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At TEA, We believe in the infinite power of young people.

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OUR MISSION: EMPOWERING A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS WITH A SOCIAL CONSCIENCE

 Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) was founded with a modern experiential approach that uses the power of Constructive Adversity® to transform the lives of young people. We do this by pushing them past their comfort zones and allowing them to utilize collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to take on the world’s most pressing problems. Our students spend countless days and nights in the field every year, traveling to regional, national and international locations to learn and develop as engaged citizens of the world.

Learn more about Constructive Adversity, our unique educational approach that combines classical content and skills with real-world problem-solving.

Learn more about our Individualized Adventure Program designed for students who need to be out of the classroom for extended periods

TEA emphasizes life skills and character as much as academics, preparing students for college, career, and life. See the results.

OUR VALUES

These values and beliefs are core elements of our culture at TEA. They are embedded in our learner outcomes, guide school wide decisions, and embody the most important elements for which we stand. 

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Championing a Just and Equitable World

by promoting policies of fairness, inclusivity, and well-being for all.

Young People can turn Adversity into Growth

by tackling today's messy and important problems

Collaborating with Communities

to enact positive change in the world

Pre-K Adventure Program

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

TEA BY THE NUMBERS

155

Enrolled Students

6:1

Student:Teacher Ratio

12

After School Athletics

14

After School Clubs

$2M

Financial Aid Awarded

Our Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to help students prepare for their future careers.

High School College and Career Counseling

empowers students to explore diverse post-secondary options, develop personalized career pathways, and acquire the essential skills for future success.

Individualized Adventure Program

Students can participate in offsite adventures with their families/organizations and continue their learning path encompassing constructive adversity and connection with their TEA crews.

6th Grade Bridge Program

With design elements from both of our elementary and middle models, the 6th-Grade Bridge Program at TEA will provide students with the necessary skills and content to be successful in older years.

After School Clubs

Tahoe Expedition Academy extends academics, character, and adventure through its wide array of After School Clubs.

Athletics

Athletics is an extension of education. Just as adventure builds character through challenge, grit and determination, so does athletics – especially in the Sierra!

Tahoe Summer Camps

With professional educators, artists, makers, climbers, wilderness experts and pro-athletes as their guides, Tahoe Summer Campers become adventurers, blacksmiths, sailors, engineers, scientists and more!

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We believe in the infinite power of young people.

 

We are committed to providing the financial assistance necessary to ensure we are enrolling the students and families our program is the best fit for. Plain and simple: If you can contribute to our community, then we want you here.

This means that regardless of your financial situation, a TEA education is completely within reach. And that includes all adventures and trips, the cost of which is included in tuition. We cannot overstate what an important difference this makes.

 

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What Our Students are Saying

"TEA gave me license to explore things that I would have never been able to explore in high school. TEA has given me more than I can possibly describe, define, or explain to you in any amount of time. I am the person I am today because of them. I had an amazing education because of them."

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