Costa Rica Pop-Up: Self – Surf – Spanish Information
Join Kristen, Megan and Amanda for a 1 week intensive on Self, Surf and Spanish!  Each day will consist of surf lessons (optional add-on), a 90 minute session with Megan to learn about the skills of self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-worth and self-care and a 90 minute Spanish lesson with Amanda. 
Location: near Tamarindo, Costa Rica 
Dates: Sessions will run daily on Aug 1 to 5 inclusive. Families who come early or stay longer are invited to communicate their plans and we will do our best to help set up optional activities for those days. Please arrive to the area by July 31, 2023!
Cost:  $200 USD
Includes:
• Sessions with Megan and Amanda
• Lunch daily for session participants
• Organization of optional activities for families
Surf add-on $200
Surf every morning with one of Tamarindo’s best surf instructors and his team. Max 4:1 ratio depending on  number of participants and skill levels. 
Not included:  
• Transportation and lodging

Self, Surf, Spanish - Costa Rica Pop-Up

Come join us in Los Angeles, California, for summertime fun from July 22-28, 2023.

Our pop-ups provide a super casual, budget-friendly opportunity to gather together, connect with other worldschoolers, share your insights, instill new friendships, learn about the local area, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community.

We've cherry-picked the best low- or no-cost activities that highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture....but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests (we provide plenty of supplemental ideas to tailor your experience).

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! We would love to have you come and simply hang out with like-minded families while we dive in and explore the local offerings.

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Santa Monica Beach

*Hollywood's Walk of Fame & Chinese Theater

*Space Shuttle Endeavor @California Science Center

*Academy Museum

*The Last Bookstore

*Grand Central Market

*Angeles Flight (shortest cable car in the world)

*Hiking to the Hollywood Sign 

*Griffith Observatory

*Beach Clean-Up + BBQ 

Add-on options include a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, exploring the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area and Nature Center, or attending an LA Dodgers professional baseball game!

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Los Angeles

Come join us in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschooling gathering July 15-21,  2023.

Our pop-ups provide a super casual, budget-friendly opportunity to gather together, connect with other worldschoolers, share your insights, instill new friendships, learn about the local area, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community.

We've cherry-picked the best low- or no-cost activities that highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture....but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests (we provide plenty of supplemental ideas to tailor your experience).

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! We would love to have you come and simply HANG OUT with like-minded families while we dive in and explore the local offerings.

Siem Reap, a small town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Visitors come here to see the temples, of course, but there is plenty to do in and around the city when you're templed out.  

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Angkor Wat

*Local Markets

*Temples

*Lotus and Silk Farms

*Rice Fields

*Learning  about the Landmine-Sniffing APOPO Rats

*Countryside Trips 

*Traditional Dance & Music Performances

Add-on options include SUP, a monk blessing, cooking class, cycling at temples, a boat trip to Tonle Sap Lake, or the Phare circus.

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Cambodia

Greenwood’s Holistic Learning Center offers the complete world schooling hub experience. 
Our amazing school runs year round and offers international schooling should you wish to extend your stay. 
We operate as a non profit foundation. We pledge to offer affordable education to any local child, we offer a bursary program which is funded by 10% of every admission we receive. 
Nestled in the north shore of the Dominican Republic minutes away from the most beautiful beaches on the island.
With an abundance of water sports offered locally you will have the opportunity to surf, windsurf, kite surf, swim and snorkel all within a short drive of the school. Not to mention the world class hiking and waterfalls to be explored. 
This summer’s hub's focus will be the local community via a variety of volunteer outreach programs, such as a beach clean up with a local non profit Eco Atlantico and community. 
The hub itself will be held at Greenwood’s main campus, the campus has a great ambience and indoor outdoor learning areas. Highlights of the hub are animal husbandry with our group of therapy horses. We also have reading dogs and a flock of inquisitive hens, roosters, and chicks.
The hub runs Monday to Friday 9-3:30, all summer long! As well as a fun packed program we offer an international vibe with English and Spanish immersion for all children. 
The cost is $350 per child per week. $50 administration fee for all applicants. 10% deposit to secure your spot this summer. Sibling discounts available. 
Assistance finding local accommodation can be offered and additional classes and courses charged separately. Limited spaces.

Greenwood's Holistic Learning Center Summer Hub

Come join us in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschooling gathering June 4-10,  2023.

Our pop-ups provide a super casual, budget-friendly opportunity to gather together, connect with other worldschoolers, share your insights, instill new friendships, learn about the local area, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community.

We've cherry-picked the best low- or no-cost activities that highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture....but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests (we provide plenty of supplemental ideas to tailor your experience).

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! We would love to have you come and simply HANG OUT with like-minded families while we dive in and explore the local offerings.

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Beach Day in Waikiki 

*Pearl Harbor National Memorial

*Hike Diamond Head State Monument

*Snorkel Hanauma Bay

*Walk Through Chinatown

*Visit the Market (drink some fresh coconut juice and a poke bowl)

*Bike or Hike the Makapuu Lighthouse Trail (paved, stroller & disability friendly)

*Visit Manoa Falls

*Bishop Museum - Hawaii's largest collection of Polynesian artifacts as well as a children's science museum

There'll be swimming, sunning, and snorkeling plus add-on options include a glass bottom boat ride, shark cage diving, and more!

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Hawaii

Tandem Madrid organizes a variety of summer camps  that are ideal for the children of expatriates, diplomats, international school children, families on holiday in Madrid who want their children to learn Spanish.  
Among the options are cultural experiences, football training, daycamp or immersion stays with host families. Camps take place in June, July and August.

Tandem Madrid Summer Camps

Marsa Alam is a small town on the edge of  Egypt's unspoilt Red Sea Coast Line. From here we share hands on experiences to explore local Egypitan culture, the Red Sea,  geology, astronomy, desert botany and so much more!

Wild Life Worldschool

Come join us in Normandy, France, for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschooling gathering April 30 - May 6, 2023. This gathering coincides with the May 5th worldschool prom (separate entrance fee) for our worldschooled teenagers. All families who wish to explore Normandy are welcome at this pop-up, it's not necessary to have a teen. However, we do expect that teens will want to to interact with each other during the pop-up before they attend the fancy dance together. 

Our pop-ups provide a super casual, budget-friendly opportunity to gather, connect with other worldschoolers, learn about the local area, instill new friendships, share insights, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community.

Additionally our itineraries highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture... but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests.

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! We would love to have you come and simply hang out with like-minded families while we dive in and explore the local offerings.

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Local château history (the 17th century manor house was home to one of Louis  XIV's warriors, the chapel was designed by Mansart)

*D-Day history and beaches

*Bird watching in the local marshes

*Ruins of former abbeys

*Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Coutances

*Multiple WWII museums

*Hikes by the ocean

*Archeological site Vieux-la-Romaine, an ancient Roman settlement from 100-220AD

*Musée d’art et d’histoire

Option to add on a visit to Mont Saint-Michel, Château de Pirou, Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt, a multitude of WWII historic areas and museums, the historic 70m-long Bayeaux Tapestry, cathedrals & abbeys, Château de Caen, Ornavik for Viking and early English history, and maybe the Medieval Festival at Château de Pirou (waiting for the release dates)!

COST per Family

US$100 (solo parents receive a 25% discount, use code SOLO at checkout)

Note: Families staying off-site will need to pay an Access Fee of 150€/family directly to the castle.

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Normandy

Come join us in Tokyo, Japan, for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschooling gathering April 5-11, 2023.

The Worldschool Pop-Up Hub provides super casual, budget-friendly opportunities to gather, connect with other worldschoolers, learn about the local area, instill new friendships, share your insights, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community. Our activities highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture... but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests.

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you!

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Ueno Park and zoo for a picnic, paddle boats, and national museums 

*Ameyoko, a lively outdoor street market with discount shops and restaurants 

*Asakusa, a cultural center with temples, pagodas, and shops showcasing Japanese traditional snacks, clothing, & toys 

*Akihabara, the electronics, manga, and anime mecca 

*Harajuku, a trendy district known for kawaii (cute) fashion culture 

*Shinjuku, the skyscraper city within a city along with a vast underground network and 45th floor observation deck atop the Tokyo Metro building

*Odaiba, an expansive area on reclaimed land from Tokyo Bay with entertainment-oriented attractions, science center, shopping centers, and Tokyo's wholesale food market

*Yokohama city with its Chinatown and bay area attractions including the Nippon Maru sailing ship, Cup of Noodles Museum where you can design and make your own Cup of Noodles, and the monstrous Gundam moving robot 

*Eating at an izakaya restaurant, where each restaurant serves up a variety of small, delicious Japanese dishes, generally unique to each establishment 

*Eating at kaiten sushi, a rotating conveyor belt sushi restaurant 

*Singing your heart out in a private echoing karaoke room, or applauding (or laughing) at the others while enjoying snacks and drinks 

*Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival (our dates line up with the tail end of cherry blossom season although viewing season changes yearly depending on the weather, so this is not guaranteed)

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Japan

Come join us in Firenze (Florence), Italy for a fun-filled and community-centered worldschooling gathering April 1-7, 2023.

Welcome to our hometown, Firenze!

We want to use this worldschooling pop-up to take you around our beautiful city and let you experience it at it’s best! We will explore many sights, visit world famous museums, and taste some of our local specialties. It will be a week of fun while learning so much together! ~ Sarah & Massimiliano

The Worldschool Pop-Up Hub provides super casual, budget-friendly opportunities to gather, connect with other worldschoolers, learn about the local area, instill new friendships, share your insights, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community. Our activities highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture... but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests.

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! 

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Ride Piazza della Repubblica's beautiful Antique Carousel while the parents enjoy real Italian coffee!

*Explore and play in the 45,000 square meter Boboli Gardens and pass through Palazzo Pitti and museum complex

*Visit the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore) and go up the Brunelleschi's Dome

*Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum

*Walk over the famous Ponte Vecchio and admire all the jewelry shops (and rub The Boar’s Nose at Il Porcellino for good luck)

*Try real Gelato at the Gelateria La Carraia and have a chance to talk directly with il Gelatiere Massimo!

*Explore the famous plaza of Piazzale Michelangelo, including San Miniato a Monte Church and the Rose Gardens

*Have lunch at the Mercato Centrale, with a chance to try lampredotto and Trippa

*Take a walk in Florence's largest park, Parco delle Cascine

*Visit Piazza Santa Croce including the Santa Croce church which is the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini and pay special attention to the monument dedicated to Dante Alighieri, one of the greatest poets that ever lived

*Walk around Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza Signoria and after have a snack of bomboloni caldi at Bar Pasticceria Cucciolo 

Add-on options include 

- A day trip to Fiesole

- The Galileo Museo where you can peek through ancient telescopes 

- Visit Palazzo Davanzati, one of the oldest palaces in Florence, dating back to the early part of the 14th century. It houses the Museum of the Old Florentine House.

- Visit the Uffizi Gallery, this is a renowned art museum and is considered one of the most important Italian museums in the world.

- Learn to make fresh pasta!

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Italy

A week-long gathering for traveling families to explore Porto, Portugal. We'll visit famous markets, Clérigos tower, botanical parks, historic town center, beautiful tile work in the São Bento Station, playgrounds, pedestrian streets, Jardim do Morro, and the iconic Ponte de Dom Luís I bridge!

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Portugal

Come join us in Osaka, Japan during cherry blossom season! We have a fun-filled and community-centered worldschool gathering March 26 - April 1, 2023.

Our pop-ups provide a super casual, budget-friendly opportunity to gather, connect with other worldschoolers, learn about the local area, instill new friendships, share your insights, and immerse in a friendly, accepting mobile community.

We've cherry-picked the best low- or no-cost activities that highlight local nature, arts, history, food, and culture... but you'll also have plenty of time to relax, get to know each other, and even stray from the itinerary to add activities that cater to the group's interests (we provide supplemental ideas to tailor your experience).

Pop in for a few days or the full week. Join as many activities as you'd like. It's up to you! We would love to have you come and simply hang out with like-minded families while we dive in and explore the local offerings.

Our itinerary will include activities such as the following:

*Osaka Walking Tour

*Osaka Castle 

*Tennoji Park & Zoo

*Ooedo Minoh traditional onsen baths and waterfall hike

*Todaiji Daibutsuden historic Buddhist temple

*Tsutenkaku Tower observation deck

*Street food & marekts

*Tempozan's 112 meter tall ferris wheel 

*Big Bang Sakai Children’s Museum and 53m Jungle Gym

*Osaka Science Museum

Add on options include Bampaku Beast amusement park, World Fair Park, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Lego Land, or a day trip to Hiroshima or Kyoto!

COST per Family: TICKETS are capped at 10 families for this event.

US$70 Early Bird Rate, expires January 1, 2023

US$100 Regular Rates (solo parents receive a 25% discount, use code SOLO at checkout)

Self, Surf, Spanish - Costa Rica Pop-Up

August 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Los Angeles

July 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Cambodia

July 2023

Greenwood's Holistic Learning Center Summer Hub

July 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Hawaii

June 2023

Tandem Madrid Summer Camps

June 2023

Wild Life Worldschool

May 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Normandy

April 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Japan

April 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Italy

April 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Portugal

March 2023

Worldschool Pop-Up Hub--Osaka

March 2023