Campus
Beginning Sept 2026 our permanent school home will be a 4-acre property on Corral Creek Road in Newberg. There will be plenty of room to grow for all ages!
*former schoolhouse was located at Camp Tilikum in Newberg, OR
Forge Schoolhouse at Camp Tilikum in Newberg Oregon
Walking between locations is always a pleasant escape.
The Fawver Center where we congregate for activity and exhibitions.
The Tilikum Lake on a sunny morning. It's a beautiful scene with something new to appreciate every day.
Learners reading on the grass out front of the schoolhouse
We promise, through Socratic guiding and experiential learning, you and your child will:
- Begin a Hero's Journey
- Learn to be curious, become an independent learner, and love life-long learning
- Discover your most precious gifts, along with the dedication it takes to develop real talent
- Understand the importance of a strong character
- Cherish the arts, the wonders of the physical world, and the mystery of life
- Treasure economic, political, and religious freedom
2020... Our Education Journey Begins
We took to the streets of the USA to educate our children during the pandemic and quickly realized how much of our children's potential was lying dormant in a traditional classroom.
Founders - Matt & Brittani Johnson
After experimenting with many styles of homeschool we learned that our children needed more to reach their potential.
It seemed like an impossible list.
challenge, adventure, independence, reading, entrepreneurship, responsibility, critical thinking, charisma
Then we discovered Acton Academy.
But there wasn't one in Oregon. So we got crazy...
Plans for the future
2023-2024
Launch the first Acton studio at Camp Tilikum grades 2-6th guided by founders with ~20 students.
2024-2025
Launch a Spark Montessori Studio (K-2nd) to complement our Explorers Studio (3rd-6th).
2025-2026
Add second elementary studio and new studio to support grades 9-12.
2026-2027
Seek a dedicated campus for 4-5 studios and 150 students — moving to our permanent 4-acre school home on Corral Creek Road in Newberg!