For those who are already homeschooling but want their child to socialize this is the perfect fit. We believe that in order for children to achieve their full potential they need personalized guidance, freedom to discover their own skills, and learning through socializing with their peers. We offer teacher-driven sessions for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade with a variety of resources including an optional curriculum.
Free to learn – San Juan del Sur is adaptable to suit your family’s needs by providing different options that will keep your child having fun while learning in a safe and natural environment.
Activities run in the morning and can be paired with the afternoon Fun-damentals program for a full day of learning, exploring and adventures!

Free to Learn

We are a British world-schooling family that has been based in Siwa Oasis Egypt for 16 years where our children were born. 

We run eco/natural health and wellness retreats in earth buildings we have designed and built in our organic farm. 

We also facilitate a micro-hub for families with similar aged children to our own - who can come and join in with our children’s active outdoors lifestyle along with activities and workshops. 

From exploring temples, desert safaris and permaculture to carpentry, art and pottery - closely linked into the local Berber way of life that has been continuous in this oasis for thousands of years.

We suggest families come for a month (or more) to get the most out of this unique cultural immersion with us.

Siwa Oasis Family Retreat

For families who are living in or traveling through the San Juan del Sur area and looking for enrichment activities, Fun-damental – skills program is just what you are looking for. This program  welcomes  kids ages 5 to 13 and offers weekly or monthly registrations.
Activities run Monday to Friday from 1-4pm with a free shuttle up to our location at the Tree Casa Resort from select  pickup points.
Taekwondo, Arts & Crafts, Kitchen & Gardening, Forest & Water Survival Skills, Yoga & Movement, Music & Dance....we keep the activities as fresh as the air here!
Registration also includes afternoon snack/late lunch prepared in the resort kitchen!

Fun-damentals

Located directly on the beach of San Juan del  Sur in tropical Nicaragua is a summer camp kids club perfect for families living in the area or those travelling through on a short or longer term. During July and August the camp will consist of a fully functional and affordable daycare / summer camp where children will participate in various fun & educational activities and field trips.  Lots of time outdoors to connect socially through planned acitivities and freetime.

Options include:
- Full day daycare for children of all ages
- Full day camp for children of all ages
- Drop in program (limited space)
- Optional Meals / Snacks

Smarty Pants Summer Camp

Nica World School is a place for families to learn and grow TOGETHER. We offer several activities and classes where children and adults learn at the same time. This is a place to slow down and connect to each other. We will be doing TONS of learning together about Nicaragua, its people, and each other! We do not adhere to a traditional school schedules or curriculums. We will be outside immersed in nature for most of our day. We have no rush or hurry because we allow learning and fun to occur organically. Our goal is to expand your knowledge in Spanish, science,  geography, and anthropology through our activities, classes, and excursions.

Nica World School

Whether your family are long term residents, or just passing through San Juan del Sur for a few days, Smarty Pants is here to whisk your children away for days of adventure, fun and learning. As parents ourselves, we were searching for something for our children and couldn't find anything that ticked all the boxes. We listened to parents and children and realized there was something greatly needed here. The concept is simple. An easy to enroll, affordable, fun-packed program for kids to come and socialize, as well as giving the parents some “free-time” of their own.
Your children are being home-schooled? No problem. We also offer the space, time and a professional tutor to oversee them, available to guide them, answer questions and ensure they are doing their work.
Options include:
- Full day daycare for children of all ages
- Drop in program (limited space)
- Tutoring Services
- Holiday Camps
- Optional Meals / Snacks

Free to Learn

Open-ended / Continuous

Siwa Oasis Family Retreat

Open-ended / Continuous

Fun-damentals

Open-ended / Continuous

Smarty Pants Summer Camp

Open-ended / Continuous

Nica World School

Open-ended / Continuous

Smarty Pants Kids Club

Open-ended / Continuous