Our Studios

Our studios are a blend of the old and the new – a return to the community schoolhouses that built America – with the best of modern technology and 21st century organizational design.

In a tightly knit community bound by shared mission, promises and accountability, young people develop deep friendships and the skills to keep them for the long run.

Sparks Studio

Ages 4-6

  1. Be curious and have fun
  2. Play and explore natural interests
  3. Build the foundations of Reading, Goal Setting, and Independent Learning

Discovery Studio

Ages 7-11

  1. Have fun and be kind
  2. Set and track goals; Ask great questions
  3. Solid foundation of Math, Reading, Writing, and Civilization
  4. Explore and be curious and develop a love of learning through hands-on project-based learning

Adventure Studio

Ages 11-14

  1. Learn to work hard
  2. Manage your work and lead your studio
  3. Mastery of Core skills
  4. Dive deep in Quests; Explore the real world through Apprenticeships

Launchpad

Ages 14-18

  1. Lead yourself with purpose and integrity
  2. Own your schedule, goals, and outcomes
  3. Master advanced Core Skills with depth and independence
  4. Launch real-world projects, businesses, and impact-driven work through Quests, Apprenticeships, and dual-enrollment opportunities
  5. Develop leadership, communication, and life skills for what comes next
"I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other – until I saw it with my own eyes. The lessons of self management and self governance have prepared our fifth-grade son to be a lifelong learner.”

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