Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
Discover their most precious gifts & learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Understand the importance of values & character.
Develop a deep respect for economic, political, & religious freedoms, as foundations to personal & societal growth.
Cherish the arts, the wonders of the physical world, & the mystery of life on earth.
We promise, through Socratic guiding & experiential learning, your child will:
Our Philosophy
We Believe
Learn to Be
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants, & real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
Learn to Learn
Socratic Discussions & self-paced challenges equip children to be independent & curious lifelong learners.
Learn to Do
Hands on learning for Science, Entrepreneurship, & the arts prepares young people for apprenticeships & real world challenges.
Clear thinking leads to good decisions.
Good decisions lead to the right habits.
The right habits lead to character.
Character becomes destiny.
With beach access just outside our door, Acton 30a learners get to experience the power of nature with access to an abundance of space to grow their curiosity, to deepen their connection to the natural world, & with endless opportunities for exploration & wonder.
8281 E Co Highway 30a
OUR Studios
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The purpose of Spark is to…
• Foster academic, physical, & emotional independence through works inspired by Maria Montessori.
• Spark curiosity & ignite imagination through hands-on experiences & play based challenges.
• Equip learners for the next steps of their journey by applying the Hero’s Journey philosophy, focusing on character, & growth mindset.
Spark STUdio
4 to 6 Year Olds
The purpose of Sparklers is to…
• Further develop self-awareness & independence through reflective processes & freedom within boundaries.
• Discover a joy for learning through a balanced learning design.
• Ignite curiosity through a wide range of challenges & experiences.
SPARKLER STUdio
6 to 9 year Olds
The purpose of Explore is for learners to build…
• Resilience.
• Academic mastery at & beyond grade level.
• Facilitation Skills.
• Executive Function Skills
& More.
EXPLORE STUdio
9 to 14 Year Olds
Coming Fall 2025
MIddle STUdio
11 to 15 Year Olds
Measuring Mastery
Learner-Driven Community
Young heroes celebrate their growth by earning Badges, building portfolios, & sharing their work in Public Exhibitions.
• Badges track progress in essential skills—like reading, writing, math, spelling, & character development—helping parents see the journey unfold.
• Journey Tracker, our goal-setting & tracking tool, captures their creative process, from rough drafts to finished projects.
• At the end of each Quest, in a Public Exhibition, heroes present to experts, customers, & the community for a real-world test of their work.
Learners at Acton 30a craft & sign Contracts of Promises to define how they want their studio to feel, how they’ll treat each other, & what happens if they don’t meet these shared standards.
It’s their community, & they own it.
In continuing Maria Montessori’s belief that education is the nurturing of the whole-child, we center mindfulness practices, outdoor exploration, & many service oriented opportunities.
Beyond Learning Design
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guides
Are mentors, offering reflection, & powerful questions. Our Guides propose challenges, help set boundaries, creative constraints, & empower each young hero on their path to finding their calling, while holding the belief that learners are incredibly capable.
Spark Studio - Ms. Kimberly
Sparkler Studio - Ms. Amanda
Explorer Studio - Ms. Jenny
Our Guides
As creative entrepreneurs, we wanted a school that would encourage and guide our daughters to think for themselves, to feel empowered, to be allowed to question everything, to always be open to new ideas and new ways of doing things.
We wanted our daughters to fall in love with learning, not just ticking boxes of things they are supposed to do at certain ages. And most importantly we wanted a school where the kids are allowed to be free – to be outside, to have fun, to learn to build objects but also a community. Acton is all these things and more and not just for the learners but the parents too. It brings us so much joy to see how much the kids love school – so much so there are tears on the weekends and holidays when the school is closed!
LOUISE LECHAT
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The Acton Academy in Seacrest Beach, Florida has been an overwhelmingly incredible experience for our almost 5 year old daughter as well as our family. Since starting at Acton we have seen our daughter grow and evolve in so many ways. Her vocabularly has improved, her emotional intelligence is better, and she continues to impress us with her problem solving abilities. Acton’s mixed age classes combined with their philosophy of teaching kids to be self-starters is a recipe for success. Our daughter and our family are surrounded by warm, loving, caring, and all-around wonderful teachers, students, and families. What started as a school for our daughter has been transforming into a community that we’ve longed for and hoped to find by moving to this area.
eric dresdale
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