About us

Kitsap Life Academy was created in 2021 to support families who want more than academics alone, they want their children prepared for life. Rooted in outdoor education, Montessori principles, and experiential learning, KLA offers children meaningful work, time in nature, and hands-on experiences that build confidence, competence, and connection. Learning is active and purposeful, shaped by the rhythms of the land and the developmental needs of each child.

KLA is a homeschool enrichment program designed to sit intentionally between a traditional co-op and a full-time private school. Families remain firmly rooted in homeschooling while their children participate in consistent, multi-day programming that provides structure, community, and deep engagement. We work alongside families to nurture capable, resilient learners through meaningful work, strong community, and purposeful experiences.

A boy holding a string with sprigs of herbs or plants hanging from it outdoors with green foliage in the background.

“When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their true strength.”

- Maria Montessori

Mission

KLA is rooted in nurturing the individual path of each learner through building resilience, life skills and community in an outdoor environment.

Vision

Our vision is that students leave with a deep sense of curiosity and wonder, grounded in a strong understanding of themselves, their strengths, and their place in community and the natural world.