Adventure Academy
A 3D educational online game (MMO) for grades 3–8 from the makers of ABCmouse. Kids explore a virtual campus, complete quests and learn reading, math, science and social studies through videos, books, games and puzzles, with parent-controlled chat.
What is Adventure Academy?
Adventure Academy is an educational massively multiplayer online game (MMO) for grades 3 through 8. It comes from Age of Learning, the company behind ABCmouse, and launched in 2019 as the next step for kids who outgrow ABCmouse.
Kids create an avatar and explore a 3D school campus and surrounding world, taking on quests that weave in reading, math, science and social studies.
How it works
A parent sets up the account, creates each child's avatar and chooses a chat mode: filtered and monitored chat, preset messages only, or no chat. Parents also pick one of three difficulty levels.
From there, kids explore freely. Quests send them to watch videos, read books, solve puzzles and answer problem sets. Completing tasks earns coins for clothing, pets and home decorations. Because kids can wander and socialize without doing much schoolwork, a time limit and a quick chat about expectations help.
What it covers
| Subject | Example topics |
|---|---|
| Reading and language arts | Comprehension, vocabulary, writing, spelling |
| Math | Multiplication, fractions, geometry, probability, word problems |
| Science | Forces and motion, ecosystems, scientific inquiry |
| Social studies | History, geography, world cultures, historical figures |
Content is broad. It does not track mastery or give detailed feedback, so it is hard to know exactly what your child learned.
Who it's best for
Adventure Academy is great for gamers in grades 3–8 who push back on traditional practice, and for families who want a safer social game with learning baked in. It shines as summer, weekend or reward-time enrichment.
Look elsewhere if you need a curriculum, progress reports or adaptive help for a struggling learner. Miacademy offers a similar playful feel with a real curriculum and parent tools.
Pricing at a glance
Adventure Academy is a subscription with a trial. Common Sense Media lists $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year after 30 days; confirm the current price at sign-up. See Adventure Academy cost and trial details.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Possibly, but less often than curriculum. Some education savings account programs that allow educational software may accept a learning game, while others limit spending to curriculum and tutoring. Each program decides. Read how scholarships and ESAs work, and check states like Arizona or Utah. Save Adventure Academy to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- ABCmouse is the same company's guided program for ages 2–8.
- Prodigy is a math role-playing game with a free tier.
- BrainPOP teaches with short animated movies and quizzes.
- Miacademy adds a full K–8 curriculum to a game-like design.
Browse more enrichment programs and learning apps, read Adventure Academy reviews, or see the best learning apps for kids.
Who Adventure Academy is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Gamers in grades 3–8 who resist traditional practice
- Families who want moderated social play with learning built in
- Summer and weekend enrichment
Look elsewhere if
- Families who need progress reports or a curriculum
- Kids who struggle and need hints and feedback
- Parents uncomfortable with any online chat
Adventure Academy pros and cons
Pros
- Attractive 3D world that kids want to explore
- Wide range of topics in varied formats
- Parent-controlled chat with an off switch
- Social element suits this age group
Cons
- Kids can skip the learning and just play
- Little feedback, help or progress tracking
- Difficulty does not adapt to performance
- Large world can be confusing and slow to load
What’s included
- Thousands of quests across reading, math, science and social studies
- 3D virtual campus with avatars, homes and a virtual store
- Videos, books, games, puzzles and problem sets
- Three parent-set chat modes: filtered chat, preset messages or off
- Closed, moderated environment
- Parents choose one of three difficulty levels
How much does Adventure Academy cost?
Adventure Academy is a subscription from Age of Learning. Common Sense Media's review lists a 30-day trial, then $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. The official site shows prices only during sign-up, so we could not confirm a current list price as of October 2026; check before you enter payment details. Kids also earn in-game coins to spend in a virtual store.
Free trial: Common Sense Media reports a 30-day trial. It renews into a paid plan unless canceled.
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Common Sense Media praises the graphics and the thought behind the learning content but warns that gaming and shopping extras can overshadow learning. Parent reviews appreciate the mix of learning and social play, while raising worries about chatting with strangers, billing and customer service, lack of structure and uneven educational value.
Common praise
- Engaging 3D world and social play
- Thoughtful learning materials across subjects
- Reasonable chat safety controls
Common complaints
- Learning gets overshadowed by game extras
- Concerns about chat with strangers
- Billing and customer service issues
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Adventure Academy FAQs
How much does Adventure Academy cost?
Common Sense Media lists $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year after a 30-day trial. Age of Learning shows the current price only at sign-up, so confirm it before you subscribe.
What ages is Adventure Academy for?
Age of Learning says it is built for grades 3–8. Common Sense Media rates it 8+, and it is the follow-on to ABCmouse for kids who have outgrown it.
Is Adventure Academy safe?
It is a closed, moderated world. Parents choose filtered open chat, preset messages only, or no chat. Talk with your child about not sharing personal details online.
Is Adventure Academy good for homeschool?
It works as enrichment or a reward, not as a curriculum. It lacks progress reports and does not adapt to performance, so pair it with a core program.
Does Adventure Academy have a free trial?
Common Sense Media reports a 30-day trial. It turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel before it ends.
What is the difference between ABCmouse and Adventure Academy?
Both come from Age of Learning. ABCmouse is a guided learning path for ages 2–8, while Adventure Academy is a 3D online game for grades 3–8 with quests and social play.
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