- (435) 200-5656
- contact@yovolo.org
- Park City, Utah 84098
Where academic excellence meets joyful childhood. A small Park City school currently for ages 7-12
Your child deserves to love learning while excelling at it.
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— Kylie, Current Parent
Schedule a 15-minute conversation with a member of our team. Tell us about your child. We’ll share what learning looks like at Volo.
— Kylie, Current Parent
No grade-level ceilings. No teaching to tests. Just growth.
These are the years when curiosity either flourishes or fades. When children either learn that challenges are exciting…or threatening. These are the years when they build confidence and humility through genuine accomplishment.
We are parents too. We know how it is to want more for our children. You know your child is capable of more. You want an education that honors both their intellect and their joy.
Your child spends 60% of their time outdoors using nature as a primary classroom. We learn in, from, and about nature. They’ll calculate stream flow for math, write stories while perched on a rock, study living ecosystems for science, and build resilience through authentic outdoor challenges.
We meet your child exactly where they are. Your child receives customized learning with a personalized plan. They grow agency through scaffolded choices. Our educators use proven methods to challenge without overwhelming, ensuring continuous, joyous growth at the right pace.
Your child will belong to an intentionally small community where friendships run deep and every voice matters. They won’t get lost in the crowd. Older students mentor younger ones. Younger students inspire fresh perspectives. Together, they learn what it means to support each other, building confidence through genuine connection.
“Our son comes home and explains in full detail something he learned that day with enthusiasm and excitement. Questions are encouraged, and I can’t think of a greater opportunity to build confidence in their abilities.”
– Weiss Family
We immerse students in nature, which is one of our primary classrooms where holistic learning happens; this includes academics. Your child uses natural manipulatives for math practice, studies light and shadows for art, reads in the sunshine, learns about force with tree branch levers, etc. This isn’t extra; this is core.
Our methods draw from proven pedagogy (e.g. Montessori, Waldorf, Finnish, Norwegian) synthesized by educators with deep training and decades of experience. We know what works because we’ve taught thousands of students across multiple countries.
Students engage in self-designed and professional-grade projects, including stream restoration, bird house building, native plantings, and conservation planning. They build genuine capability, not just collect grades. They contribute to the community around them and the world.
My child tackles complex problems with curiosity, not anxiety. They apply knowledge in original, meaningful ways. They read voraciously, think critically, and genuinely love learning.
My child doesn’t avoid hard things, they lean into them. They’ve learned that discomfort is temporary and growth and success are on the other side. They are honest and kind. They show sensitivity to others and stay true to who they are.
My child has mastered foundational skills while developing their unique talents. They’re competent in core academics and developing the specific qualities and abilities that make them come alive.
Arthur Morris, PhD – Lead Teacher
30+ years teaching experience | Published ecologist | NSF grant recipient | Professional restoration work with students
Rachel Morris, MM – Music & Language Arts
Master of Music, University of Utah | 15+ years homeschool teaching | Classical vocalist
Emma DeYoung – Teacher, the Luminary
Psychology degree (UofU) | Special education focus | Inclusive learning specialist
Michaela MacDonald – Teacher, The Friday Quest
Literature degree, Brigham Young University | Passionate about teaching and literacy
Abigail Flitton – Movement & Arts
Professional dance educator | University of Utah dance studies
Eva Denny, M.A. Ed. – Teacher, Spring Friday Quest
Master’s degree in special education | 11 years teaching experience | creates engaging experiences that encourage critical thinking, self-expression, and a love of discovery
Our Board of Directors includes:
Our Advisory Council brings specialized expertise in:
Collectively: decades of experience across research institutions, innovative schools in the US and Europe, and environmental organizations
Now that you’ve read this far, you already understand a little bit about what makes Volo different. Now we want to hear about your child—what excites them, what challenges them, and what you’re dreaming of for their education.
Use the form here; we’ll be in touch to continue the conversation.
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