Our Studios
For ages 3-6
Spark Studio
Harness curiosity
Like Maria Montessori, we believe even the youngest child has important work to do, even if the work is imaginary play or working with wood scraps, ladders, and old tires to build a castle.
The Spark Studio is best imagined as a garden where learners embrace Montessori work and Spark Play to learn real-life skills and develop the independence, focus, and kindness needed to enter an Acton Elementary Studio — each prepared to discover a calling that will change the world.
Spark learners:
- Grow curiosity through hands-on projects and outdoor adventure "Spark Play".
- Explore mindfulness, natural interests, and music, and have a LOT of fun.
- Build the foundations of independent learning, reading, writing, communication, and math.
For ages 6-9 & ages 9-11
Discovery Studio & Explorer Studio
Accomplish important work and play well with others
The Discovery Studio and Explorer Studio are like a close-knit neighborhood where learners tackle important work, solve problems, collaborate with peers, and engage in increasingly challenging games.
Elementary aged learners:
- Ask great questions.
- Have fun and welcome others.
- Set and track SMART goals.
- Build a solid foundation in math, reading, writing, and Civilization.
- Explore, are curious and develop a love of learning through hands-on project-based learning.
For ages 11-14
Adventure Studio/Middle School
Learn to work hard
The Adventure Studio/Middle School is where young heroes learn to work hard, tackle complex computational challenges; communicate clearly and persuasively and develop the passion and real-world skills needed to make a difference in the world.
Middle School learners:
- Master core skills (reading, writing, and math) through the latest technology.
- Develop critical thinking and an appreciation for heroes and history through Socratic discussions.
- Dive deeply into biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions.
- Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships.
Coming Soon
Launchpad Studio/High School
Committing to a Next Great Adventure
The Launchpad Studio/High School is where learners prepare for the adventure of a lifetime, whether the next step is a selective college, launching their own business or a first job at SpaceX or Google.
Extraordinary young leaders spend time doing something they love to do; inspired by world class coaches and experts; having fun with friends as they create lifelong memories.
Launchpad heroes:
- Read deep literature; communicate clearly and powerfully; and tackle real world computational challenges.
- Wrestle with timeless moral dilemmas through Socratic discussions in Civilization and through studio governance.
- Dive deeply into college level biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions.
- Serve in leadership roles in lower studios, their community, and around the world in the Acton Network.
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