SRQ Magazine | May/June 2024: Rocketkids' Guide to Private Schools - The Out-of-Door Academy

THE OUT-OF-DOOR ACADEMY

NOW CELEBRATING ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR, The Out-of-Door Academy is home to more than 800 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school offers an innovation program focused on educating the whole child in a caring, supportive community. Out-of-Door continually implements new programs and strategies to meet the emerging educational needs of the next generation. Through its evolution, ODA has honored the legacy of its visionary founders who established a school where important lessons would be learned “out-of-door,” or outside the classroom.

Central to that vision was a belief that education should integrate hands-on learning experiences, physical activity, and the arts. Three campuses boast space for visual and performing arts opportunities, as well as interscholastic team sports. More than 50 student-run clubs and activities, including cultural, arts, and service organizations are offered. The Out-of-Door Academy remains dedicated to its long-standing commitment to developing self-confident, well-rounded graduates who become responsible, contributing members of the global society.

School’s Mission

The Out-of-Door Academy is an independent, college preparatory school with campuses in Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. ODA nurtures learners to be their best selves through impactful, challenging, and purposeful growth experiences in a supportive and unique environment.

LOWER SCHOOL - HISTORIC SIESTA KEY CAMPUS

444 REID STREET | SARASOTA

PRE-K – GRADE 5

LOWER SCHOOL - CLARK ROAD

11011 STATE ROAD 72 | SARASOTA

PRE-K - GRADE 1

MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL - UIHLEIN CAMPUS IN LAKEWOOD RANCH

5950 DEER DRIVE | SARASOTA GRADES 6-12