Volo is excited to accept enrollment in The Luminary, our full-time program for 2025-2026
The program enables learning through flexible and adaptable personalized learning programs that express the interests of learners. The Luminary supports the discovery and nurturing of each child’s innate talents and passions.
Volo Natural Learning Community’s The Exploratory brings together young people into a multi-aged community – the natural way for humans to thrive. The program centers on helping young people discover learning, life skills, and sense of self on a foundation of place — their place in the world, in history, and in culture (among people). Young people build on that foundation through social innovation, inspired projects, and leadership.
The Luminary provides world-class learning opportunities for uniquely qualified young people who will grow and develop with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Here we connect top facilitators – teachers and mentors — with bright young people in fascinating learning environments.
For those of you who are interested in reading more details, here you go.
The Luminary is both a carefully articulated design and an adaptable design that can respond to changes, conditions, and learners’ needs. The general daily pace and rhythm are outlined below. Note that Volo is committed to responding to the needs of the participating young people. We strive for balance between stability and flexibility, recognizing that both rhythm and adaptability are important. The daily schedule shown here may be adjusted if needed.
Friday special programming is The Quest.
Blocks focus on themes, which are big ideas. Typically each block incorporates movement, math, reading, writing, speaking, art, history, science, and music. Elements and topics from blocks will also appear in other areas of the schedule. For example, math throughout the year will include numeracy and a focal numeracy block.
We integrate math every day. Most mornings include focusing on math; this will include activities, instruction, and practice. A focal purpose is to engage young people in math in ways that build practical skills and a joy for learning.
Morning Math may include –
Language arts are also integrated in our daily activities. Most mornings include time to focus on language arts; this will include creative activities, reading, writing, and speaking. A focal purpose is to open doors of understanding, confidence, and joy with the English language.
Morning Language Arts may include —
The following are afternoon classes for 2024/2025.
Fall Term
Winter Term
Spring Term
Projects may include the following and/or others. Final plans will be co-created with the participating children and volunteers.