ENGYVER Real World Success Institute

Each week, your child will spend three days and two nights at the Engyver Village. All meals and lodging are provided and incorporated into the program fee. The fourth day is spent on a training field-trip of northeast Ohio's amazing educational and experiential resources like the Cleveland Zoo, the Natural History Museum, the Metroparks, etc.

 Yes, our curricula exceeds Ohio academic standards and national education benchmarks. 

A balance of traditional education, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf. All of them have their strengths. We then bake this balance with a hybrid philosophy of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, and The MacGyver Method. Ultimately, it is about finding the best form and structure for each student (and teacher!) to repeatedly reach success.

ENGYVER's core program runs for 36 weeks, aligned with a traditional school year. Summer programs and intensives are also offered. 

There is a saying attributed to George Bernard Shaw that goes, "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach". Whether you believe this or not, ENGYVER instructors, teachers, and facilitators are fully qualified and experienced in the REAL world. And, more often than not, are cross-trained in a variety of other skills and knowledge, thus bringing an interdisciplinary approach to every subject and experience.

Students study math, science, language arts, and social studies, integrated with specialized tracks including wilderness survival, equestrian (horse) training, first responder training, permaculture, water stewardship, and filmmaking. 

We do not promote or discourage any faith or spiritual practices. HOWEVER, we do provide each and every student the opportunity to practice their faith in a safe and respected environment.

Standard tuition, room, and board is $150 per week. A four (4) week deposit is required. We do offer scholarships, but this is based on real need and availability.

Families are responsible for transportation to and from our Success Site (located on Fairmount road, thirty minutes east of Cleveland). We offer a very reasonably-priced transportation shuttle, or you may rideshare with other families. 

Yes. Students may earn recognized certifications in areas like CPR/first aid, permaculture design, water quality monitoring, filmmaking, and equestrian safety. 

Yes. We do provide programming for schools, homeschoolers, community centers, and families. We provide and customize these experiences on a case-by-case basis.

Student progress is evaluated through a combination of project-based learning, portfolio reviews, field demonstrations, peer feedback, and academic assessments.

Students sleep in secure, weather-appropriate yurts, canvas tents, or eco-cabins, grouped by age and gender. 

Staff-to-student ratios are low, overnight supervision is constant, and staff are trained in emergency response. Security protocols include check-ins, radio communication, and wilderness emergency drills. 

We have contingency plans including indoor shelters and academic activities. Safety is the top priority and overnights may be modified as needed. 

To encourage engagement with nature and peers, personal electronics are generally not allowed, except under special circumstances. 

Meals are healthy, locally sourced (usually grown by the students themselves) when possible, and accommodate dietary restrictions. Students help prepare meals as part of life skills training. 

Yes, composting toilets and solar or propane-heated showers are available and maintained regularly for cleanliness and hygiene. 

Yes. We host open houses, family weekends, and welcome parent volunteers in many parts of the program. Student parents/guardians/caregivers are required to provide a total of eight (8) hours of service every eight (8) weeks.

 A detailed gear list is provided upon enrollment. It includes sleeping bags, appropriate outdoor clothing, water bottles, and other essentials. We do provide equipment or supplies for students who may have difficulty accessing said equipment.

We use a restorative justice model that encourages accountability, dialogue, and reintegration rather than punishment.