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Launch Your Dream School or Summer Camp Today!

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own school or summer camp? This is your year to make it happen! It’s time to step out of your comfort zone and build the program you’ve always envisioned.

With our Micro-School Blueprint & Summer Camp Guide, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to launch a thriving play-based school or camp. In 2023, I created my own micro-school inside my indoor playground—and within just six months, I quintupled my enrollment! Today, we run one of the most sought-after play-based programs in DFW, along with a wildly successful summer camp that brings in over $65 each year.

Now, I’m ready to share exactly how I did it! Follow my step-by-step guide to get your school or camp up, running, and fully booked this year.

What is a Micro-school

“A micro-school is a small-scale, alternative educational model that typically consists of a small number of students, often from different grade levels, and is facilitated by a teacher or a group of teachers. Micro-schools aim to provide a personalized and flexible learning environment, often different from traditional school settings.”

Micro-schools are:

  • Small in size

  • Non traditional

  • Community Centered

  • Mixed age groups

  • Meet in a variety of locations

  • Student centered

  • Do not follow box curriculums

  • Part time schooling also know as hybrid

EdChoice estimates that as many as 2.2 million children participate in micro-schools across the nation and this number continues to grow.

According to Gitnux (A Global Commerce Media LLC Company) The global K-12 hybrid learning market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.29% from 2021 to 2026.

Course List

Micro-School Blueprint

Your blueprint to opening your play based micro-school in your home, indoor playground, church or out in nature. This course is designed to cover essential steps for a successful start. The six chapters provide concise, actionable guidance:

  1. Dreaming Big: Define your vision and set goals to bring your school idea to life.

  2. Preparing Legally: Navigate the legal steps of starting a school, including licensing and regulations.

  3. Getting Social: Build your online presence and engage with your community through social media.

  4. The Financial Breakdown: Understand budgeting, funding, and managing finances for your school.

  5. Important Documents: Learn how to organize essential documents like contracts, handbooks, and lesson plans.

  6. Next Steps: Plan your next moves for scaling and growing your school.

Printable Documents Included:

  • Business Plan: Outline your school’s goals and strategies.

  • Website Design Support Page: Create an effective online presence.

  • Sample Curriculum Guide: Develop structured and engaging content.

  • Sample Lesson Planning Page: Plan and organize lessons.

  • Editable Parent Handbook: Customize a handbook for clear parent communication.

  • Supplier List: Access a list of suppliers for essential school resources.

This course is ideal for those looking to launch and manage a preschool or school with clear, actionable steps and practical tools.

*Includes a thirty minute consultation with Alera

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Summer Camp Guide

Step by step summer camp guide to keep your business profitable all year round.

This comprehensive Summer Camp Success Guide equips you with everything you need to create a magical, organized, and profitable camp experience.

Inside, you'll find:

  • 15 Weeks of Lesson Plans: Fully structured activities tailored for fun and engagement.

  • Scheduling Tips: Simplify your planning with easy-to-follow daily and weekly schedules.

  • Exciting Camp Themes: Spark creativity with unique ideas that keep campers coming back.

  • Sample Lesson Plans: Get inspired with ready-to-use templates for your sessions.

  • Parent Welcome Packet: Professionally designed resources to wow families from day one.

  • Behavior Management Strategies: Navigate challenges with confidence using expert tips.

  • Safety Protocols: Keep every camper safe with proven guidelines and checklists.

  • Inclusion and Diversity Practices: Foster a welcoming environment for all.

  • Marketing & Pricing Strategies: Learn how to attract campers and set competitive prices.

  • Engaging Centers: Create stations that encourage exploration, learning, and play.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your existing program, this guide will save you time, reduce stress, and ensure your camp is both memorable and profitable.

👉 Invest in your camp’s success today and turn your vision into reality!

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Purposeful Play in K

Thirty- six weeks of play based curriculum for your five to seven year old learners. Includes Math, ELA, Writing and STEM.

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