Manufacture of Science and Adventure

What Manufacture of Science and Adventure does

Fundacja Pracownia Nauki i Przygody (Manufacture of Science and Adventure) is a Warsaw-based Polish non-profit foundation operating since 2012 in the field of adventure pedagogy (Pedagogika Przygody) and outdoor education. The organization designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of proprietary team-building and educational tools — including Gumizela, Balanseo, Zygzak, Potencjał do kwadratu, Tower of Power, and Figurki refleksyjne — alongside a publishing line of books on adventure pedagogy. It also operates a physical facility, Domek Przygody (Adventure House) in Warsaw, runs a mobile rope course service, and delivers structured workshop and training programs under the "Adventus" brand covering topics such as low rope course construction and outdoor facilitation.

The foundation serves a diversified customer base that includes schools, kindergartens, scout groups, NGOs, educators, trainers, and corporate HR/training departments. Revenue is generated through multiple channels: direct product sales (price points ranging from approximately 149 to 1,309 PLN), workshop and training fees (typically 850–2,800 PLN per event), recurring small-ticket donations via platforms such as Patronite and Fanimani, and grant funding from institutional sources including Narodowy Instytut Wolności and the EU's Erasmus+ program. The organization employs roughly six staff and operates from an office at Kopernika 30 in Warsaw, distributing products nationally and engaging in cross-border European partnerships.

The business model is fundamentally a hybrid non-profit: earned revenue from physical product sales and workshop fees is supplemented by philanthropic donations and competitive grant funding. Product distribution occurs primarily through an in-house e-commerce channel, while workshop delivery is largely regional (Warsaw and surrounding voivodeship) but supplemented by an emerging international footprint via Erasmus+ collaborations with partners in Greece, Italy, Romania, and Germany.

Name

Manufacture of Science and Adventure

Legal name

Fundacja Pracownia Nauki i Przygody

Website

https://naukaprzygoda.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Warsaw-based Polish non-profit foundation specializing in adventure pedagogy and outdoor education, designing proprietary educational tools, publishing methodology books, and delivering workshops and training for schools, NGOs, scouts, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor and Experiential Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

School, University & NGO Outdoor Programs (Curriculum/Program Delivery) (THAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB), Corporate Outdoor Training & Team-Building Programs (Experiential Learning) (THAAAOAE), Adult Skill-Building Expeditions & Courses (Leadership, Survival, Navigation) (THAAAOAC), Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Outdoor education
• Adventure pedagogy
• Experiential learning
• Corporate team building
• Educational workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Training Services: Revenue from conducting outdoor education workshops, Adventus weekend events, low rope course training courses, and summer camps for youth. Services are priced at 850-2800 PLN depending on the program type.
2. Educational Products Sales: Sale of proprietary team-building games (Gumizela, Tower of Power, Balanseo, Zygzak, Potencjał do kwadratu) and educational books through the online shop. Products are priced 149-1309 PLN with 15% discounts for educational institutions.
3. Donations and Crowdfunding: Support through Patronite monthly donations (starting from 5 PLN/month), one-time donations to foundation account, and affiliate support through Fanimani.pl. Profits from shop sales are dedicated to statutory activities.
4. Project Funding: Funding from institutional programs including Narodowy Instytut Wolności (WOW in NGO project), Erasmus+ international cooperation, and other grant programs for educational and social initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Polish non-profit foundation delivering Adventure Pedagogy (Pedagogika Przygody) outdoor education through training programs, workshops, summer camps, and team-building services for schools, NGOs, youth organizations, and corporate clients. It also sells proprietary team-building tools and books on adventure pedagogy, and operates the Domek Przygody (Adventure House) facility and a mobile rope-course service in Poland.

Product overview

Fundacja Pracownia Nauki i Przygody (Manufacture of Science and Adventure) is a Polish non-profit foundation established in 2012 and one of the first organizations in Poland to implement Outdoor Education methodology. Its product portfolio centers on team-building games and educational tools — all manufactured and sold through its e-commerce store — complemented by published books on adventure pedagogy, and training programs. The core products are five wooden/lycra team game tools: Gumizela (an elastic lycra sheet, Poland's only manufacturer), Balanseo (balancing disc), Zygzak (swamp-crossing game), Potencjał do kwadratu (wooden puzzle), and Tower of Power (rope-controlled tower building). Figurki refleksyjne (reflective figurines) serve as facilitation tools. These are sold alongside books including Edukacja Przygodą, Przygoda w edukacji i edukacja w przygodzie, Kuchnia błotna, and Flightless Albatross, plus training workshops (Adventus weekend programs, low rope course construction course, and product training workshops). The foundation also operates the Domek Przygody (Adventure House) facility in Warsaw and a mobile rope course service. The shop integrates Autopay S.A. for card payment processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adventure Pedagogy Training Programs (Szkolenia z Pedagogiki Przygody)

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 Adventus events conducted, each hosting multiple participants learning outdoor education methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation program where foundation has organized trips and participated in strategic partnerships with organizations from Greece, Italy, Romania, and Germany through the Outdoor Academy project - a 19-month partnership producing training manuals and handbooks for outdoor education.
• Dwa BorsukiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish zero-waste workshop producing custom carrying cases and covers for foundation products from recycled materials (primarily leftover fabrics from set production). Each cover is unique, handcrafted with high quality and precision. Partnership embodies sustainable production values.
• Fanimani.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing partnership where supporters can donate to foundation through online purchases at partner retailers. Foundation receives percentage of purchases made through the Fanimani platform.
• Outdoor Academy Consortium (Poland, Greece, Italy, Romania, Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner19-month strategic partnership producing two learning tools: a training manual for implementing long-term outdoor education programs (3-6 months) and a handbook integrating outdoor education theory with practical scenarios. Results tested by outdoor educators across participating countries.
• Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa - Dzielnica ŚródmieściecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Warsaw provides support enabling the foundation's use of Domek Przygody space at Jazdów 8/2 for social-cultural activities. Space is shared with Fundacja Pracownia Nauki and other organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS): Premier US-based outdoor leadership and wilderness education school offering instructor courses, expedition training, and certification programs. Comparable to the foundation's Low Rope Course Construction Course and Adventus instructor training in content and certification model.
• Outward Bound International: Global leader in outdoor and adventure-based experiential learning, operating across multiple continents. Directly comparable to the foundation's adventure pedagogy, low rope course methodology, and team-building workshops, but at vastly larger international scale.
• Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze (PTTK): Long-standing Polish nationwide tourism and outdoor activities society. Provides outdoor education, hiking, and group excursions with instructor certification, serving as a broader incumbent in outdoor learning and youth engagement in Poland.
• Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego (Polish Scouting Association): Largest scouting and outdoor education organization in Poland. Operates nationwide outdoor programs, volunteer-based youth development, and team-building activities, overlapping significantly with Fundacja Pracownia's school, scout, and youth segments but at much greater scale.

Others

• European Ropes Course Association (ERCA): European industry body that sets standards for ropes course construction, operation, and instructor certification. The foundation explicitly aligns with ERCA standards for its Low Rope Course Construction Course, making ERCA an adjacent ecosystem reference rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (CEO): Major Polish non-profit education foundation offering teacher training, curriculum programs, and grant-funded educational projects for schools. Operates the same non-profit, grant-funded model targeting Polish schools and educators, and is a natural competitor for institutional grants.
• Fundacja Szkoła z Charakterem: Polish non-profit foundation offering experiential education, character development, and teacher training programs for schools. Closely comparable in target customers (schools and educators), non-profit structure, and grant-funded delivery model.
• Adrenalina Park: Polish commercial adventure park operator offering team-building, ropes courses, and outdoor group activities. Competes with the foundation for corporate HR and group-event spending in Poland, but operates on a commercial rather than non-profit/educational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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