We are currently enrolling kids ages 5–13/14 for our Fall session starting on September 9th, 2026. In the Fall of 2027, we plan to expand into high school. If you’re interested in enrolling your kid(s) during our current Winter/Spring sessions, please contact us.

Our campus is located at 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, OR 97702 — just minutes from Highway 20 and 27th. The property has five acres of space for kids to learn, play, and explore.

• $800 Enrollment & Technology Fee for leaders 8+.

• $400 Enrollment Fee for leaders 5-7

• $300 is non-refundable after enrollment

• $1,200/month (paid September-June)

• Pay in FULL for Sept 2026-June 2027 offers a 25% discount ($9000, which equates to $900/month).

• Discounts: 5% for second child, 10% for military/fire/police. Discounts can be combined AND there is a family tuition cap for families with more than 2 kids. Inquire for more details.
  👉 Founding Family Offer: Enroll by 3/31/26 and your tuition will be locked for life.

No. While we share some Montessori ideas like hands-on learning and independence (especially with our 5–7 age group), Bend Leadership Academy blends self-paced academics, Socratic discussions, projects, movement, and enrichment workshops into something uniquely our own.

The year is broken into six sessions (“sprints”), each ending with a presentation day where kids share their projects with families and our community. Each sprint is followed by a one-week break. Our next session kicks off on 2/17/2026 and limited enrollment is OPEN.

👉 [Download our Winter/Spring calendar here]

Our 2026-2027 Calendar can be found here.

Every day blends focus and freedom. Kids rotate through projects, academics, Socratic discussions, movement, and free play. These blocks are guided but flexible — if kids are in a deep discussion or project, our coaches don’t stop them just because the clock says so.

👉 [See a sample schedule here]

Not at this time! BLA plans to offer a Friday Enrichment Day program starting in the Fall of 2026. Part time Leaders will join us for morning kickoff, physiology & movement, and a two-hour enrichment session led by community experts.

• Tentative Schedule: Fridays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (drop-off 8:45–9:00, pickup 12:00–1:00).

• Cost: $400-$480 per session ($400/5 week session OR $480/6 week session) with a non-refundable $200 deposit.

• Next Session: September 9th, 2026 to October 23rd, 2026. Cost: $480.

Enrichment sessions may include art, finance, survival skills, language, and other community-led workshops. It’s a great way to experience BLA’s model and community in a flexible, part-time format.

It means kids take ownership of their learning. Coaches guide, but kids are responsible for their progress, their choices, and often, for helping peers. This builds independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills that last far beyond school.

We see parents as partners. Education works best when school and home are aligned. We’ll keep you informed, provide resources, and invite you into the community — but we’re not asking for busywork or “volunteer hours.” Just partnership in raising thriving kids.

Bend Leadership Academy operates as a private education program in Oregon. Families formally register as homeschoolers with Bend-La Pine School District, and their children attend BLA full-time as their learning environment. This approach gives us the freedom to create a flexible, innovative model. BLA administers the state required assessments for Homeschool families at ages 9, 11, 14 and 16 (if the family chooses to have their leaders assessed).