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YOUR CHILD IS DESTINED TO BE A WORLD CHANGER
Wonderwood Village is an innovative learner-driven community serving ages 3-12 in the heart of Grassy Cove, TN.
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We are launching our Elementary Studio!
Does your child (age 6–10) love to create, build, explore, and learn in a more hands-on way? They might not just enjoy Wonderwood Village… they might thrive here.
We’d love to invite your family to try Wonderwood Village with our 5-Day Immersive Pilot Program, designed especially for elementary-aged learners.
A 5-Day “Hero’s Journey” Trial Run
Intrigued by our learner-driven model, but not quite ready to commit to a full year? This is the perfect next step.
For five days, your learner will go on an Entrepreneur Quest—a condensed, real experience of how our 6-week sessions work at Wonderwood Village (an Acton Academy).
Throughout the week, learners will:
Set their own S.M.A.R.T. goals and build strong daily habits
Dive into open-ended, project-based work
Explore and discover our beautiful Grassy Cove campus
Design a product or service and begin preparing for the Acton Children’s Business Fair later this summer
Real-world confidence + business skills
At the fair, learners get a safe, fun way to practice real-world skills like:
Talking with customers and learning to sell with confidence
Handling money, making decisions, and solving problems in the moment
Experiencing the pride of earning through creativity and effort
Who it’s for: Ages 6–10 who are seriously considering full-time enrollment for September 2026.
We have TWO spots left, sign up today!
Program Details
May 25–29 (Monday–Friday)
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
$175 per learner
Do you believe…
…that learning to do and learning to be are far more than textbooks and standardized tests?
…your child should find a calling, not just a career?
…your child would thrive with customized curriculum tailored to their strengths and interests?
…your child deserves to believe they have a hero within?
Then Wonderwood Village An Acton Academy might be the right school choice for you and your family!
Our Mission
Our mission is to ignite a fire within every individual who crosses our threshold, guiding them to discover a purpose that will revolutionize the world.
Our learner-driven communities empower young people to thrive in the real world. Learning is a challenging but rewarding journey that fosters grit and perseverance. Wonderwood Village is dedicated to nurturing holistic development of the whole person -mind, heart, body and soul-recognizing that anything less would be a disservice to our children. Equipping learners with Socratic discussions, self-paced challenges, hands-on quests, entrepreneurship & character-building.
If you have been searching for something different..
If you believe your child has unique gifts that can change the world….
What if there is a better way?
Our Promises
When Your Child Begins a Hero’s Journey, your child will…
Care for Self.
Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
Discover their most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.
Pursue and discover a commitment to mastery.
Discover and grow their unique natural-born talents and gifts to impact the world.
Embrace the forging of a strong character.
Care for Others.
Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
Foster responsibility for fellow humans and animals, as they consistently practice self-governing practices within a group setting and tending the animals in our community.
Learn to live in justice and respect as they grow relationships with the people who share their place.
Acknowledge and honor the peoples that came before us and the land that once belonged to them.
Care for Environment.
Seek to understand the world as it is, prepare for the world that will be, and create the world that ought to be.
Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
Practice sustainability in foraging, gardening, farming, and permaculture studies and application.
Assist in local community education and land stewardship events and classes.
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Joy + Rigor = Mastery
Embracing rigor is an essential part of accepting the Hero’s Journey. Engaging in deep learning brings a unique sense of joy, and the mastery demanded by the Hero’s Journey goes beyond, necessitating dedication, discipline, and hard work toward a significant goal.
LEARN TO DO
Hands-on learning for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.
LEARN TO LEARN
Socratic Discussions and self-paced challenges equip children to be independent and curious lifelong learners.
LEARN TO BE
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
🍄 “Nature is all around us, from a tiny sidewalk crack to a gorgeous mountain pass to the vast ocean to even our own backyard or balcony. Spending time outdoors is an essential to life. It can reduce stress, boost concentration, inspire hope and create community. It is also the best way to inspire a child’s learning and growth.” – Dr. Jean Lomino, President of Forest School Teacher Institute