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New Vail Performance Academy Launches with Unique Curriculum

7/14/2025

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Samuel Bennett, a former educator at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy, is set to open Vail Performance Academy, a nonprofit microschool in Avon, Colorado, on September 8. This innovative school for high school students emphasizes rigorous academics and real-world challenges, featuring a unique yearlong service project in the Bahamas. Tuition is $26,000 for in-person learning and $10,000 for online.

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Samuel Bennett, a former educator at Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy, is set to open Vail Performance Academy, a nonprofit microschool in Avon, Colorado, on September 8. This innovative school for high school students emphasizes rigorous academics and real-world challenges, featuring a unique yearlong service project in the Bahamas. Tuition is $26,000 for in-person learning and $10,000 for online.