Launching Fall 2025
A place for connection, independence, real-world experiences. A true community.
Vanguard Learning is an inclusive, part-time enrichment program for teens (ages 12+) who learn at home or online. We’re here to support families like yours—with a warm, welcoming environment where learners build confidence, stretch their thinking, and feel connected to something bigger.
program overview
Learner-Focused, Family Supported
We’re creating an environment to support families who homeschool or use online learning programs by providing a structured, enriching environment up to three days per week. We focus on helping teens build critical thinking skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose—through real collaboration and hands-on learning while building meaningful relationships.
Core Program
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, learners will explore practical math through open-ended, exploratory challenges and dive into literature, grammar, and open-forum discussions that sharpen communication and deepen understanding. Afternoons are reserved for student-inspired project work. Fridays include activities such as entrepreneurship, community engagement, and career exploration.
There’s no busy work, rote homework, or daily testing. Just rich, relevant learning that supports what you're already doing and stretches learners in new ways while building socialization.
🌟 Afternoon Student-inspired Project WORK
While we're busy designing a dynamic, hands-on curriculum, learners will play a key role in shaping our projects. Their interests, passions, and ideas will help guide our journey. Some activities will be collaborative, while others will encourage independent thinking—creating a balance of real-world skills that go far beyond the traditional classroom.
🔍 Examples of Possible Projects Include:
Cooking + Chemistry
The Science and Art of Happiness
Build a City Challenge
Escape Room Engineering
Passion Projects and Teaching Others
What Are Future Fridays?
Fridays help learners connect with the world beyond the classroom—building leadership skills, discovering passions, and contributing meaningfully to their communities. Future Fridays are part of our core program and available as a stand-alone option as space permits.
Each Friday includes opportunities like:
🧠 Career Exploration
Learners will explore different professions, hear from guest speakers, and begin to map out personal interests and post-high school paths—including apprenticeships, internships, entrepreneurship, or college.
🏙️ Community Service Projects
We’ll partner with local organizations and empower learners to choose causes they care about—then design creative ways to give back through service, fundraising, or volunteerism.
🎉 Social Planning & Leadership
Learners will lead in planning events, celebrations, and group activities—developing organizational and collaboration skills while shaping their community culture.
💡 Student-Led Business
From idea to execution, learners will work in teams to build and run a real business—developing marketing plans, managing budgets, and delivering value. It’s an opportunity to try, fail, learn, and grow in a safe, supportive environment.
Optional MAP Testing Offered
For families interested in tracking academic growth, we offer optional MAP testing. This assessment provides helpful insights into progress in math, reading, and language usage and can be used to inform flexible groupings and support.
Participation is optional and intended as a tool for families—not a mandate.
searching for home
We’re currently searching for the perfect rental space in the Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Stow, Ravenna, or Tallmadge area to bring the next chapter of Vanguard Learning to life.
Our ideal space will be filled with natural light and feature an open-concept layout that can support collaboration tables, cozy reading nooks, and creative exploration.
Access to outdoor spaces or proximity to a city center or public library would be a wonderful bonus, helping us stay connected to the broader community.
We’re also hoping to find a location with a separate lunch area and a working kitchen to allow for cultural exploration projects and shared community meals.
If you know of a space that might be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Tena at Info@Vanguard-learning.com
