Movers and doers, that is who we are! A community of global citizens in pursuit of an adventurous lifestyle and the idea that we live to learn, and learn to live.

we are CASCo

a learning center embracing a new era of education

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

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

our pillars

  • LEARNING CENTER

    PRE-K - 8TH

    ✓ Self-Directed Learning

    ✓ Hybrid & Full-Time Programs

    ✓ Montessori Educator Team

    Our programs
Item 1 of 3

key COMPONENTS OF A FAMILY EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIVE

CASCO empowers you to connect with your child and to connect with the world. Our innovative approach is founded on our love for discovery as we invite you to embark on a quest for knowledge, culture, and adventure.

CONSCIOUS PARENTING

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

MULTI-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE

FAMILY TRAVEL

COLLABORATIVE MINDSET

JOIN our community 

Learning Happens Everywhere

Learning Happens Everywhere

Follow our journey

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 💙
Navigating Lake Crescent 🛶 Spent a morning paddling around Lake Crescent in Salish canoes recording lake depth at different points with an echo sounder.
Made it to the top of Storm King Mountain 🏔️ Rain, snow, sunshine, rainbows.. we experienced it all! 8 miles, 6 hours, and a 1500 ft elevation gain 🌟
Spring Break 2025 🏔️ We are thrilled to be spending the week with @naturebridge at Olympic National Park! No parents, no devices, no problem! Just friends, nature, and learning all week long 🌟 Follow along our adventures 👣
Time to unplug and explore—rainforests, rugged peaks, and wild shores are calling! Here we go!! #StudentTravel #CoLearnCo #LearningBeyondWalls #OutdoorClassroom #ExploreMore #OlympicNationalPark #NatureEducation #TravelToLearn #WildPlaces #Adv
Annual Learner Showcase 📚 Another great year for our learners to showcase their best work to friends and family! These children work hard all year long, and it is a lovely thing to witness as they beam with pride in sharing what they’ve acco
Did you know…? The best ideas start with a great story. 📖 Stories help us see the world through someone else’s eyes, imagine possibilities, and ask big questions. In CC lessons, we share stories that connect people, places, and time. W
Forest Friday looking a little different than usual today ⛷️ Adventure is out there! And it is always that much better with friends 🤙🏽
One day, they’re exactly as you’ve always known them—so familiar, so wonderfully them. Then, suddenly, they straighten their hair a little differently, use a new phrase, or walk with a confidence that catches you off guard. It happ
Recess yoga, anyone? 🧘 We love to see where creativity leads the children during play time!
We all know we should be more present with our kids. We hear it all the time. We want to be! We set out with good intentions—building a fort, playing a board game, heading outside in the cold. And then… someone talks back. Someone hits
Snow day rope challenge 💪 Making the most of our time while we wait out these endless snow storms!
Winter brings slower days, cozy moments, and a chance to reset—but it can also bring restlessness, the winter blues, and a house full of stir-crazy kids. 🤪 Keeping spirits up takes some effort, but little things help! Fresh air, even when t
Masterminds ♟️ We love how present chess is in our classroom, and how hungry the kids are to improve their game. Young minds at work 🌟
Checkmate! The Great Game of Chess! ♟️ Why do we love chess? Because it’s all about strategy, connection, and sharpening our minds. There’s something special about watching the chess boards come to life—players learning new moves,
What a great day ❄️ These monthly community outings are one of our favorite parts of CASCO! Thank you to our families for joining us this morning ⛸️