Homebase Discovery (Creative Support ONLY)

Homebase Discovery is designed for students 6th-12th grade enrolled in public school, private school and/or home education programs, who want access to AEA’s innovative business and art discovery classes. Students will not receive academic coaching but must maintain a 2.5 GPA and submit report cards each term. This program includes hands-on arts and business experiences, private lessons, and mentorship—ideal for students who crave creative development and leadership growth. To download a full Parent Information Packet Click Here

We Have 4 discovery enrollment options see what’s included

  • Meets 4 days/week + 1 private lesson/week( (Mon-Thurs 3-5pm)

    • Includes: Innovative Business Classes, Arts Discovery Classes, Private Mentorship

    • Goal: Develop a major creative/business project each semester (EP release, art gallery, short film, business launch, etc.)

    • Pricing:Tuition Chart

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  • Meets 2 days/week (no private instruction) (Mon-Thurs 3-5pm)

    **You can select which days you can attend

    • Ideal for students seeking the creative/business program without mentorship sessions

    • Yearly Cost: $1,000

    • Payment Options:

      • Semester: $500 × 2 payments (due Sept 8, 2025 & Jan 5, 2026)

      • Monthly: $100 × 10 months (Sept–June)

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  • Meets 2 days/week + 1 private lesson/week (Mon-Thurs 3-5pm)**You can select which days you can attend

    • Combines group classes with personalized mentorship in chosen discipline

    • Yearly Cost: $2,120

      • Discovery Fee: $1,000/year

      • Private Instruction: $1,120/year (28 lessons × $40)

    • Payment Options:

      • Semester: $1,060 × 2 payments (due Sept 8, 2025 & Jan 5, 2026)

      • Monthly: $212 × 10 months (Sept–June)

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    • 1 private lesson/week

    • One-on-one training in your selected discipline

    • Yearly Cost: $1,120 (28 lessons × $40)

    • Payment Options:

      • Semester: $560 × 2 payments (due Sept 8, 2025 & Jan 5, 2026)

      • Monthly: $112 × 10 months (Sept–June)

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What’s Included:

  • Weekly mentorship, creative development, and peer collaboration

  • Interview & leadership assessment required

  • Innovative business and arts discovery courses Download Course Catalog Here (Mon–Thurs)

  • Designed for students 6th - 12th grade, enrolled in the Orange or Seminole County Public school system, Private school or alternative home education program

    Tuition & Fees:

    Download Tuition Chart Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Currently for the 2025-2026 School year, students in grades 6th-12th eligble

  • Applications for September 2025 are due 8/29/2025, and if students desire to start in January 2025, must apply by 01/02/2025

  • They can participate in our innovative business and arts discovery classes! Monday - Thursday between 2-5pm

  • Please view our tuition chart above

  • Yes! We are a service provider for Step Up for Students and you MAY be eligible for the PEP Scholarship please download our Parent Information Packet to detailed steps on how to apply or visit Step Up For Students . If you are not eligible for STEP UP, no worries, still apply and let us know your need

  • If your child is a Full-time Discovery Student, they are expected to attend 4x/week plus their private lessons. If your child is a Part-Time Discovery student, they are only required to meet 2x/week plus their private lesson (if selected).

  • No, Innovative business courses are hybrid and you have the option to attend via online or in-person. Sometimes, the teacher of the course will opt to have the class fully online so the student will have to keep track of all communication. Arts Discovery Courses will be in-person unless noted otherwise.