we are CASCo

a community of global citizens in pursuit of an adventurous lifestyle and the idea that we live to learn, and learn to live together.

Casco (nautical): the hull of a boat; what keeps a boat afloat.

Casco (nautical): the hull of a boat; what keeps a boat afloat.

learning in motion

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    PRE-K - 8TH

    ✓ Self-Directed Learning

    ✓ Hybrid & Full Time Programs

    ✓ Montessori Educator Team

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    Domestic & International Expeditions

    ✓ Curated Itineraries

    ✓ Experiential Learning

    ✓ Custom Planning

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    ✓ Resource Library

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Learning Happens Everywhere

Learning Happens Everywhere

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Research is strong here! 📚 We lean into encyclopedias, use illustrations and creative projects to show what we’ve learned, and always make space to share with each other and our community. #CascoLearning #MontessoriAtHome #ProjectBasedLearni
Sticking with our theme of steady guidance and calm seas… When our children are struggling, melting down, or testing boundaries, jumping straight to correction is tempting: “Stop.” “Don’t.” “What are you do
Lots of hair, lots of studying! Even at the end of the year, these kids are diving into research and staying curious! #CASCOLearning #HybridLearning #SelfDirectedLearning #HomeschoolingCommunity #MixedAgeLearning #LearningBeyondWalls #ElementaryExpl
We’ve always loved a good nautical metaphor when it comes to raising kids—navigating the voyage, the parenting helm, following the learning compass… you name it! ⚓️ So, of course, lighthouse parenting fits right in. It’s th
CAMP CASCO!!! Thanks for the memories — we can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Game time, bike time, s’more time — we do it all at Camp CASCO!
Fishing time! No rush, no pressure — just a few lines in the water and time to be. 🎣
Trail time! 🥾 Some of our oldest and youngest campers side by side, vibrant green all around, dogwoods and wildflowers blooming, and the best part — good conversations and time together. 💛
These Camp CASCO kids sure know how to have fun!
First things first—setting up camp! Tents popped up in no time with teamwork and lots of laughs!!
Camp CASCO 2025 — a true community effort and a highlight of every year! ⛺🥾💛🤠
Mixed Age Baseball ⚾️ So fun to see the games they organize and the collaboration they bring to the field during recess. Although sometimes it’s hard to stay out of it when their rules don’t quite make the most sense 🤪
We see you juggling it all—and we’re right there with you. Good people, deep breaths, and shared snacks make all the difference. 🤠 #EverythingAllAtOnce #community #RealLifeRealPeople #FamilyRhythms #CommunityCare #WeGotThis #teamwork #
That feeling when your best effort surprises even yourself 🥰
Yes — it is that simple. But simplicity doesn’t mean easy. The environment must be thoughtfully prepared. Educators must be trained to guide and observe, and with choice comes great responsibility! It’s a delicate dance, but it f
Planning for next year’s adolescent trips has begun! Wrapping up an incredible year of adventure with our middle schoolers. We can’t wait to see what next year has in store!
That’s self-motivation! It’s the spark! It’s everything! #motivation #curiouskids #selfdirectedlearners #curiositydriven #askquestions #learnerdriven #microschooling #hybridhomeschool
Protect Our Parks 💚 We leave Olympic National Park with so many lessons learned, memories formed, and inspiration gained to protect these wild spaces we are so fortunate to explore.
Hug a tree 💚 So much love and appreciation for these magnificent old growth forests and the hundreds of years for which they stand.
Math Workshop 🐟 Plotting points and graphing data from the canoe expedition for our morning work. Learning happens everywhere 💙