To inspire each person who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.
Our Mission
Join Us
No Grades, Instead Mastery
We focus on true understanding & skill.
No Homework, More Discovery
We value time for curiosity & finding passions.
No Teachers, Guides
Our Socratic Guides are here to support each young hero’s unique journey.
No Lectures, Powerful Questions
We believe in asking the right questions to spark independent thought & exploration.
No Classrooms, Mixed-Age Studios
Learners work in mixed-age groups, fostering collaboration & diverse perspectives.
No Required Attendance, Travel Encouraged
We honor flexibility, supporting additional real-world learning experiences that align with each families’ desires.
What We Stand For
We believe in nurturing each hero’s unique journey, focusing on mastery, curiosity, & real-world learning, where there are….
Make sure you can answer (emphatically!) yes to the following questions:
Do you long for an environment where your child can be self-directed, learn to critically think, and is part of a community of learners that believe they have a calling that will change the world?
Do you believe that the traditional approach to education is stifling and teaches ‘direction taking’ vs. learning to do?
Are you able to let your child fail on the way to success without intervening, but providing support?
Do you believe that mastery of learning is more important than grades on a report card?
Do you believe that real-world, hands-on experiences (Quests) are an integral part of your child’s learning process?
Do you love the idea of your child spending a lot of time outside?
Do you love the idea of no homework, ever?
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- You desire self-directed, independent learning.
- You believe that education is due for an upgrade.
- You embody an entrepreneurial spirit.
- You lean into creativity.
- You identify as an out-of-the-box thinker.
- You care deeply about both education & character development.
- You desire flexible schedules.
- You desire free time after school to pursue additional passions or increase your family time.
- You see your family as trailblazers or trendsetters.
- You value freedom.
- You care deeply about young people who develop a true love of learning.
- You care more about social prestige & prefer a strictly academic focus.
- You tend to blame a person or system for problems, or lean into gossip or criticism.
- You are not sure whether your child (or perhaps even yourself) is ready for the responsibility that comes with freedom & the learning from mistakes, which are frequently a part of true independent learning.
- You are not fully committed to your own Hero’s Journey nor your own lifelong learning.