Frequently Asked Questions

  • For our hybrid program, the tuition for Anvil Academy North is $6,500 per year. Tuition is invoiced on a monthly basis, from July – April. Tuition includes all uniforms, gear, instruction, resources, daily lunch costs, and consumable building materials. The two expenses not included in tuition are the annual Fall Retreat and a one-time $500 tool deposit.

    We will also be running several after school micro-leadership programs throughout the school year; tuition for those programs range from $250-$350. Check out “The Anvil Collective” tab to learn more!

  • Anvil Academy North typically operates at full capacity. If there are openings, we will consider new students through the end of August. Due to the amount of safety training, as well as relational and community development over the 1st quarter, we do not open the enrollment window until the following year.

    However, our after school programs run on a first-come, first-serve basis until seats are filled.

  • Anvil Academy North provides a 2-day per week experience for 6th-8th-grade boys. Students attend on either Tuesday & Thursday or Wednesday & Friday. The school day is from 9:00AM–3:00PM. Carpool runs roughly 20 minutes before and after school each day.

    Our after school programs run from 3:30pm-5:00pm (depending on program). We are also planning to begin offering several evening programs as well.

  • No. Anvil Academy North is not affiliated with a church or denomination. Anvil is an independent learning community, serving Christian families with the mission of Forging Men. Our full belief statement is available upon request.

  • Our Anvil team of teachers custom-designed units of study and supporting curriculum and resources. Teachers use a wide variety of resources to support their teaching, however, at times we have leaned on The Mystery of History texts to help provide a helpful chronology. These texts are not required but are useful as supplemental resources for families who are looking for a deeper historical study.

  • At Anvil Academy North, we provide many opportunities for assessment of growth, understanding, and mastery. These opportunities to demonstrate growth are not quantified on a number scale or letter system but through specific rubrics and authentic assessments. Boys will build, create, perform, produce, and partner with others in order to show growth in specific areas. Quarterly conferences or report cards are provided to allow boys and families opportunities to dialogue around goal setting and personal development.

  • In addition to our after school leadership programs, we also offer a summer Sports Camp (check out “The Anvil Collective” tab to learn more!

  • We do not offer a program for girls. We believe that this type of discipleship community and active learning is just as relevant and fruitful for girls, but our mission is focused on Forging Men.

  • The program of Anvil Academy North is targeted toward middle school-aged boys. We believe that this season of life invites incredible formation and maturation, as well as inquiry and wonder. Our goal is to prepare boys to launch into a high school environment as young men who are strong and secure, equipped for further growth in faith, character, and learning. Graduates of Anvil Academy North are currently enrolled at public and private high schools, as well as a variety of hybrid and homeschool programs.

    However, one of our dreams is to establish an innovation, entrepreneur, and trade apprenticeship program for our high school aged boys — stay tuned!

  • This website is a great place to start for families who are new to homeschooling in PA.

    We would also love to connect you to some mentor families who are a little further along in their homeschool journey as well!