Photos by
Matthias Gaggl
Inspiring young learners to find their calling and change the world.
Our Mission
We believe each person who enters AABC will find a calling that changes the world.
Our Beliefs
We believe each person has a gift that can change the world in a profound way
We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners
We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, learning to be.
We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Our Promise
We promise through Socratic guiding each member of our community to:
- Begin a Hero’s Journey
- Discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery
- Become a curious, independent life-long learner
- Embrace the forging of a strong character
- Cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life
- Treasure economic, political, and religious freedom
Our Approach
A Model Geared for the 21st Century
A learner-driven community with self-paced learning in reading, writing and math designed to foster excellence and mastery.
Real-world hands-on learning through field trips, hero visits, and projects designed to develop relevant skills for the 21st Century.
No assigned homework, teaching to the test, or final exams.
An Innovative Learning Environment
Mixed-age learning studios (vs. "grades")
Studio-level exhibitions, where learners can exhibit their portfolio of work.
The opportunity for learners to form authentic friendships and to resolve interpersonal issues through the development of conflict resolution skills.
Embracing Nature and Community
AABC learners spend a significant amount of the day outdoors in nature.
Field trips and visits to real-world community experts extend our learning beyond the studio walls.
Mindfulness is an integral part of our curriculum, with daily meditation.
Fun and enriching family activities foster a strong familial community.
Learning at AABC
Learn to Learn
Socratic discussions and self-paced challenges equip our learners to be lifelong independent learners.
Learn to Do
Hands-on quests in science, entrepreneurship, history, and the arts prepare our learners for real-world challenges.
Learn to Be
An intense focus on character development provides our learners with great freedom and responsibility.