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The Top 1% School Kids Actually Love

Elite academics, real friendships, and world-class mentors.

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A school day.

See what academics, friendship, and project work look like inside Recess Academy.

Recess Academy students outperform nearly every school in the country.

Traditional school 1x

growth at class pace.

Recess Academy 2x+

growth at child pace.

89 th
percentile Math
91 st
percentile Reading

Better than top 1% private schools

Freedom, by design.

School was built for compliance. Kids were built to explore.

What freedom looks like.

  1. Hi, I'm Rocky! Your personal tutor.

    Rocky is an AI tutor that guides & motivates your kid.

  2. A student sketching during personal time with friends nearby on video windows.
  3. Angela in community hour
    Angela
    Matthew F. in community hour
    Matthew F.
    Easton in community hour
    Easton
    Sloane in community hour
    Sloane
    Benja in community hour
    Benja
    Ben in community hour
    Ben Guide
    Jack in community hour
    Jack
    Cody in community hour
    Cody
    Matthew H. in community hour
    Matthew H.
  5. A student walking toward a glowing doorway through a garden path.

Hi, I'm Rocky! Your personal tutor.

Rocky is an AI tutor that guides & motivates your kid.

A student sketching during personal time with friends nearby on video windows.

Extracurriculars, outdoor play, therapies, and state-funded activities where available.

Angela in community hour
Angela
Matthew F. in community hour
Matthew F.
Easton in community hour
Easton
Sloane in community hour
Sloane
Benja in community hour
Benja
Ben in community hour
Ben Guide
Jack in community hour
Jack
Cody in community hour
Cody
Matthew H. in community hour
Matthew H.

A live world for friends, conversation, games, and shared projects.

Interest-led classes with mentors across games, art, science, writing, and more.

A student walking toward a glowing doorway through a garden path.

The day opens back up for family, projects, sports, and deep dives.

Built to guide &
motivate your kid

Rocky is an AI tutor that doesn't just give answers. It creates the environment for your kid to learn.

Rocky lesson workspace
Microscope view One water molecule

Start here: soup is made of tiny water molecules that never sit still. Heat is their motion.

Oxygen Hydrogen Bond
Ask Rocky by voice

Work kids are proud to show.

Projects, writing, math progress, and real artifacts make learning visible.

#MarchOfTheArts day 2 by Ella
#MarchOfTheArts day 2 by Ella
Hollow knight watercolor by Tegan
Hollow knight watercolor by Tegan
I forged a knife by Erik
I forged a knife by Erik
Power armor update 1 by Mason
Power armor update 1 by Mason
WIP My First Largescale Build in Tiny Glade by Finn
WIP My First Largescale Build in Tiny Glade by Finn
My Business Earned me a VR Headset by Erik
My Business Earned me a VR Headset by Erik
Earned $100 face painting by Ella
Earned $100 face painting by Ella
This Lego engine was hard to build by Erik
This Lego engine was hard to build by Erik
Thwomanwithapearlearring by Nina
Thwomanwithapearlearring by Nina
YouTube Animation by Erik
YouTube Animation by Erik
Conway's Game of Life
Conway's Game of Life
Conway's 3D Game of Life by Matthew F.
Conway's 3D Game of Life by Matthew F.
Cap Lamp by Iver
Cap Lamp by Iver
Revised loading screen with mouse by Aanya
Revised loading screen with mouse by Aanya
Recess Rundown Podcast YT channel by Maddie & Ella
Recess Rundown Podcast YT channel by Maddie & Ella
Designs by Z - Handmade Jewelry YT channel by Z
Designs by Z - Handmade Jewelry YT channel by Z
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Expert guides

Learn from the best

Recess Academy is powered by a world-class team of guides and mentors. They're involved in your child's schedule daily so they make the most of their time.

Benjamin Sommers

Benjamin Sommers

Founder
Josiah Wittrock

Josiah Wittrock

Curriculum designer
Jackson Pearce

Jackson Pearce

Creative writingPublished author
Ryan Laley

Ryan Laley

Game development & design@RyanLaley - 121K
Alan Tang

Alan Tang

LeadershipProblem solving
Kevin Vingeus

Kevin Vingeus

3D designAnimation
Bridget Puhacz

Bridget Puhacz

Multimedia artPhotography
Lanie Siegel

Lanie Siegel

TV writingScreenwriting
Brianne Wragg

Brianne Wragg

CoachingMentoring

Alongside 300+ happy families.

Working with a small group of like minded friends on something hard with an amazing mentor to guide is the dream scenario for us. Recess is amazing.
Justin Dad, Hawaii
Jack brings a computer on every vacation, he "can't" miss Recess. This has been life changing.
January Mom, Montana
When I'm home to see her come out of her room after Recess - she's got pep and becomes more talkative. Last week, she let slip the words 'I like building things.'
Melanie's mom Mom, Canada

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Mirka Mom, Czech Republic

Theo is seriously "addicted" :-) to Recess so in case of summer break there would be trouble. I am happy you operate through the summer. Thank you.

Anita Mom, Latin America

Crystelle absolutely loves the class, thank you SO much :)

Heather Mom

He's happily in an orientation right now :) So happy we found this community!

Sadie Mom, U.S.

Toby feels like he is an important helper to the Recess guides. His friends wave to him as soon as he logs in.

Julz Mom, U.S.

Let me just say that I have never seen Liam so enthused about a class! He woke up Monday morning and informed there were only 2 days left until class.

Krystle California

He was really excited and grateful for the class time. I'm glad that you'll be opening more. We'd love to grow with the course offerings.

Anonymous Mom

I think my self care at the moment is finding recess.

Lisa Mom, Europe

During the first part of cohort I looked and she was actually smiling. When I asked later how it went she said she really liked it (high praise!).

Jennifer Mom, U.S.

I love when he sees the value in skills. These activities have helped tremendously in Math; he doesn't complain about it anymore.

Jodel Mom, Hawaii

He was so stoked on his cohort this week the energy was contagious. He was so empowered and proud of it!

Kizzy Mom

I want to thank you all at Recess for being so welcoming and encouraging to Sarran. His confidence has really grown over the past few months.

Melody Mom, Canada

Recess has helped me connect with Nate in so many more ways and I am very thankful for all the hard work you guys do for my kids.

Emily Mom, U.S.

I can't begin to tell you how meaningful this is. It means the world to me to know that she feels so SEEN by the entire Recess community. You're changing lives for these kids.

Nicole Mom, U.S.

It's really important for Ben to have mentors like you and an environment like Recess. We really appreciate everything you're doing.

January Mom, Montana

Jack brings a computer on every vacation, he "can't" miss Recess. This has been life changing.

Tuition

One enrollment. The full school experience.

Grades 2-10 $950 full tuition / month

No registration fees. No per-class invoicing. Flexible tuition maps ESA funds, charter funds, and your family's financial circumstances before you commit.

Included Custom academic coreThree live classesDaily coworkingMentorRecess community

Applications are open

Enroll for the 2026-2027 school year.

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