While there have been single-gender schools in civilized society for centuries, it has been only recently that scientific research has shown us why such schools are a better option in many cases for educating young people. What has long been considered “old-fashioned” and even antithetical to...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
The Benefits of a Military Boarding School for Boys
When you hear the phrase “military boarding school for boys,” what do you think of? There are many misconceptions out there, so we’d like to set the record straight and explain exactly what a military boarding school education involves. Military The military environment is designed to give young...
Why Discipline Is Beneficial For Young Men
One of the first things that often comes to mind when a person thinks of boarding school is the concept of discipline. It's important to recognize that discipline isn't a way to remove the spirit from teenagers but is instead one of the most useful and important skills any man can possess. Proper...
Sixty Years and Counting: Army and Navy Academy’s Class of 1956
A post by special contributor, Bruce Weber '56. In the beginning, there were twenty-six boys growing up together at Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. Now there are fifteen men in their mid-70s spread all over the country. Whenever the Army and Navy Academy '56ers get together, it's as...
How to Help Your Teen Become Independent
As teenagers progress through life, they crave more independence - in part as a way to prove their own skills, and in part because they are in the final stages of the transition into adulthood. In the past, there was a clear line that established adulthood as the phase that came after graduation....
Growing Up at Camp
Every year, thousands of inquiries about summer camps flow into admission and summer program offices at boarding schools, universities, and traditional camp facilities. Oftentimes, parents are looking for leadership, life skills, and ways to help their child mature and become more...
What Are Gurian Model Schools?
Although research regarding gender and the brain is still evolving, there is a growing trend of information showing that female brains and male brains work differently in certain circumstances. In fact, some sources suggest that there may be over 200 chemical, physical, and hormonal differences in...
Mastering Motivation and Goal Setting at Military School
Research shows that transformational leaders who inspire and empower their followers through motivation and goal setting often accomplish more. That's why the leadership education opportunities offered by Army and Navy Academy focus on delivering the skills and values a student needs to develop...
Army and Navy Academy is an Official WeatherBug Weather Station
Army and Navy Academy is pleased to announce that the school is now an official WeatherBug weather station. Weather Bug provides up-to-the-minute data and digital images to national news stations and their affiliates. This not only means that our weather cam may be used nationally to show...
How to Avoid Study Stress and Exam Burnout
The closer you get to an exam deadline, the more you may end up feeling overwhelmed and weighed down by the amount of academic work on your shoulders. Not only do students have to keep up with studying demands to ensure they're perfecting the right academic techniques, but they also need to manage...