Lumos is an enrichment program that brings homeschoolers together from the Canton of Zurich on three half-days a week to focus on hands-on projects, team challenges, free play and other fun activities that maximize social interactions, peer-to-peer learning and the development of 21st century skills like creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
Program focus
Developing social skills, teamwork, communications & collaborative problem solving.
Calendar 24/25
September 5, 2024
to
July 10, 2025
Calendar 25/26
September 1, 2025
to
July 9, 2026
Mondays
1:00 PM
to
4:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:30 AM
to
3:30 PM
Open to kids born from
2013 to 2018
Group size
20-25 kids
Parental involvement
Not required but welcomed.
Location
Küsnacht ZH, Switzerland
Facility
A space that allows for indoor and outdoor activities.
Supervision
Two highly qualified teachers. Scroll down for more information about our teachers.
Languages
English* and German
* English fluency is not a pre-requisite for the program.
2024/2025 Pricing
Fr. 100 / year
* Pricing subject to change in future school years.
Our program pursues a dual purpose:
Provide a consistent opportunity for homeschoolers to learn & play together
We are huge believers in the power of homeschooling to spark children’s love of learning, move at the pace that’s best for them and provide flexibility for families. We are also huge believers in the power of kids learning from one another through play, collaborative problem solving and team work. As homeschoolers it’s sometimes difficult to find consistent opportunities for children to learn and grow together within a dedicated community. Lumos solves this problem!
Develop the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century
Due to artificial intelligence and other technological developments, the world is changing faster than ever before. Studies indicate that 65% of today’s elementary students will work in jobs that don’t even exist today. How can we prepare our children to thrive in a world that’s changing so rapidly? By helping them to develop the skills that make humans unique and that will be valuable no matter what jobs exist: collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, emotional intelligence. While some of these skills can be developed independently, most are best developed in groups. Lumos focuses on developing these skills.
Learning goals
Social skills
We provide ample opportunity for kids to develop their social-emotional skills through teamwork, collaborative games and challenges, free play and discussions about/reflections upon group dynamics.
Communication skills
Learning to present in front of a group, participate in group discussions, debate, give feedback, negotiate with others, and be persuasive are critical life skills that we develop through our program.
Leadership & teamwork
Being able to work with others, lead teams, resolve conflict, compromise, build upon others’ ideas and be a productive member of a group are essential skills for today and the future. We will provide lots of opportunities for kids to hone these leadership and collaboration skills.
Collaborative Problem Solving
Thinking out of the box, taking risks, persevering in the face of challenges, navigating situations with no clear answers and thinking logically are essential skills that we develop through collaborative challenges and other group problem solving activities.
Format
Project Days (Tuesdays, Thursdays)
At Lumos, project days are dynamic and immersive, centered around collaborative, hands on project that spark creativity and critical thinking. The projects take place over several weeks and are chosen according to the interests of the children and the skills they develop.
Nature day
The Nature Day at Lumos is designed to provide children with the invaluable gift of real free play in nature – an essential experience that is often missing in today's overly scheduled everyday life. Through unstructured exploration, children develop social skills, resilience, problem-solving abilities, and self-confidence.
Schedule
Mondays
NATURE DAY
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Guided exploration and journaling
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Team games and/or nature-inspired projects
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Free play
Tuesdays & Thursdays
PROJECT DAYS
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Group grounding (circle time), improv, skills focus
12:45 - 1:45 PM
Lunch & freeplay
1:45 - 3:15 PM
Working on team projects
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Clean up and closing circle
We encourage children to attend two or ideally three days per week, but this is not a requirement.
Educators
Experienced educator from San Diego, USA, specializing in project-based learning and outdoor education. She has extensive experience in fostering creative and critical thinking through hands-on projects. Passionate about integrating action-oriented, nature-inspired learning into modern educational concepts. Now living in Zurich, she enjoys outdoor activities and exploring new ways to inspire her students.
Experienced outdoor educator with a master’s degree in environmental sciences from ETH. He inspires children to connect with nature through playful learning and climbing. With humor and a spirit of adventure, he leads outdoor groups and is loved by the Lumos kids for making everything fun. In his free time, he enjoys ice baths and mountain adventures. He believes that experiences in nature foster curiosity and self-confidence. Today, he lives in Zurich and loves exploring new paths.
