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Learning That Moves Beyond the Classroom: Academic Growth Through Adventure and Exploration
At the Academy at SOAR, we blend rigorous, Cognia-accredited academics with expeditionary learning and immersive experiences in nature. Through small classes, differentiated instruction, and purposefully designed outdoor trips, students don’t just absorb knowledge — they live it.
2-8
College Credits
8
Age of GAPpers
1:1
Staff to Participant Ratio
An experience like no other
Discover a New Way to Learn — Through Exploration, Challenge, and Adventure at the Academy at SOAR
At the Academy at SOAR, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Students build confidence and practice real-world skills through hands-on adventures like rock climbing, canoeing, backpacking, SCUBA diving, and whitewater rafting.
Each year brings new expeditions, new places to explore, and endless opportunities to grow — all while having fun.
Supporting Every Student’s Journey:
Accredited, Personalized, and Led by a Caring Team
High Accreditation Standards
The Academy at SOAR is proudly accredited by Cognia (formerly SACS), a trusted authority for charter, independent, and public schools.
We’re also certified by the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Education (NCDNPE) as a fully recognized private school.
Every course your child completes—whether a single semester or the full program—earns official academic credit they can carry forward with confidence.
Personalized Learning That Fits Every Student
At SOAR, we know that no two students learn the same way. That’s why we use differentiated instruction—adapting lessons to match each child’s unique strengths and learning style.
Visual learners get plenty of written and graphic materials, while auditory learners benefit from verbal guidance and discussion.
We also make thoughtful accommodations—like flexible testing times or varied teaching approaches—to ensure every student has the support they need to thrive.
A Team That Truly Cares
Our dedicated staff is specially trained to support students with learning differences and attention challenges.
The administration brings together professionals with deep experience helping diverse learners succeed.
On campus and in the field, instructors work closely with students every day—building skills, confidence, and independence through hands-on learning and meaningful mentorship.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Blending Adventure, Academics, and Real-World Experiences
At the Academy at SOAR, we believe the best learning happens when curiosity meets adventure. Our programs combine academic growth with hands-on exploration, helping students build confidence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning—whether in the classroom or out in the wild.
Merging Academics with Adventure
At SOAR, learning isn’t limited to textbooks. Every expedition is designed to connect classroom lessons with real-life experiences—turning hiking trails, rivers, and campfires into opportunities to learn, grow, and discover new strengths.
Quality Academics
We make sure students receive a consistent, high-quality education no matter where learning takes place—whether in the classroom or during an outdoor adventure. Each lesson aligns with the National Common Core Curriculum while staying engaging, flexible, and relevant.
Two Weeks of Learning, Two Weeks of Real-World Adventure
At the Academy at SOAR, every month is a balance of classroom learning and real-world exploration. Students spend two weeks diving into academics and then two weeks applying what they’ve learned through outdoor adventures, teamwork, and hands-on challenges. It’s a dynamic rhythm that keeps learning fresh, engaging, and meaningful.
Two Weeks of Deep Immersion in Knowledge
We create conditions for deep understanding, not just passing through the material.
Focused Learning
In each two-week academic phase, students dive into key subjects with full attention. Just clear, concentrated progress.
From Theory to Application
Students don’t just memorize — they understand how and why things work, preparing them for what's next.
Two Weeks of Vibrant Exploration and Impressions
Adventures teach what can't be explained in words—through experience, interaction, and independence.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Students step into real environments — nature, cities, communities — where school continues through hands-on challenges, exploration, and reflection.
Confidence Through Experience
From outdoor quests to team missions, students keep learning while building independence, resilience, and self-awareness — all through lived experience.
Students attending The Academy at SOAR can receive credit in the following courses
Maths
Science
Humanities
Language Arts
Non-Core Courses
Maths
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Learning That Puts Students at the Center
At the Academy at SOAR, students take an active role in their own growth — learning essential life skills through hands-on experiences, teamwork, and adventure.
Finding
Your Voice
Students learn to understand their needs, speak up for themselves, and take ownership of their learning journey.
Growing
Together
Living, learning, and exploring as a group helps students build strong connections and develop empathy, teamwork, and respect.
Learning
That Clicks
Academics are designed to be engaging and meaningful, blending traditional learning with hands-on, real-world applications.
Lessons Beyond the Classroom
Students take their studies outdoors, exploring new environments and discovering how classroom concepts connect to the world around them.
Building Everyday Confidence
From cooking meals to managing daily routines, students gain practical life skills that build independence and responsibility.
Learning Through Adventure
Rock climbing, canoeing, backpacking, and more — each experience challenges students to grow in confidence and courage.
Creating, Building, and Solving
Students work on real-world projects that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.
Confidence
for Life
Every activity, challenge, and success helps students realize their potential and believe in what they can achieve.
Learning from Every Experience
Through guided reflection, students pause to think about what they’ve learned, celebrate progress, and set goals for what’s next.
Students attending The Academy at SOAR can receive credit in the following courses
At SOAR, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Students dive into outdoor challenges, explore new places, and discover just how capable they really are through adventure-based education.
The Florida Keys
Location
FL
Season
Winter
Okefenokee Swamp
Location
GA
Season
Spring
Desert Southwest
Location
TX &NM
Season
Summer
Moments That Tell the Story — Real Smiles, Real Growth, Real Emotions
Ready To Take The First Step?
Deciding on the right path for your child isn’t easy. You want a program that truly understands their needs, builds their confidence, and gives them the tools to thrive. We’re here to help!
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