Copper Learning Academy

01/17/2026

Our first Copper & Friends gathering reminded us of something powerful: this school is being built together.

Around the table were educators, parents, supporters, and community members sharing ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and helping us see what’s needed as we move closer to opening Copper Learning Academy.

We’re halfway to our fundraising goal. We’re planning a summer concert to raise the rest. We’re looking for learning guides for summer camp and for when school opens. We’re seeking volunteers to help prepare our space. And we’re so grateful for every person who believes in what’s growing here. 🌱

If you feel drawn to this work—whether through time, skills, connections, resources, or simply encouragement—we’d love to hear from you. There’s no single way to help.

💛 Apply. Donate. Volunteer. Share. Reach out.

Rooted in wonder. Built by community. 🌻

📍St. John’s, Michigan
🗓️ Opening September 2026
🌿 Nature-Based K-5 School
🐝 copperlearningacademy.com

01/15/2026

I played Jeopardy at lunch today!

01/14/2026

A dump truck full of Oreos! 🤣

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Asking for your help 😊❤️

01/12/2026

Something special is unfolding at Copper Learning Academy — and it’s being shaped by community. 🌱

On Friday, January 16, we’re hosting a Friends of Copper Meet-Up — a casual, thoughtful gathering for people who believe education can be more connected, more human, and more rooted in wonder.

Over lunch, we’ll spend time sharing ideas, swapping connections, and thinking together about what’s ahead as we prepare for our September 2026 opening — from educators who might be a great fit for Copper, to future events and fundraisers, to potential partners and sponsors who want to support this work.

There’s no presentation. No pressure. Just meaningful conversation and a chance to help shape what’s growing here.

📅 Friday, January 16, 2026
🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Copper Learning Academy
2619 E Maple Rapids Rd, Eureka, MI
🍴 Lunch provided

If this vision resonates with you — whether you’re an educator, supporter, or community connector — we’d love to have you join us.

And if you can’t make it, following along, sharing our story, and cheering us on still means more than you know. 💛

Thank you for being part of this journey. Big things are ahead. 🌻

01/08/2026

Calling all friends of Copper 💛🌻

We’re hosting a Friends of Copper Lunch to talk about what’s next for opening Copper Learning Academy this year.

If you’re curious about the vision, interested in supporting in some way we’d love to have you join us.

📅 Friday, January 16th at 11:30 a.m.
🍽 Lunch provided from Dewey's Trading Post
📍 Just north of St. Johns at the school

DM us your email address and we’ll send you a calendar invite.

12/29/2025

Even in the quiet of winter, wonder is still growing ❄️

Just like the world around us, dreams sometimes take root in seasons of stillness. At Copper Learning Academy, we believe every season has something to teach our children — patience, resilience, curiosity, and hope. 🌿

While snow covers the ground now, we’re busy preparing the soil for what’s ahead: outdoor learning, meaningful connection, movement, and a school experience that honors childhood for what it truly is — alive, curious, and full of magic.

If your heart lights up at the idea of education that grows with the seasons and honors the whole child, we’d love for you to journey with us.

🌻 Follow Copper Learning Academy as we build a school where curiosity blooms year-round

💛 Join the waitlist or learn more at copperlearningacademy.com

12/28/2025

Imagine a place where childhood feels free again 🌳

Where kids learn outside, move their bodies, ask big questions, and feel deeply supported every single day

That’s the school we’re working so hard to bring to life here in St. Johns. A place where curiosity leads, nature teaches, and learning is filled with meaning, connection, and joy

Every step forward has been fueled by families, friends, educators, and community members who believe kids deserve something more — and we’re so grateful for everyone helping this dream grow 🌻

If this vision makes your heart say “Yes… this is what school should feel like,” we’d love for you to walk alongside us

💛 Follow our journey
🌻 Join the waitlist for 2026
🏗️ Or make a donation to help us finish building

copperlearningacademy.com/support

12/26/2025

Every big dream starts with a question — what if things could be different? 🌳

Copper Learning Academy was born from that question… and from a deep belief that childhood deserves more than desks, deadlines, and disconnected days.

When our founder Audrey saw how many kids were feeling unheard, unseen, and uninspired, she knew we needed something new — a school rooted in curiosity, movement, connection, and meaning. A place where learning feels alive again. 🌿

If you believe kids deserve a school that grows both minds and hearts, we’d love for you to be part of this journey.

Follow along as we build our K–5 nature-based school right here in St. John’s 🌻

Parents exploring options? Join the waitlist at copperlearningacademy.com

📍St. John’s, Michigan
🗓️ Opening 2026
🌿 Nature-Based K-5 School
🐝 copperlearningacademy.com

12/25/2025

This Christmas, our hearts are overflowing. ✨❄️

Watching the snow fall feels a lot like watching this dream take shape — slowly, beautifully, and with the support of so many incredible people.

Over the past year, educators have reached out to tell us how much they believe in what we’re building. Parents have asked how they can sign up. And families from across the country have shared that they wish there was a Copper Learning Academy near them.

Even people Audrey had never met showed up with encouragement, support, and hope — reminding us that this vision is bigger than a school. It’s a movement for childhood, for wonder, for community. 🌿

As we celebrate Christmas and look ahead to 2026, we’re so deeply grateful for every message, every cheer, every prayer, every “we believe in you.” You are part of this story.

🌻 If your heart lights up at the thought of a school like this…

Join our waitlist and grow with us at copperlearningacademy.com

Merry Christmas from Copper Learning Academy. ❤️

12/24/2025

Childhood deserves more than desks and deadlines. It deserves wonder. Movement. Community. Curiosity that can’t be contained inside four walls. 🌿✨

This year, we laid the groundwork — hosting events, connecting with families, and building something bigger than a school… a movement for kids who are ready for something different.

Copper Learning Academy is coming to St. Johns in 2026, and we’re just getting started.

🌻 If this is the childhood you want for your family…
Join our waitlist today at copperlearningacademy.com