Learning that leads to joy.
A place where young people ages 4-14 discover their calling and change the world.
Is your child bored or frustrated at school?
Do you wonder if what they do all day is fulfilling and purposeful?
Do you worry that their natural curiosity will be stifled in a “regular” school?
Learning shouldn’t be boring.
School as we know it was designed in 1893 and hasn’t changed much since. Worksheets, tests, lectures, and memorization don’t lead to fulfilling and purposeful learning.
Threefold Schoolhouse is different. It was founded by parents who believe there is a better way to educate their children. Because learning shouldn’t be a drudge.
Can you imagine your child joyful about learning?
What is Threefold Schoolhouse?
What exactly is the difference between Threefold Schoolhouse and other schools?
Threefold Schoolhouse uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork.
We believe people learn by doing. Whether it’s launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot, Threefold students are building real-life skills every day.
We believe the learning experience is much richer when the teacher (called a “Guide”) offers insightful questions and facilitates hands-on learning. Guides use the Socratic method, always responding to students’ questions with new questions. This exchange hones students’ critical thinking skills. No boring sit in your desk teacher-led lecture-style learning here!
Threefold Schoolhouse is learner-driven, meaning, our students take ownership of their education and their peer relationships by agreeing together on rules of conduct, budgeting their own time, and working amongst themselves to solve problems. They learn to think independently, take responsibility, and embrace challenge.
Beginning in middle school, our students obtain apprenticeships in a field about which they are passionate. They intern with doctors, entrepreneur bakers, plumbers, attorneys, and graphic designers. What will your child choose?
We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness, and empathy. Armed with purpose and good character, we believe our students will launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the world.
Our Beliefs
We believe each person has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.
We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners.
We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Need to know MORE about what Threefold Schoolhouse can do for your child?
At Threefold Schoolhouse, we call our classrooms "Studios" because students are learning through movement, exploration, and hands-on activities. Find out how our learning design can help your child reach their full potential joyfully.
Montessori Spark Studio:
Ages 4-8
Friendship, character development, Montessori manipulatives and outdoor play.
Discovery Studio:
Ages 8-12
Curiosity, goal setting, community building and project based exploration.
Explorer Studio:
Ages 11-14
Critical thinking, clear communication, real-world skills and apprenticeships.
Odyssey Studio:
Ages 14-18
Prepare for your next great adventure in the real world! (Coming Soon!)
Our promise to your child
We believe each of our students will find a passion – something they love and have a gift to do. We call the process of finding and pursuing this gift the Hero’s Journey. We seek to equip our students with the skills and tools they will need to find and pursue their life’s purpose. In fact, our mission is that everyone who enters our doors will find a calling and change the world.
We promise to your family that your child will:
Begin a Hero’s Journey;
Discover precious gifts, a commitment to mastery, and learn to use them to solve difficult problems;
Become a curious, independent, life-long learner;
Embrace the forging of a strong character;
Cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life; and
Treasure economic, political, and religious freedom.
Our students build small businesses from the ground up.
Watch the video to learn more about the Mechanicsburg Children’s Business Fair.
Next Fair Date: April 26th, 2025! Applications open in January!!
Why parents just like you
Choose Threefold Schoolhouse
Hello! We are the Mitchell and Clymer families. We, like you, wanted our children to grow in wonder, curiosity, and joy and were concerned that traditional schools wouldn’t deliver. When we stumbled across Acton Academy, we knew we wanted to start one so that we could partner with other parents to keep learning a joyful experience. Read the rest of our story…
Have a Few Questions?
Visit our FAQ page to see what parents like you are asking about Threefold Schoolhouse
Do you want joyful learning for your child?
Are you ready to learn more?
Introduce yourself: Schedule a call, ask lots of questions.
Complete your application.
See joy and self-confidence grow in your child’s face.