Constructing Your Path
Ages 15–18
Days
Tues/Thurs
(optional add-on
half-day Fridays)
Time
9:30am - 2:30pm
Tuition
$8,300 annually
($2,200 additional for
half-day Fridays)
Deep Thinking. Real Work. Youth-Led Discovery.
Constructing Your Life (CYP) empowers young people ages 15–18 to take ownership of their learning through inquiry, collaboration, and authentic experience. Each week balances academic depth and real-world relevance—from rotating science seminars in Physics to literature studies that bring texts like Macbeth to life through professional performance. Young people engage in civic simulations such as Model Senate and the Global Economic Forum, while the multi-year Symposium process develops research, writing, and public speaking skills. Rooted in co-creation, CYP prepares youth to lead with intellect, empathy, and purpose — both at Cupola and beyond.
CYP Program Highlights
✓ Year-long, youth-driven science seminars rotating between Physics, Biology, and Chemistry, guided by expert facilitators and real-world experiments.
✓ Practical, applied math rooted in everyday problem-solving—from financial literacy and credit card analysis to on-site projects like estimating the time to drain the pond or designing a fire pit.
✓ Literature and humanities seminars that bring classic and modern texts to life, with a special focus on Shakespeare, discussion, and writing workshops that strengthen analytical and expressive skills.
✓ Civic engagement experiences such as Model Senate, Global Economic Forum, and National History Day projects in partnership with the World Affairs Council and Chester County Historical Society.
✓ The Symposium—a multi-year research, writing, and presentation journey that culminates in a senior exhibition of learning and growth.
✓ A student-designed culminating trip that fosters independence through planning, budgeting, and connecting academic study with real-world exploration.
✓ Co-created learning environment emphasizing collaboration, leadership, and authentic voice in every aspect of the program.
✓ Eligible for dual-enrollment with Montgomery County Community College
A Typical Day in CYP
Our days in CYP unfold with intention—from Facilitator-led projects to youth-directed explorations. Click the photos below to expand and read more about each part of a typical day.
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Deep Dives 2
CYP youth can participate in Deep Dives 2, a half-day Friday program for ages 14–18. Deep Dives 2 offers advanced workshops in research, design, and community-based projects, giving teens a space to pursue specialized interests in greater depth.
(tuition cost + $2,200)
Ready to explore if CYP is right for your young person?
Let’s talk. Fill out an inquiry form below or book a free 15 minute discovery call with one of the co-founders of CA.
Book a Free 15 Min. Discovery Call
Every great partnership starts with a conversation. This short call is your chance to share what you’re looking for and get a feel for how we can help. Bring your questions, ideas, or just your curiosity — we’ll take it from there.