CHOICE believes that every child is on a Hero’s Journey; a journey to find and develop their special callings and unique gifts. CHOICE provides structure while honoring freedom which allows childhood to be a time of preparation, discovery and joy! It is meaningful work and real fun! Find out how we do it…
Programs
The VISION of the Spark Studio (ages 4-7) is:
- Spark a love of learning
- Introduce habits with external guidance
- Learn how to be part of a tribe
The VISION of the Fire Studio (ages 7-11) is:
- Explore passions
- Develop habits internally
- Learn how to build a tribe
The VISION of the Delta Studio (ages 11-15)
- Develop passions
- Use your habits to choose rigor
- Learn how to mentor a tribe
You’ll wish learning was like this when you were younger. This is what happens each week at CHOICE…
JOY in the JOurneY
Session 7, Week 1 As we commence our final session, we are exploring the session question "How can I find joy in the JOurneY? Each studio is exploring this question in different ways. The Spark Studio explored some amazing inventions that children around the world...
The Beautiful Outdoors!
Session 6, Week 6 Last week all studios had the wonderful opportunity to spend the week in the beautiful outdoors! For 4 days the Spark Studio took 21 learners ages 5-8 and spent 5+ hours outside each day. No matter the weather. We played. We explored. We read. We...
Joy in the big and the small
Session 6, Week 5 There are big moments like the Children's Business Fair this Saturday that bring great joy: And then there are small moments that bring great joy as well: In the Spark Studio this week our butterflies hatched from their chrysalis. All week we watched...
World changers
Session 6, Week 4 As the rain cleared Wednesday afternoon and the heroes came together in their matching shirts, it was hard not to get a little emotional looking at this group of truly incredible heroes. Each one has unique gifts and talents and struggles that are...
Practice Practice Practice
Session 6, Week 3 As I watched the DELTA heroes dress rehearsal for their Gala this coming Friday, I thought about what they were practicing. Yes, they were practicing musical numbers and sketch comedy, but far more importantly they were practicing: public speaking,...
The culture we love
The DELTA heroes arrived in Antigua on the very day that the Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebration began. Our timing was impeccable to witness this colorful, elaborate and meaningful tradition. It was truly a gift to experience this important part of the Guatemalan...