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Launch your legacy.
The Pittsburgh Legacy Academy Homeschool Resource Center provides innovative learning opportunities to supplement the quality education you are already providing at home as a parent. Our mission is to partner with God, with parents, and with the community to empower children through education to live out their true identities.
As a homeschool parent, you understand that the education system is not equipped to empower your children to thrive at their highest potential. We understand too that as a homeschool parent, you are always looking for opportunities to enrich and build upon the quality education you are providing at home.
Scroll down for details on our Summer 2026 Horsemanship class!
During the Fall and Spring sessions, all classes take place in the state of the art All American Field House, Pittsburgh's premier sports, fitness, and event complex, located in the heart of Monroeville (1 Racquet Ln, Monroeville, PA 15146).
Our 2026 Winter & Spring Semesters were an overwhelming success! The following classes were offered for students ages 6-12: Team Sports, Biology, Experimental Science, Dance, Acting, Carpentry, and Photography!
We will announce our Fall 2026 Session schedule during the first week of July! We will offer 10 classes total, including classes for teenagers!
2026 Spring Semester Recap!
Pamela Santucci, CEO and founder of Emmaus Horsemanship, began her equestrian training and education through the Certified Horsemanship Association in 2006. Emmaus Horsemanship is an educational and therapeutic equine assisted learning program that promotes spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. She is certified as an Equine-assisted Learning Practitioner through the Equine Experiential Education Association and Greg Kerstan’s OK Corral Series. Pamela is also trained and certified to use Clifton Strengths to support people or businesses for personal and professional development with horses. She looks forward to sharing her talents and experience with the Legacy Academy students!
To work around your busy summer schedule, we have TWO registration options:
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Session 1
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Class is held from 10am-12pm on Wednesday mornings on June 24th, July 1st, and July 8th
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Session 2
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Class is held from 10am - 12pm on Wednesday mornings on July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th
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All classes take place at the Emmaus Horsemanship horse stable in Apollo, PA.
This course is offered to children ages 8-12.
This course is not limited to only homeschool students since it takes place during summer break!
Session 1 and Session 2 offer the same curriculum. Sign up for one or the other depending on what suits your summer schedule! The cost for each session is $200.
2026 Summer Horsemanship Course
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This three-week introductory horsemanship course gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn about horses in a safe, engaging, and interactive environment. Participants will develop essential horse safety skills, including how to properly approach, halter, lead, and handle horses while understanding horse behavior and communication. Students will explore daily horse care practices such as grooming, feeding, measuring a horse’s height and weight, cleaning stalls, and maintaining a healthy barn environment. The course also introduces horse anatomy, colors, markings, breeds, and common horse-related terminology through games and hands-on activities. Throughout the program, students will gain confidence working around horses while developing responsibility, observation skills, and respect for animal care. Each class concludes with an opportunity for a coached lead-line ride, allowing students to apply what they have learned while enjoying time in the saddle.
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More About The Legacy Academy
Seth Wermager, the director of Legacy Academy, left his public education career of fourteen years to pursue a vision for a greater education for our nation’s children.
In Phase 1, Pittsburgh Legacy Academy will continue expanding the Homeschool Resource Center to eventually offer dozens of courses that serve hundreds of homeschool students of all ages. From traditional courses like calculus or chemistry to more specialized elective courses like baking or carpentry, we envision the Legacy Academy Homeschool Resource Center providing innovative learning opportunities to empower children to develop and thrive in their true, God-given identities.
In Phase 2, The Legacy Academy will open a private Christian school for full time enrollment. With a special emphasis on a rigorous literacy curriculum that develops critical thinkers and prolific writers and communicators, students will also have dozens of elective classes to choose from to supplement their core classes. Students will develop skills and experience in vocations they show interest in through the elective courses offered at the Resource Center, as well as apprenticeship opportunities.
Questions about PIttsburgh Legacy Academy?
Email sethwermager@gmail.com
