Heroes Academy | An Acton Academy

Looking for a new adventure? Become an Apprentice Guide at Heroes Academy.

Our Studios

Our studios are a blend of the old and the new – a return to the community schoolhouses that built America – with the best of modern technology and 21st century organizational design.

In a tightly knit community bound by shared mission, promises and accountability, young people develop deep friendships and the skills to keep them for the long run.

Spark Studio

Ages 4-6

Be curious and have fun
Play and explore natural interests
Build the foundations of Reading, Goal Setting, and Indpendent Learning

Apply to Spark

Elementary Studio

Ages 7-11

Have fun and be kind
Set and track goals; Ask great questions
Solid foundation of Math, Reading, Writing, and Civilization
Explore and be curious and develop a love of learning through hands-on project-based learning

Apply to Discovery

Middle School Studio

Ages 11-14

Learn to work hard
Manage your work and lead your studio
Mastery of Core skills
Dive deep in Quests; Explore the real world through Apprenticeships

Apply to Adventure

Launchpad Studio

Ages 14-18

Find a passion
Lead a small organization
Prepare for your next adventure (choose the certifications you’ll need and how to get)

"I would never have believed children could learn so much from each other – until I saw it with my own eyes. The lessons of self management and self governance have prepared our fifth-grade son to be a lifelong learner.”