BEGIN YOUR FAMILY'S JOURNEY!

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STEPS TO START YOUR JOURNEY!

Application Deadline (for February 24th start): February 7, 2025

Upcoming Start Dates for 2024-2025 (as space allows):
April 7th

Research 

Please do some initial research about Acton Academy:

1) Review website & read the full Essential Info Pack

2) Watch all linked videos

3) Check out our social media pages (ActonKennebunkport)

4) Make a list of questions

ESSENTIAL INFO PACK

Studio Tour

Attend a scheduled Studio Tour (or an Open House).

We encourage the entire family to attend this tour. 

SCHEDULE A TOUR

Online Application & Read

Acton Academy is a learner-led environment with a very unique educational model that we believe allows our learners to thrive, but Acton is not for everyone.

If you believe that Acton Academy is the right fit for your individual child(ren), you will be emailed an application to complete. 

We also recommend reading the book 'Courage To Grow' by Laura Sandefer. It offers great insight into the Acton model and is required reading prior to a trial day.

Trial Day(s)
& MSLP Video Submission*

Our Admissions Committee reviews all applications; those that we feel may be a good fit will be invited to do a trial day(s) in our studio.

The idea of a trial day(s) is to give your child(ren) an idea of what life at Acton is like. While this is not entirely the same as being in the studio full-time, it allows everyone to see if it is potentially a good fit. 

Spark Studio Learners (aged 4.5-7): 1-Day Trial ($50 fee)

Adventure & MSLP Learners (ages 8+): 3-Day Trial ($150 fee)

*MSLP (Middle School & Launchpad) applicants will submit a short video answering 3 application questions

Admissions Decision Communicated via Email

We will convey our decision on admission via email shortly after the trial day(s). 

If you also believe Acton Academy is a good fit for your child(ren) and family then enrollment begins!

Admission to the school will be confirmed upon completion of the enrollment documents and receipt of the deposit (a $500 non-refundable deposit per child).

2025-2026
Annual Tuition: $16,900*

3-Day Tuition: $11,600*

*Enroll before January 31, 2025 to lock in 2024-2025 rates

A limited number of scholarships are available ranging from 10%-50% of tuition; assessed on an individual basis.
Please inquire during your tour for additional information.

Application Deadline: April 30th

However, please note that applications are evaluated on a rolling basis so space may fill in any given studio before this date.

SPARK STUDIO

(ages ~4.5 to 7)

5-Day Program --> Pending* (based on applications already received)
3-Day (Mon-Wed) --> Pending*

*Email [email protected] to join our waiting list

ADVENTURE STUDIO

(ages ~8 to 10)

5-Day Program --> 5 Spots
3-Day (Mon-Wed) --> Limited

MIDDLE STUDIO & LAUNCHPAD

(ages ~11 to 18)

5-Day Program --> 3 Spots

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
ACTON ACADEMY AND OTHER SCHOOLS?

A MEANINGFUL EDUCATION

The purpose of an Acton education is to help your child discover, grow, and utilize their natural gifts and abilities.

COMMUNITY

We foster fellowship among children, parents, and families to support one another on our individual hero's journeys.

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

We believe students learn by doing. Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day through hands-on projects.

ONE DAY PER WEEK SPENT IN NATURE IMMERSION

Nature is an essential part of childhood. Not only is it good for their soul, but it's important for kids to take risks, build resilience, and gain confidence.

PHENOMENAL "GUIDES" (NOT TEACHERS)

We believe it is more important to ask challenging questions and allow learners to discover the answers for themselves.  No boring sit-in-your-desk teacher-led lecture-style learning at Acton!

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Acton Academy Kennebunkport values, respects, and benefits from the unique identity of each learner and community member, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. As an intentional learning community, we expect all faculty, staff, administrators, parents, caregivers, and learners to respect individual differences and choices regardless of your personal opinions and beliefs. Please also see our Non-Harassment Policy.

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Personal Information Sessions

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Tuition Information

The annual tuition for Acton Academy Kennebunkport is $15,900 per student. There is a $500 nonrefundable deposit per student that is due upon acceptance. The balance may be paid as a one-time payment or scheduled as monthly installments. 

What does tuition cover?

Tuition covers all materials (no additional materials fees are charged). 

Tuition covers the cost of the off-site outdoor program once a week.

Tuition also covers most field trips. Bigger field trips or overnight trips will be an additional cost (for example when we took the school on an overnight to NYC the cost was $210 per person which covered parking, hotel, food, and admission costs - our 3-day trip to Washington D.C. cost $375 per person including flight) 

Do you offer scholarships?

YES, we now offer financial aid in the form of a sliding scale, please see our "Tuition Assistance" page for details..

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Non-Harassment Policy

At Acton Academy Kennebunkport, we believe that every individual has profound worth and inherent value, as such, they should be treated with dignity and respect.

Hateful or harassing behavior toward anyone who differs from us is unacceptable, as it fails to recognize the worth of every person. We are committed to maintaining an environment where all individuals (staff, students, and parents) are free from intimidation, exploitation, harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying, regardless of their personal beliefs, including those regarding marriage, sexuality, and gender identity.

Acton Academy Kennebunkport supports each person's right to follow their convictions and conscience regarding pronoun usage, perspectives, beliefs, and practices. However, an individual cannot require others to refer to them using pronouns different from their biological gender, as doing so may be considered a form of harassment and a violation of others' rights to their own beliefs, convictions, and religious freedoms.

One of our school's core tenets is a deep respect for economic, political, and religious freedoms. We do not seek to influence you or your child(ren) with our personal viewpoints. We believe that differing views, perspectives, and beliefs do not diminish a person's worth, and no one should be made to feel otherwise. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are free to uphold their beliefs without fear of shame, regardless of whether those beliefs align with or differ from societal norms.

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