A day in the life

A day in our Studios is creativity within constraints: large blocks of time for work and play with clear but broad guardrails, equipping young people to manage their time, set goals, and track progress.

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Daily Schedule

Each day is broken up into work sprints with a shared purpose or goal.
A school day runs from 9am-3pm/4pm with 10 min for drop-off/pick-up. PE and Martial Arts session from Monday to Thursday. Friday is out-door nature day from 9am/10am to 2pm. Families also have access to a wide range of after-school programs at Campbell Community Center.

8:50
Drop-off time
9:00
Free play and Wellness Activity


9:15
Daily Launch (Socratic Discussion)
9:30
Core Skills

Goal setting, math, writers' workshop, reading, civilization discussion

10:15
Snack Break
10:30
Core Skills

Goal setting, math, writers' workshop, reading, civilization discussion

11:15
D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) / Art / P.E.
12:00
Lunch
1:00
Quest (Real-World Projects)

Hands-on work, team-based challenges, sciences, coding, entrepreneurship, art & music, history, report on goals.

2:30
Studio Maintenance
2:45
Closing Reflection (Socratic Discussion)
03:00
Pick-up time

The schedule is flexible to accommodate different learning needs. Students can rearrange work blocks and choose from a variety of work options based on personal goals, passions, and commitments.

Nature Day

Each week on Friday, except the week before the Exhibition, our learners step into the natural world to slow down, observe closely, and learn through direct experience at local sites such as Deer Hollow Farm, Hidden Villa and  local parks.

  • 1

    Learners spend weekly time outdoors at local nature sites, hiking trails, observing plants and wildlife, sketching, and asking questions about ecosystems and seasonal change through direct experience.

  • 2

    Learning in real outdoor environments sharpens attention and curiosity. By engaging all their senses, learners notice details, make observations, and develop scientific thinking that deepens understanding beyond what can be learned indoors.

  • 3

    In varied outdoor settings, learners show new strengths and leadership, building empathy, teamwork, and confidence as they face real challenges together.

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