MAKING VIRTUOUS YOUNG MEN

For over a century, Army and Navy Academy has been dedicated solely to the education and development of young men. While boys can and do excel academically in many types of educational institutions, a school built for the needs of this generation’s boys doesn’t just promote success in the classroom: it offers a pathway for boys to become young men of character. What sets the Academy apart from other boys’ schools is our century-old military tradition, which manifests in an engaging, supportive, standards-based, and structured environment with a governing honor code. Within our unique culture, boys are taught and mentored to explore their values and develop virtues that help them achieve human excellence.

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MAKING VIRTUOUS YOUNG MEN

For over a century, Army and Navy Academy has been dedicated solely to the education and development of young men. While boys can and do excel academically in many types of educational institutions, a school built for the needs of this generation’s boys doesn’t just promote success in the classroom: it offers a pathway for boys to become young men of character. What sets the Academy apart from other boys’ schools is our century-old military tradition, which manifests in an engaging, supportive, standards-based, and structured environment with a governing honor code. Within our unique culture, boys are taught and mentored to explore their values and develop virtues that help them achieve human excellence.

THE ARMY AND NAVY ACADEMY DIFFERENCE

Army and Navy Academy offers exceptional teachers, rigorous athletics, and a nationally recognized leadership program. At a time when many boys are struggling in the classroom and to find their place in society, the Academy employs evidence-based single-gender education techniques proven to help boys learn better and thrive in life. Graduates of the Academy follow life paths carved from self-determination and built through intellectual curiosity, self-understanding, and confidence developed here.

SINGLE-GENDER MODEL. Boys in middle school and high school have educational needs that are not being met in most public and private school settings. The current generation of boys is falling behind in school, resulting in a crisis in higher education. We use relational teaching, a highly structured academic day, differentiated instruction, and active learning to meet the unique educational needs of young men, helping them to thrive and develop both the confidence and the capability to excel in college and far beyond.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. We also aim to shape our students into ethical, responsible, well-rounded members of society. This helps young men to develop resilience and grit in the face of life’s many challenges. Character development programs are proven to improve academic outcomes, but more importantly, they prepare our graduates to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

 

CONNECT WITH THE ACADEMY

The Academy regularly engages with our local community in the resort town of Carlsbad, California. We also participate in school fairs nationwide and globally. Come visit with us at some of our upcoming engagement events!

COMING EVENTS:

  • Coffee and Colors at Army and Navy Academy, Carlsbad, CA – 2/2/24
  • Coffee and Colors at Army and Navy Academy, Carlsbad, CA – 2/16/24
  • San Diego Summer Camp Fair at USD, San Diego – 2/24/24
  • 2024 Camp Fair at ASU, Tempe, AZ – 2/24/24
  • Harvard Westlake Camp Fair, Studio City, CA – 3/2/24
  • 18th Annual Summer Camp Expo at Meadows School, Las Vegas, NV – 3/2/24
  • Los Angeles Camp Fair at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA – 3/3/24
SOCIAL MEDIA

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS

This week, we celebrated our TAC team. This group of unsung heroes encourages, mentors, and motivates our Cadets daily. The impact of their influence is hard to measure but impossible to ignore. Thanks to Cadet Nico H for being such a good sport! #juniorboardingschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #warriorproudwarriorstrong #privateschool

This week, we celebrated our TAC team. This group of unsung heroes encourages, mentors, and...

May is Military and Teacher Appreciation month so we thought we'd feature and publicly thank some of our faculty members who are veterans: LTC (R) Kevin Moss, Aviation Instructor, LTC (R) Eric Kunak, Army Instructor, LTC (R) Curby Scarborough, Director of Leadership Development and Virtues, 1st Sergeant (R) Jeffrey Palacios, Army Instructor, Chief Warrant Officer Four (R) Manny Ortiz, Army Instructor and Staff Sergeant (R) Paul Nixon, Middle School Commandant. Thank you Gentlemen for your consistent support and mentorship of our young Cadets. #juniorboardingschool #warriorproudwarriorstrong #privateschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife

May is Military and Teacher Appreciation month so we thought we'd feature and publicly thank...
Join fellow community members, alumni, and parents on campus tomorrow May 10 at 7:30 am for Coffee & Colors with Academy President Major General Peggy Combs (US Army Retired). Hear the Atkinson Warrior Band and watch the Corps of Cadets raise the flag. Breakfast bites and morning refreshments will be served. #juniorboardingschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #warriorproudwarriorstrong #privateschool

Join fellow community members, alumni, and parents on campus tomorrow May 10 at 7:30 am...

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we remodeled our Teacher's Lounge - take a look! #warriorproudwarriorstrong #militaryacademy...

Big shout out of appreciation for our campus nurse and health center team during International Nurses Week. Thank you for all you do to keep our Cadets healthy and cared for! #juniorboardingschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #warriorproudwarriorstrong #nursesweek

Big shout out of appreciation for our campus nurse and health center team during International...

Are you curious about an education at Army and Navy Academy? Join Admissions representatives on Thursday, May 9 in LOS ANGELES to learn about our all-boys college preparatory military boarding school located on a coastal campus of 16 acres in Carlsbad, CA. If you are a current Academy family, please come and share your experience at ANA. Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Location: The Roosevelt Hotel Hosted drinks and heavy appetizers. Please RSVP to Darrin Knox, Associate Director of Admission at dknox@armyandnavyacademy.org or 760-547-5289. Your RSVP is requested but not required. #militaryacademy #boardingschool #bestprivateschool #juniorboardingschool #boardingschoollife

Are you curious about an education at Army and Navy Academy? Join Admissions representatives on...

Junior Cadet, Nehemiah Brunson Jr., was interviewed tonight by #PrepPigskinReport about his college football prospects, life at Army and Navy Academy, and what it's like to play for his dad. It's a great interview and shows the maturity and strong character of this young man who has an exciting future ahead. https://youtu.be/TXXGE4oyILg?feature=shared #warriorproudwarriorstrong #juniorboardingschool #privateschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #militaryacademy

Junior Cadet, Nehemiah Brunson Jr., was interviewed tonight by #PrepPigskinReport about his college football prospects,...

Cadets in the Culinary Arts and Aquaculture classes collaborated with a field trip to the Agua Hedionda and San Elijo Lagoons to deploy underwater drones and explore nature and marine life. Afterward, it was back to the Rec Hall for an informative session on sustainable fishing. Cadets noted and tasted the differences between farm-raised and wild-caught salmon. Then it was sushi rolling time! #warriorproudwarriorstrong #privateschool #militaryacademy #boardingschoollife #juniorboardingschool #aquahedioda

Cadets in the Culinary Arts and Aquaculture classes collaborated with a field trip to the...
Did you know that the Italian city of Venice is a grouping of 118 islands connected by over 400 bridges? And the gondola has been a means of transportation in Venice since the 11th century? Currently, there are 425 gondolier licenses awarded in the city! If you want to learn more about Venice and the other Italian cities we will be visiting on our 2025 Spring Break trip, contact Ann Marie Castellano at ACastellano@armyandnavyacademy.org to reserve your spot. Prices increase after May 17th so don't wait! #boardingschoollife #warriorproudwarriorstrong #juniorboardingschool #privateschool #militaryacademy

Did you know that the Italian city of Venice is a grouping of 118 islands...

We were the grateful recipients of a campus beautification project compliments of the Carlsbad Rotary Club and Master Gardeners of San Diego. Together with a team of our Faculty, Staff, and Cadets, this small but mighty group of 50 volunteers added 80 plants, brushed 60 gallons of paint, and replaced 50 square feet of wood to account for 20,000 square feet of improvements! THANK YOU to all who showed up, smiled broadly, and sweated through the hard work. We appreciate you and hope you come back again soon! #mgasdc #CarlsbadRotary #mgburkholder #warriorproudwarriorstrong #boardingschoollife #militaryacademy #juniorboardingschool #privateschool

We were the grateful recipients of a campus beautification project compliments of the Carlsbad Rotary...