The Roleplay Workshop

"Abantey is the only program I've ever experienced that offers the adventures of fantasy with a game realistic enough to be believable, but creative enough to allow you to do anything reasonable that you can imagine. It allows you to create a character and follow them through the amazing adventures of their lives while training and learning.

"I wish I could put into words all that Abantey can offer your student. Abantey is built on a foundation of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and the other sciences. The students create characters that tax their imaginations and creativity as well as their mathematical skills--from probability to computation. The students then have to interact, cooperate, and problem solve to work with the other students to accomplish a goal. It not only works on natural and social sciences and math, it works on social skills and simple everyday decision-making.

"Abantey was not only my favorite activity for much of high school, it was the single program which gave me the desire to learn. It motivated me to challenge myself with Advanced Placement science courses and it enabled me to directly apply what I learned. I cannot think of a better program for students. It was a great after school and weekend activity that I enjoyed more than any other and at the same time it was a major cause of my academic motivation and success. I cannot stress how much Abantey is to thank for my successes."

-Seiji Carpenter
Former Roleplay Workshop Student and Game Master
Currently Enrolled at Northwestern University

"For the past eight years, I have been involved in a program called The Roleplay Workshop. This is a role playing camp that has sessions throughout the summer and during the school year for kids ages 8-18. In this program, children learn useful skills and improve their education in a fun environment.

"I started out playing the game, called Abantey, when I was ten. When I was fourteen, I got involved in the game master in training program, assisting the adults in running the games. I moved up to a paid position when I was fifteen, the summer of my sophomore year. I was responsible for a group of 3-4 kids each week and assisted my boss in the overall running of the game.

"I have learned a great deal about responsibility from Abantey, as well as how to relate to young kids and to other employees. Because of the nature of the game, I also have had a lot of practice in such subjects as math, biology and geology.

"I have put in a lot of time with this organization, and I think that I also improved it-by refining the system and by having been a positive influence on the kids I have taught. I have developed a good relationship with my boss, and she has helped prepare me for getting other jobs, and having other bosses."

-Chris Schoch
Former Roleplay Workshop Student and Game Master
Currently enrolled at University of California at San Diego

"Role playing is a good way for kids (and adults) to explore themselves. It helps people learn to deal with different situations without actually suffering the consequences. Abantey is a controlled environment, with all the advantages and safety. In addition, it focuses on teaching math and social skills.

"Abantey has helped me greatly. I have learned to work better with people, improved my problem solving abilities, and, it's lots of fun. As I got towards where I am now, I started learning leadership skills. The longer you stay in the system, the more you learn."

-Benjamin Gratch
Former Roleplay Workshop Student