Phoenix in person · Grades K–12
Phoenix Local Learning Pod
Learning you can walk around in. Twice a month, students from our online classes meet in person around Phoenix for hands-on STEAM days and outings. There are no desks and no worksheets, just curious students, good questions and Guides helping them notice, wonder and connect.
- In person · Phoenix area
- 2 meetups a month
- STEAM and outings only
- Families welcome
- $130 / month
Where we go
STEAM and outings, in person
Each meetup is either a hands-on STEAM day or an outing to a place worth exploring.
Museums
Art, history and children’s museums, with a short challenge to guide each visit.
Science centers
Exhibits, demonstrations and questions to investigate together.
Water parks and play
Summer days that turn into lessons on force, motion and water, with plenty of fun.
Living history
Outings such as a medieval dinner show, connected to the history behind it.
Hands-on STEAM days
Building, experimenting and making together at a local park or community space.
Friendship in person
Students from our online classes meet face to face and build real friendships.
A typical month
Two meetups, two kinds of learning
Families receive the plan, location and any admission costs ahead of time.
- Meetup 1
Outing day
A museum, science center or seasonal outing, with a simple question to explore while we visit.
- Meetup 2
STEAM day
A hands-on build or experiment, such as rockets, bridges or kitchen science, at a local park or community space.
Who it is for
A good fit if…
- Students in grades K–12 who live in or near Phoenix
- Families in our online programs who want time together in person
- Learners who learn best by doing and exploring
- Families who enjoy joining outings
Before class
What you need
- Transportation to each meetup
- Water, sunscreen and a hat (we plan for the heat)
- Admission for outings, shared ahead of time
- A grown-up with younger learners; each notice says whether drop-off is allowed
- Comfortable clothes that can get messy on STEAM days
The Montessori way
Montessori called the world beyond the classroom a child’s greatest teacher. Going out lets students follow their questions in real places. Guides prepare each outing, then step back so students can observe, wonder and explain what they found.
Questions families ask
Good to know
Where do meetups happen?
Around the Phoenix area. Each notice includes the location, time and any admission costs.
Do parents stay?
Grown-ups stay with younger learners. Each meetup notice says whether drop-off is allowed for older students.
What about summer heat?
We choose indoor or early-morning plans in the hottest months, and every notice includes a heat plan.
How does Family Investment work?
Family Investment is billed monthly. Your first month is paid at enrollment, and we confirm your learner’s group and start date by email.
Are siblings welcome?
Families are welcome. Let us know who is coming so we can plan for admission and group size.
Enroll
Reserve a seat in Phoenix Local Learning Pod
Small groups fill quickly. Tell us about your learner, then pay your first month at our secure checkout.
Family Investment
$130/ month
Your first month is paid at enrollment through our secure Stripe checkout. We confirm your learner's group, start date by email.
Questions
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