Koinonia Farm in Americus, GA invites homeschooling families to our 2022 Homeschool Retreat, Thursday September 22nd to Sunday September 25th.
Families will learn from the farm's 80 years of history supporting equality and human rights for all, and will find ways to discover their place in today's important movements for local and global justice
This retreat is geared toward families with students ages 10 and up. Younger siblings are welcome and with advanced notice, limited childcare can be provided for children ages 5 - 9. For younger siblings, please contact us about pricing and accommodation needs.
Student participants must be accompanied by a parent or adult who will be responsible for the child during the retreat.
Tuition: First adult + one student: $675. Each additional family member: $300
Quick Schedule Overview:
Thursday, September 22
- Checkin 1 p.m. (lunch at noon can be arranged with advanced notice)
- What are human rights and civil rights?
- Tour of Koinonia Farm
- Our right to equality and dignity
- Hayride and campfire
Friday, September 23
- Our right to freedom of expression
- Poetry and songwriting workshops
- Our right to a fair wage
-Tour of Café Campesino's coffee roastery
-Artists' showcase and talent show
Saturday, September 24
- Plains Peanut Festival in nearby Plains, GA
- Our right to seek asylum
- Migration journey
- Service project for asylum seekers in immigration detention
- Movie night
Sunday, September 25
- Our right to life, liberty, and safety
- Climate change: how we can make a difference
- Cooking and sharing a low carbon impact meal
- Wrap up and goodbye! -- checkout 1 p.m.
Please email Quayneshia Smith at
quayneshia@koinoniafarm.org for any questions!