Worldschool Pop Up El Salvador

Worldschooling Hub El Salvador

6-25 July, 2026

Acton Academy & Montessori

Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador

 

El Salvador has transformed itself and is now a safe, welcoming and incredibly family-friendly country, known for its natural beauty, warm culture and easy access to adventure: beaches, volcanoes, hikes and vibrant local life. You could experience much of what El Salvador has to offer in just 3 weeks. 

 

Our hub is designed for families who want structure, purpose and community while worldschooling – not just travel and adventure.

 

Mornings offer children meaningful, project based learning inspired by Montessori and Acton Academy philosophies, led by experienced and qualified local educators. While children are engaged, parents can work, explore, rest or settle into a productive rhythm. Afternoons and weekends are open for family time and discovery.

 

This is a small pilot, limited to 20 children from 3 to 16 years old and is best suited for families who value calm, competent structure, real-world learning and self-directed adventures. If this sounds like you, please request more information. 

 

Host: Acton Academy & Montessori, Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador

 

Who: Worldschooling Families with children from 3 – 16 who want a bilingual Spanish/English and cultural experience in El Salvador, Central America. (We are open to children under 3, but let’s talk about it.)

 

What: Two different camps for different ages,

 

For 3- 6 years: Drop Off Spanish immersion Montessori Play Camp (crafts, art, Spanish, songs, preparing food, practical life, science experiments, etc). We will focus on making local toys, kites, foods and musical instruments. 

 

For 7-16 years: Two mixed age cohorts (7-10 and 11-16) Business Builders Camp: a hands-on, real-world entrepreneurship experience where campers ideate, test, price, produce and sell their own product(s) and sell them at our Children’s Business Fair. (Includes a class on Bitcoin and a Bitcoin wallet set up so that the businesses can accept Bitcoin!)

 

When: July 6-25, 2026

Camp runs from Monday – Friday, 8AM – noon. 

Please note: the final Friday, there is no camp for the Business Builders Camp. They will be busy producing their products at your “home-away-from-home.”

Saturday, July 25th, we will have the Children’s Business Fair from 10AM – 2PM, at a local venue.

 

Schedule: The schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8AM to noon. 

 

Why: to have a safe, structured and enriching Summer Camp experience, surrounded by the lush beauty and under the blue skies of El Salvador! To share a new adventure with your family! To experience the wonders of El Salvador.

 

Additional details: 

• We will have group meetups to welcome you and connect you with other families!
• We will provide a list of local places to eat, play, explore, etc.
• Co-working space available for parents, at the location but out of sight of the children. We have both open rooms and dedicated spaces for conference calls. 
• We serve healthy, locally-sourced snacks for both the children and the co-working adults.
• Nice, safe, affordable and walkable Airbnbs nearby.
• A menu of weekend and afternoon trips available, at an additional cost, which may include: 
  • Santa Ana volcano hike and lunch
  • Tour of El Centro, BINAES, the Cathedral and more
  • Excursion to Surf City/El Zonte
  • Dinner at Cadejo Mansion Guirola or a brewery tour (adults only!)
  • Zip lining and thermal Springs in Ahuachapan
  • Cacao farm experience – from fruit to cup!
  • Coffee tours and tastings

 

How much: 

Montessori Camp: $750 per child

Business Builders Camp: $850 per camper, which includes the Children’s Business Fair packet: spot, table and 2 chairs.

 

For $100 extra per adult, we can offer a beautiful co-working space with delicious local coffee, a daily snack, internet and limited kitchen use. 

 

Capacity: 

Montessori Cultural Camp (2-3 years old): depending…let’s talk about independence and adaptation

Montessori Cultural Camp (3-6 years old): 8 

Business Builders Camp (7-10 years old): 10

Business Builders Camp (11-16 years old): 10

 

Application process: Pre-apply using this form (if you are receiving this, you have likely already completed this step). When we have the full application process, which will include a Zoom call so we can get to know each other, I will send that out. 

 

Accommodations: We will provide you a list of Airbnbs that we have experience with, as well as location parameters and an idea of budget, so that you can confidently book a place to stay that is safe and close to the school.

 

Safety: El Salvador is now one of the safest countries on Earth! Obviously, you are responsible for yourself and need to be aware, etc., but statistically speaking, crime in El Salvador is nearly zero. Also, the area we are in is residential, close to the US Embassy, is a popular area for expatriates, and has a lot of private security driving around. 

 

Transportation: Uber is very safe and reliable here. There are also taxi companies and a “pink” taxi that has exclusively women drivers. We will also give you some contacts to drivers that we use and who are very reliable, communicative, kind and competent.

 

Application period: 16 Feb – 1 Jun

 

What am I missing? Please email me at [email protected]