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 Instructional Offerings

The Hive (Ages 5–7)

Where students build strong academic and social foundations while developing the skills needed to learn, play, and work within a supportive community.

In The Hive, students build strong academic and social foundations through hands-on, purposeful work in a carefully prepared Montessori environment. Each day includes a balance of individual work, small-group lessons, purposeful play, and shared community activities that foster independence, concentration, and a sense of belonging. Students develop essential skills through practical life experiences, sensorial exploration, and foundational work in language and mathematics, using concrete materials that make learning meaningful and accessible. Cultural studies and nature-based learning connect classroom experiences to the wider world, nurturing curiosity, empathy, and an early understanding of each student’s role within the community.

The Meadow (Ages 8–11)

Where students delve into big ideas, nurture their curiosity, develop independence, and deepen their understanding of the world and their role in it.

In The Meadow, students engage in self-directed learning within a carefully prepared Montessori environment that nurtures independence, curiosity, and deep thinking. Through a balance of individual work, small-group lessons, purposeful play, and collaborative projects, students explore big ideas across subject areas. Project-based learning invites students to investigate real-world questions, work collaboratively, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. Through these experiences, students build resilience, responsibility, and critical thinking skills while developing a deeper understanding of their role within their learning community and the wider world.

The Flight (Ages 12–15)

Where students explore what they care about and learn how they can contribute meaningfully to the world.

In The Flight, students engage in purposeful, guided, and self-directed learning that emphasizes independence, responsibility, and real-world relevance. Their day includes a balance of individual work, collaborative projects, seminars, and guided mentorship that support both academic growth and personal development. Learning is often centered around interdisciplinary, project-based experiences that connect classroom concepts to meaningful challenges in the world. Through hands-on work, reflection, and collaboration, students develop critical thinking, self-advocacy, and the skills needed to contribute thoughtfully and confidently to their communities.

 

 

Fred Maytag II Scout Center

6123 Scout Trail, Des Moines, IA, 50321

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