Anatomy Adventurers brings hands-on, age-appropriate human anatomy education to elementary school students — sparking curiosity about the human body and planting the seeds of health literacy early.
Anatomy Adventurers was created by Anya Mantena, a sophomore at Folsom High School, after observing a consistent gap during her clinical hours: people of all ages struggle to describe what's happening in their own bodies. Health literacy begins early — or not at all. Research shows near-peer teaching (older students teaching younger ones) significantly improves elementary science outcomes. Anatomy Adventurers makes this accessible in communities without university medical school outreach programs.
"The longest journey you will ever do is with your own body. The sooner children get into the habit of understanding it, the better."— Sonia Joseph, Consultant Paediatrician, Royal Hospital for Children, Edinburgh
Anatomy Adventurers brings hands-on, age-appropriate human anatomy education to elementary school students — building health literacy and early STEM identity in children who would otherwise have limited access to this content.
Every session follows the same proven structure — designed for elementary attention spans, refined across 300+ students.
Each module is a complete 20–30 minute lesson with hands-on activities, visual aids, and a pre/post assessment. Request any topic when you book.
Every session includes a pre/post assessment. We don't just assume students learned — we track it.
All sessions are completely free. Anya will come to your school with all materials. Sessions run 20–30 minutes and fit into a standard class period.
Thank you! Anya will reach out within 48 hours to confirm your session details. We're excited to visit your classroom.