Our Compass

Our vision is to provide inspired and flexible, learner-centered, interest-driven education for tweens in a collaborative and kind environment*. We intentionally nurture the seeds of humanity, remain observant, and

practice open-hearted communication.  

*Please note, our space is a screen-free environment.  Our community does not bring personal devices for entertainment during our time together.  Our Minecraft Club meets offsite.

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Our Values:

• Children, Young Adults, and Adults have equal human rights in the community

• Nurture our humanity with Mindfulness, respect, choice, voice, and kindness

• Practice  Compassionate Communication to observe and examine conflict

• Be intentional critical thinkers by using Socratic questioning

Our Goals:

• Continually support learners driven by their interests and passions

• Promote a learner-centric education environment where everyone matters

• Facilitate experiential pathway for meaningful inquiry, learning, and growth

• Expose holistic & globally applicable education components to the group

Online Sring 2021 - options

Online Tween Girls Club on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

A community of Tweens and siblings meeting on the Zoom platform for connection, exploring interests on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

In-person Spring 2021

~Jan. 19-June 4

(cycles - 6weeks on/ 2 weeks off)

With a successful pilot program in November/December 2020, we hope to continue in Spring 2021, Tuesdays &/or Fridays (3.5hrs/day)*. 

Requested Contribution: a combination of parent presence and

gift economy principles tailored to each family's needs.

Our COVID-19 guidelines:

• Outside Only, With Masks (covering nose & mouth)

• Maintain 6' Physical Distance from Others

• Possibly Feel Unwell...Please Stay Home

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Shared Google Doc for families to input routines & events attended

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 * Participation for either or both days, timing is weather dependent...

If your needs are not fully met by traditional schooling, democratic schools, individual homeschooling, or unschooling, consider joining our community.

We lean towards Agile Learning Centers and Liberated Learners models.

Please contact us if we resonate with you.