What If Wonders
At TomTod Ideas, middle schoolers don’t just dream big—they make things happen. Across programs like What If 101, Camp What If, What If You Could, and more, students explore their ideas, collaborate with peers, and take real steps toward creating change in their communities.
Guided by TomTod Adventure Curators and supported by mentors, community partners, and seed funding, these young changemakers conduct research, build prototypes, and launch pilot projects that reflect their passions and problem-solving skills.
What If Wonders showcases the bold, creative, and impactful projects that have grown from the imaginations of middle schoolers. Dive into their stories and discover what’s possible when youth ideas are taken seriously.
What If Wonders
Real projects from real middle schoolers making real community change.
Akron Middle Schoolers
Akron Kids Against Gun Violence
Talking Kids Off The Trigger – A youth-led documentary created by middle schoolers in order to help prevent gun violence from an early age.
Crenshaw Middle Schoolers
Mental Health Mural
Through empathy building and learning about the mental health struggles in their community, these Middle schoolers put up a mural in their community to empower and uplift others.
North Canton Middle Schoolers
Messy Minds Jewelry
Middle Schoolers create a business to spread mental health awareness and benefit Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health.
Want to be part of the magic?
If you’re interested in mentoring or partnering with middle schoolers on a project, let’s connect!
Reach out to Patrick, our Team Guide and Adventure Curator, and help bring more What If Wonders to life.
What If Wonders
Real projects from real middle schoolers making real community change.
Oakwood Middle Schoolers
Eldercare Storytelling Project
A storytelling initiative that connects generations and creates a thriving community.
Akron Middle Schoolers
Pininit Akron
A social entrepreneur group that seeks to celebrate and support their local neighborhoods.
Crenshaw Middle Schoolers
Stark Library Re|imagine
Crenshaw students participate in research and input gathering for Stark Library’s redesign.
Camp What If Canton Campers
Stark County Cultural Cookbook
A celebration of diversity and culture all across Stark County that focuses all on the food as a uniting factor.
Want to be part of the magic?
If you’re interested in mentoring or partnering with middle schoolers on a project, let’s connect!
Reach out to Patrick, our Team Guide and Adventure Curator, and help bring more What If Wonders to life.
What If Wonders
Real projects from real middle schoolers making real community change.
Oakwood Middle Schoolers
Eagles’ Nest
Middle schoolers plan, design, and secure funding to build an outdoor space for Oakwod Middle School.
North Canton Middle Schoolers
Better Box
A mental health resource created in partnership with North Canton Public Library.
Oakwood Middle Schoolers
Women’s Stories for a Better Tomorrow
An evening of storytelling, poetry, and artwork created to share middle school girls’ stories of adversity.
Norton Middle Schoolers
Norton Pathway to Peace
Five middle schoolers create a mental health garden for their community.
Want to be part of the magic?
If you’re interested in mentoring or partnering with middle schoolers on a project, let’s connect!
Reach out to Patrick, our Team Guide and Adventure Curator, and help bring more What If Wonders to life.