If you’ve been worldschooling for any amount of time, or even just dreaming about it, you’ve probably realized that finding community on the road can be harder than it looks.
Yes, it’s amazing to explore new landscapes, try unfamiliar foods, and share cultural experiences with your kids. But let’s be honest: sometimes you long for a familiar face, a shared potluck, or a rhythm that doesn’t involve figuring everything out on your own.
That’s where worldschool hubs come in. Think of them as little lighthouses for traveling families, offering connection, support, and shared learning while you’re on the move.
What Is a Worldschool Hub?
A worldschool hub is a temporary home base for families living and learning while they travel. These hubs often run for a few weeks or months in a single location, welcoming families to gather, learn together, and build a sense of community.
You might find:
Collaborative learning groups, co-ops, or project-based activities
Field trips to cultural and historical sites
Regular social gatherings like potlucks, beach days, or bonfires
A network of like-minded parents and children who get it
Imagine the best parts of homeschooling, summer camp, and travel life, all rolled into one supportive space.
Why Worldschool Hubs Matter
Traveling full-time with your kids is incredible, but it can also be isolating. It’s easy to feel like you’re starting from scratch in every new place. Worldschool hubs offer something deeply nourishing: a village.
Here’s what they bring to the table:
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Community Without the Search
The meetups are already planned. The connections are waiting. Most hubs are filled with welcoming, open-hearted families who’ve been in your shoes. -
Hands-On Learning
There’s no rigid curriculum. Learning flows naturally through the rhythm of the hub: nature walks, history tours, cultural exchanges, art classes, and language immersion. It’s real-world learning in motion. -
A Deeper Cultural Experience
The best hubs connect with local communities, creating opportunities to build respectful relationships and explore the local culture in meaningful ways, not just as visitors, but as participants. -
Parent Support
Let’s face it, some days are hard. Many hubs offer shared childcare, co-working time, or just space to exhale and talk with other adults who understand the lifestyle.
Where to Find a Worldschool Hub
At first, hubs can be tricky to discover, but once you know where to look, you’ll find a vibrant network just beneath the surface.
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Facebook Groups and Online Communities
Start with groups like Worldschoolers or regional ones like Worldschoolers Mexico or Worldschoolers Portugal. These spaces are full of event announcements, hub openings, and parent discussions. -
Word of Mouth
Some hubs operate quietly and grow through community trust. Ask other traveling families what they’ve loved or where they’re headed next. Referrals often lead to the best-kept secrets. -
Hybrid Homeschool or Unschool Meetups
In places with a strong digital nomad or expat presence, there are often unofficial worldschool meetups happening. Cities like Chiang Mai, Tulum, and Lisbon often have co-ops that welcome travelers, even if temporarily.
Thinking of Starting Your Own Hub?
If you can’t find a worldschool hub near you, maybe you’re the one meant to create it.
Building a hub doesn’t mean doing everything alone. Start small. Invite a few families to co-create something meaningful. Whether it’s a weekly gathering or a multi-month pop-up, it’s possible to create a space that nurtures your values, your children, and your community.
Things to keep in mind: Start with a clear vision and set expectations early. Prioritize safety, communication, and inclusivity. Build something you would want to attend.
You might even find ways to create income by hosting classes, offering space rentals, or curating experiences for other families.
Belonging on the Road
Worldschooling is not just about freedom or adventure. At its heart, it’s about living life intentionally with your children, and that includes finding people to share the journey with.
Whether you join a hub or build your own, you deserve a circle of support. You deserve community.
And if it doesn’t exist yet where you are? Maybe that’s your invitation to plant the seeds.
