Admissions
Now Accepting Interest for the 2026–2027 Cohort
Play Full Ground is a small, creativity-centered microschool where high school learners grow through socially engaged art, academic exploration, and hands-on making. Our program blends studio practice, conceptual thinking, and community connection, helping students develop creative agency, critical thinking, and self-directed learning skills.
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Students begin by exploring ideas, deepen understanding through project-based inquiry, and build collaboration and creative confidence through shared projects and public-facing work.
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We welcome learners who are curious, imaginative, and ready to engage in a flexible, inspiring environment—where learning is active, creative, and collaborative.
Ready to begin?
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Share your reflections with us to help us understand your student’s creative world and how Play Full Ground can support their growth.
Creative Education
Full time program overview
Play Full Ground’s full-time program follows a flexible weekly rhythm that blends independent study, creative practice, and community engagement. Students move through exploration, deepening, and collaboration, developing curiosity, creative agency, and self-directed learning skills along the way.
Full-Time Benefits
Full-time learners experience a consistent studio rhythm that supports sustained inquiry and long-term creative growth. They have time to develop extended projects, build creative independence, and engage in collaborative, public-facing work. Students benefit from ongoing mentorship, peer collaboration, and a steady studio environment that fosters focus, experimentation, and reflective practice.
Independent
Learning Studio
- Think
Morning (9AM- 12PM)
Students begin the day with self-directed inquiry, exploring ideas, gathering inspiration, and reflecting on their questions. This studio fosters curiosity, attention, and ownership of learning, helping students develop critical thinking skills and self-directed habits.
Think-Do-Share Creative Studio
- Do
Afternoon (1PM- 3PM)
Students engage in project-based art and design across 2D, 3D, lens-based, and AI media. They experiment, iterate, and bring ideas to life, sometimes working in community spaces —exploring the principle that learning extends beyond the studio. This hands-on, interdisciplinary approach fosters creative risk-taking, problem-solving, and real-world connection.
Friday Weekly learning share
- Share
Morning + Lunch Social (9AM- 1PM)
Students present their projects, share insights, and gather feedback from peers and mentors. Reflection and dialogue help students refine their ideas, develop communication skills, and understand the impact of their work within the community.
Afterschool
Co-Creation Studio
(Optional)
Weekly Meeting + Studio (3- 5PM)
Students collaborate on public-facing art projects, applying skills and concepts from their studio work to real-world contexts. This optional program emphasizes teamwork, community engagement, and creative impact beyond the studio.
Who Thrives at Play Full Ground
Curious minds. Creative hearts. Connected world.
Students don’t need to embody all of these qualities on day one
— curiosity and openness to growth matter most.
Curious
Excited to explore, ask bold questions, and discover new possibilities
Creative
Loves experimenting, imagining, and turning ideas into meaningful work
Independent
Takes charge of learning and pursues projects with confidence
Collaborative
Thrives sharing ideas, learning from peers, and creating together
Socially Aware
Connects creative work to community and the wider world
Our Learning Environment
Play Full Ground is a place where curiosity, creativity, and community meet.
Think>Do>Share Framework
Students generate ideas, research and reflect, create with intention, and share work through critique and dialogue—turning process into learning.
Community
as Studio
Creativity grows through collaboration, socially engaged projects, and shared critique. Learning happens with and through others.
Integrated Academic Exploration
Creative projects connect naturally to English, history, science, and beyond—making academic learning relevant, meaningful, and personal.
Small, Intentional Studio
Mentorship, flexible pacing, and individualized guidance support each student’s creative thinking, personal growth, and confidence.
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We keep admissions personal, clear, and supportive.
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Submit Reflection Form
Share a bit about your student, their interests, and what you’re hoping for in a learning environment.
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Visit the Studio / Tour
Families are invited to visit the studio, meet the founder, and experience the space and daily rhythm.
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Student Conversation
and Trial Session
A short conversation and trial session help everyone explore whether the program is a good fit.
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Application Review
and Enrollment Offer
We review your application, confirm alignment, and share enrollment details, tuition information, and next steps.
Play Full Ground
550 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite E
Monterey, CA 93940
hello@playfullground.com
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