Mat-Su Valley, Alaska

The fire
is already lit.

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Innovation.
We saved you a place.

Join our AI & Computer Science courses

Ember & Oak Institute is a local educational institute serving the Mat-Su Valley homeschool families. We blend timeless wisdom with modern, hands-on, Socratic learning. All programs satisfy both State and Federal requirements.

Houston / Wasilla / Big Lake area
Homeschool families
Ages 10–17

What we keep.

Roots before reach.

A child who knows where they come from can go anywhere without getting lost. We begin with place, story, and the dignity of work.

Hands before screens.

We teach real tools — knives, code, soil, words — because competence creates confidence. Technology is a powerful servant, never the master.

The circle is the curriculum.

Most of what matters is learned while listening to someone else across the fire. We protect time for real conversation between generations.

The fires we tend.

Four branches. Our current launch focuses on Ember Tech (AI & Computer Science) — in-person courses in the Wasilla area. All programs satisfy both State and Federal requirements. Allotment compatible.

Ember Tech

AI & computer science for ages 10–17. In-person in the Wasilla area. All programs satisfy both State and Federal requirements. Allotment compatible.

Oak Ventures

Making things people actually need, with care for the place they come from. Small businesses as acts of responsibility.

Steady Flame

The inner work. Learning to stay present when things are hard, to speak truthfully, and to repair what we break.

Industrial Pathways

Wood, metal, engines, and the satisfaction of making something that lasts longer than you will. Real work with real consequences.

Join us this summer.

Our current focus is launching in-person AI & Computer Science courses for ages 10–17 in the Wasilla area. Summer cohort starts first. All programs satisfy both State and Federal requirements. Allotment compatible.

AI & Computer Science Foundations — 6 weeks, ~$695 (Summer cohort launching)
Conversational AI for Learning
Creative AI & Digital Citizenship
AI-Assisted Coding & Computational Thinking
Build with AI: Data & Project Studio

Courses are held in the Wasilla area. Small groups. All programs satisfy both State and Federal requirements. Allotment compatible. Sliding scale available — just ask.

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