Forge: An Acton Academy - Non-Traditional Private School

Is your child on a hero's journey?

Enrolling now

Now Enrolling for 2024-2025: Ages 5-12

Newberg, OR

Campus located at Camp Tilikum

Project Based

Self Directed, Self Paced
Meaningful Work

A community of self-directed learners each on a hero's journey.

Socratically discussing meaningful ideas,

solving interesting problems with friends,

&

developing the skills for a good life.

What is an Acton Academy?

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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference.

Imagine your hero...

conquering real world projects

...not doing busy work

setting their own goals and pace

...not sitting bored in a classroom

developing life-long habits

...not cramming short term knowledge

Ready for an adventure?

"Why couldn't my school be like this?' and 'How can I send my kids to Acton?'

“Acton Academy is on the leading edge of what it means to give students agency of their own learning."

"For an institution like the Acton Academy and for me, what it really represents is something I wish I had."

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world. The story behind the ideas, the school, and the movement is a must read for any parent.”

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”