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DISCOVERY (ages 10 - 13+)

Our Approach

Discovery Studio guides learners aged 10+ to 13 on a transformative journey of learning and self-discovery. Strengthening core academics, they collaborate on real-world Quests in the arts, sciences, history, and nature. Through Socratic discussions and character-building activities, learners develop critical thinking, empathy, and resilience. Embracing a growth mindset, they see challenges as opportunities to grow.
Discovery Studio fosters confidence, independence, and a lifelong passion for exploration and achievement, and readies learners for what's to come in LaunchPad Studio (high school), coming in 2028/29.

DISCOVERY Pod

Grades 5–8, Ages 10 to 13+

Schedule: 5-day Core Program + optional add-on days
Tuition: $8,000/year (Founding Families Rate - Regular: $16,000/year)

Developmental Focus: Identity · Curiosity · Responsibility

Learners in Discovery take greater ownership of their path. They begin leading Quests, tracking their growth, and exploring deeper questions about themselves and the world.

Core Inclusions (5 Days/Week):

  • Self-paced academic progress and feedback
  • Quests & real-world projects
  • Socratic circles and exhibition-style presentations
  • Goal coaching and emotional growth

Optional X-Cursion Add-Ons:

  • Forest/Outdoor School – Wednesdays $400/month (Founding Families Rate - Regular $500/month)
  • STEAM-ED – Thursdays $500/month (Founding Families Rate - Regular $600/month)

The Opportunity - A Holistic Approach to THRIVE

Learn to BE

Learn to LEARN

Learn to LEARN

Foster self-awareness, motivation, resilience, and healthy habits. Develop principled, adaptive leaders for the future. Emphasis on personal passions, purpose, and unique talents to contribute to a better world.


How? The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.

Learn to LEARN

Learn to LEARN

Learn to LEARN

Foundations (deep learning): Numeracy, reading/writing, STEAM, Digital literacy, financial literacy. The learner learns how they learn and what works to help reach personalized goals. 


How? Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.

Learn to DO

Learn to THINK

Learn to THINK

Foster the skills needed to change the world. Elevate collaboration and group decision-making. Problem-solving, communication, collaboration, design, entrepreneurship. 


How? Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.

Learn to THINK

Learn to THINK

Learn to THINK

Flexibility, human-centered, curiosity, inter-connection, experimentation. Power up focus, creativity and flexibility to think well and navigate uncertainty with power and grace. 


How? Group conversations to stimulate critical thinking and an emphasis on mindsets to thrive.

DISCOVERY

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