What if children are far more capable than we imagine?
Acton Upcountry is an innovative learner-driven learning center for ages 7-12 in Upcountry Maui, Hawaii.
Experience how we're transforming education in this documentary.
Answer your big questions about Acton Upcountry with this helpful Info Kit
- What is Acton Upcountry?
- Is my family ready?
- How do we enroll?
"I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton Upcountry would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed."Matt Greenfield, Rethink Education
"The most amazing outcome at Acton Upcountry is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school."Heather Staker, Ready to Blend
"Acton Upcountry is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart
"This is the kind of school I wished I had as a kid, to grow up super entrepreneurial."Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur
Why Acton Upcountry Works for Families Like Yours
Learners Thrive When Given Ownership.
Self-management and self-governance are celebrated daily by learners who use 21st Century skills to tackle real world projects, inspired by classic heroes in a tightly bound community with extremely high standards.
Learning Happens Best by Doing.
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships, and real-world challenges.
'Learning to Be' is the most important learning of all.
Grit, courage, and perseverance in the face of real challenges transforms learners as they discover how to use their gifts to serve others in a way that brings them deep joy.
Three big questions the Info Kit answers
What is Acton Upcountry?
We'll share what Acton Upcountry is and what it isn't, along with resources that have inspired families like yours.
Is my family ready?
Not everyone is ready for an Acton Upcountry experience. We'll share what it will take and help you decide if your family is ready.
How do we enroll?
We'll share when you can enroll, what it will cost, and if you qualify for any financial assistance.
Our Learning Philosophy inspires everything we do.
Clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.
Acton Academy is spreading all across the world,because every child deserves to find a callingthat will change the world
What others are saying about Acton Upcountry
Matt Greenfield
Rethink Education
"I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton Upcountry would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed."
Heather Staker
Ready to Blend
"The most amazing outcome at Acton Upcountry is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school."
Tom Vander Ark
CEO of Getting Smart
"Acton Upcountry is one of the most important education developments in the world."
Gary Vaynerchuk
Entrepreneur
"This is the kind of school I wished I had as a kid, to grow up super entrepreneurial."