apogee:

the highest point of something,

where it is greatest or most successful

COMING SOON

“It is not necessary for a man to be actively bad in order to make a failure in life; simple inaction will accomplish it. Nature has everywhere written her protest against idleness; everything which ceases to struggle toward an ideal, the constant effort to get higher and further, which develops manhood and character.”

— James Terry White

MISSION:

Reclaiming the foundations of a free and sovereign society by redefining education for the entire family.

As an affiliate under the Apogee Strong Foundation, Apogee Fort Davis sets to open in the Spring or Summer of 2025 as one of their first 100 in-person learning centers across the world! Here in our small community in the Davis Mountains of far west Texas, we believe in and vow to uphold the principles set forth by the foundation, adding our own customizations related to our unique "story of place". If you are interested in collaborating with us in any way, please let us know!

- Doug & Suzan Moreland

You can find out more information about other Apogee offerings through these links:

Youth Education

Apogee Fort Davis is an educational environment for youth up to age 18 (and beyond) to enhance their adult attachment needs and foster proper engagement with their community. We wish to be a supplement to families already dedicated to learning at home. You the parent may choose and implement academics in any way you wish, in the comfort of your home. We envision youth coming together for a few hours in the afternoon, 3 or 4 days/week, to collaborate for physical fitness, communication development, and project-based learning in an inspiring environment.

Adult Education

Apogee Fort Davis is a whole-family endeavor. We emphasize parent-child attachment being the ultimate priority in order to shield youth from prioritizing peer-attachments. Peer associations are valuable tools, but should not be misused to take precedence over the parents. Parent engagement keeps connections strong and we wish to encourage and assist each other in our relationships! We want you to see yourself as having primary responsibilty for your young ones as they gradually take over for themselves. And we want them to retain their fulfillment and confidence in your unconditional love! As adults, we set the standards for character, not leaving the task to other immature youth to be their guides. We pursue the best version of ourselves, always learning and growing.

Dads receive enrollment in the Apogee Strong program for men, and moms receive enrollment in the women’s program. As a tribe, we encourage and uplift each other to achieve our goals and projects together! In addition, we plan to offer workshops and discussions on an array of topics for even more development.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION?

Have you put much thought into this question? What is the end goal? Is there really even an end? Is there a time limit on learning?

Is the foundation of an educated society based on the common academic knowledge held by the populace, or is it based on the character and skill-set established in the hearts of its youth? Is it both, either, neither? Is one more important than the other? Are they of equal importance? Does one depend on the other?

WHO HOLDS THE RESPONSIBILITY?

Are parents responsible to educate their offspring? Is every human responsible to himself/herself to learn? How critical is community support to the growth and well-being of its members?

As we ourselves are contantly striving to grow and learn and better our own lives, we would never claim to have all the answers. Our mission leads us to a place of curiosity, establishing an environment that holds space for us to explore and learn.

OUR PRINCIPLES:

• Keep parent-child attachments strong and offer other adult attachments to fulfill the life-long needs for that security
• Approach education holistically, for the whole body, mind, and spirit
• Find joy in learning and achieving, always motivated to explore, to do, and to be
• Create free-thinking people
• Express our thoughts and ideas in a respectful way that is always open to question, free from any manipulation or coercion
• Become the best version of ourselves, of highest character, always striving to make our environment a better place for all
• Understand our "story of place", our why, our connections

Our job is to give unconditional support to our youth so they can critically think on their own and have joy in doing it.

Together, let us reach the greatest heights of our potential.

APOGEE CODE OF CHARACTER

We plan to explore the idea of having an internal code that each of us follows. How is a code different from rules? Within the laws of nature, what characteristics lend best to living a life of truth, goodness, & beauty? Apogee's foundation lies within those characteristics which we will explore:

Integrity, Bravery, Honor, Compassion, Politeness, Honesty, Loyalty

APOGEE IDEALS

Apogee's goal is not to coach men on what to think, but how to think. We are growing tomorrow's leaders by helping people understand the power of ideals. You will complete this program as a more self-motivated human, with the tools you need to reach your ambitions. 

* the above links are not necessarily affiliations of Apogee but are provided for your own further exploration of the topic

This proposed schedule is currently delayed as we consider options, as well as prepare our physical space. In the meantime, we are working on the personal development of ourselves and our own offspring.

-the moreland family