananda Hub in Panglao welcomes you. Feel free to contact us and we’ll do our best to answer your questions.

Stay tuned for our next immersive learning adventure, and thank you to our local music friends and families who make this journey so rich and meaningful. And thank you for visiting Ananda Island Hub today.

Please send us a message and get in touch. Sending much love and Island Vibes.

Ananda Team xx

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