# Extracurricular Rental Spaces Genius Owl Provides Safe and Socially Engaging Environments for Kids By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-owl References: [geniusowl](https://geniusowl.ca/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/geniusowlmedia/) Genius Owl is a digital media company that specializes in after school programs that aim to educate children aged 6 to 13, while providing them with an [interactive environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familyfunhub) that helps them to build meaningful and positive social connections. In addition to the various independent [educational workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativity-workshop-series) that it offers to facilitate learning in [STEM programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stem-summer-camp), French, and even podcasting, Genius Owl works alongside homeschooling groups and schools that are looking to make learning more entertaining. Genius Owl is also available to host personalized and activity-focused birthday parties. Some of the company's most popular birthday party themes surround CSI, karaoke, detectives, Minecraft, and escape rooms. By integrating the team-building events with educational elements that inspire kids to learn more, Genius Owl is a great resource for parents who are looking for an event that will leave a lasting impression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **After School Programs:** There is a growing demand for after school programs that provide a safe and interactive environment for children to learn and socialize in, creating opportunities for both personalized and group learning experiences. - **Educational Workshops:** Rental spaces for educational workshops such as STEM programs, French, and podcasting are becoming increasingly popular, providing opportunities for companies to partner with homeschooling groups and schools. - **Personalized Birthday Parties:** Personalized and activity-focused birthday parties that integrate educational elements are a growing trend, creating opportunities for companies to offer unique and fun experiences for children and parents alike. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The education industry can partner with after school programs to provide engaging learning experiences for children, potentially disrupting the traditional classroom model. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized and educational birthday parties, offering unique and interactive experiences for children and their families. - **Rental Space:** The rental space industry can cater to the growing demand for after school programs and educational workshops, offering safe and socially engaging environments for children to learn and socialize in. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Learning Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidtivity-lab.md) - [Youth-Focused Technology Programing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-space-apps-challenge1.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [STEM Subscription Crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiwico.md) - [Personalized Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storygenius.md) - [Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-play-space.md) - [Interactive Education Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narrative-nooks.md) - [First-Of-Its-Kind Playspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudbound.md) - [Child-Friendly AI Tutors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tutor.md)