The Lion's Den
Home Hybrid Academic & Enrichment Hub
You chose to homeschool because your child deserves better. Now let us make that choice even more powerful. The Lion's Den is the village behind your family's calling small groups, real faith, community that lasts.
Join the Lion Pride Today! 🦁
Your Child Was Made for More Than Ordinary.
Here's what we know about you: you didn't choose this path because it was the easy thing to do. You chose it because something inside you said your child deserves better a better environment, a better pace, a better experience than what the system was offering.
The Lion's Den is where that decision gets the support it deserves. Every day your child is here, they move their body, study scripture, do real learning in small groups, build genuine friendships, and walk away having done something they'll actually remember.
Families were designed by God to flourish together, on purpose, with clarity about who they are and where they're going. We give homeschool families in Southwest Florida a faith rooted, community driven space to grow.
We equip families to lead & succeed.
Most programs want your child. We want your whole family. Parents are partners here not drop off bystanders. When your child is thriving and you feel supported in this calling, that's the Den working exactly as designed.
We Don't Have Teachers.
We Have Coaches.
Every adult in this building is a coach, mentor, and leader — deeply invested in the whole development of each student. Around here you walk it like you talk it.
Know Your Mentee
Every coach starts by truly getting to know each child — their learning style, personality, what lights them up, and what holds them back.
Love Your Mentee
Our coaches show genuine care and investment in every child's life. Kids know when they're truly valued, and it changes everything.
See Your Mentee
We don't manage children — we see them. Every coach is committed to recognizing growth, calling out potential, and walking alongside each child's journey.
Coach / Teacher
Lead Power Up academic block in Math and ELA. Expert in K–2, 3–5, or 6–8.
Skillionaire Coach
Lead Wake Up and Win and Skillionaire Hour — sports, art, coding, etiquette, and movement.
Mentor
Walk alongside students in identity, purpose, and personal development.
You Choose. We Support.
Our coaches work with the curriculum the family brings. Below are options our coaches know well and work with regularly.
Feeling Called? We Want to Hear from You.
We are not just hiring staff — we are building a team of purpose driven leaders called to pour into the next generation. See everything we require inside the full application.
A Day in the Life 📸
Field trips. Fish dissections. Beach adventures. Holiday STEM challenges. This is what real learning looks like inside the Den.
A Day in the Den 🦁
Here's exactly what your kid does when they're with us. No mystery, no fluff just a really good day.
Pick the Days That Work for You.
We heard you. You wanted freedom and flexibility. You also wanted real community. So here's how we built it.
- 2 days/week of full programming
- All 4 daily blocks included
- Field trips every 4th Friday
- Quarterly community service
- Step Up/PEP/UA scholarships accepted
- 3 days/week of full programming
- All 4 daily blocks included
- Field trips every 4th Friday
- Quarterly coach check ins
- Quarterly community service
- Step Up/PEP/UA scholarships accepted
- 4 days/week of full programming
- All 4 daily blocks included
- Field trips every 4th Friday
- Quarterly coach check ins
- Quarterly community service
- Priority scheduling
- Step Up/PEP/UA scholarships accepted
Join us just for the Skillionaire Hour enrichment block rotating monthly activities including sports, art, coding, etiquette & more. No academic block required.
Your Family Belongs Here. Let's Make It Official.
The families who thrive at the Den are the ones who stopped waiting and just said yes.
Apply Online
Fill out your family's application. We personally review every one because who joins this community matters to us.
Secure Your Spot $300 Annual Membership
Once accepted, your $300 annual membership fee locks in your family's place for the full academic year.
First Month Tuition Due August 1st
Due by August 1st. Quarterly billing from there no surprises, no hidden fees.
🎉 Early Launch August 17th
We celebrate every family who joins. Meet the coaches, tour the space, connect with other families and get ready for an incredible year.
🦁 Official First Day September 1st
Doors open. Energy is high. Your child walks in ready because this is the place they've been waiting for.
Step Up for Students · PEP & UA Scholarships Accepted
The Lion's Den is a recognized Step Up provider. PEP or UA scholarship funds apply directly toward tuition. Contact us and we'll walk you through it.
Everything You Need to Know
2026 to 2027 Academic Year
The Lion's Den Calendar 📅
Every date you need all in one place. Know exactly what to expect all year long.
The Lion's Den Days Off 2026 to 2027
Field Trips
Every 4th Friday of the month all pass holders included.
Parent Meetings
3-Day & 4-Day Pass holders only
Full Year at a Glance August 2026 May 2027
Some Families Are Built for This.
The Lion's Den is not for every family and that's by design. We're building something intentional, and intentional things require intentional people.
If you're a parent who decided that faith matters, that your child's character is worth investing in, and that community isn't optional we built this for you.
We Built What You've Been Praying For.
More connections. More structure. More flexibility. The Lion's Den was built by a mom who felt exactly what you feel — and decided to do something about it.
Every adult in this building knows your child by name. Every coach is invested in who they become. Spots fill and they don't always come back.
We're ready when you are. 🦁
Why Parents Choose The Lion's Den
Founded in 2023, The Lion's Den has already produced measurable results — in academic growth, emotional development, and spiritual formation. Here's what the data shows.
Matters.
Asia Culbreth
Founder · The Lion's Den · Est. 2023
Asia Culbreth — Founder, The Lion's Den
Asia Culbreth is a Literacy Interventionist, leadership mentor, educator, and Founder of The Lion's Den, a faith based hybrid homeschool program serving families throughout Southwest Florida. For nearly two decades, Asia has dedicated her life's work to equipping women and children through transformational education, leadership development, and personal coaching — helping families lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction.
A passionate homeschool educator and mentor, Asia is known for her unique ability to connect with children and create engaging learning experiences that build both confidence and academic growth. She believes children thrive when education nurtures the whole child — academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Through hands on learning, leadership development, literacy intervention, and mentorship, she helps students discover their strengths while cultivating a love for learning.
As the owner of a literacy intervention and tutoring company, Asia has helped countless students strengthen foundational reading skills and experience measurable academic growth. She has achieved great success working with students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences, using personalized strategies that make reading accessible, enjoyable, and empowering. Parents and families value her ability to break down difficult concepts into practical, engaging instruction that meets children where they are while helping them excel beyond expectations.
Asia also serves as a Parent Coach, guiding homeschooling families through educational planning, child development, behavior support, and sustainable home rhythms. In addition, she is a Certified Potty Training Consultant and child development specialist with years of experience supporting infants, toddlers, and school aged children.
A cum laude graduate and lifelong advocate for children and families, Asia combines academic excellence with faith rooted leadership and real world experience. Whether mentoring mothers, teaching students to read, or developing young leaders through The Lion's Den, her mission remains the same: to cultivate confident learners, strong families, and purpose driven leaders prepared to thrive in every area of life.
Have a Question? We're Here.
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Want to schedule a tour, learn more about Step Up scholarships, or have someone explain how the day works? Drop us a line.
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Your Child's Next Chapter Starts Here.
September 1st is closer than you think. Spots fill up and they don't always come back. If the Den is the place you've been looking for, this is the part where you say yes.
Join the Lion Pride Today! 🦁