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A Place for Every Age
The leisure school is aimed at children, teenagers, and adults. Our offers are tailored to their respective needs and interests.
Children (6–12 years)
- Creative Development
- Social Development
- Playful Learning
Teenagers (12–18 years)
- Self-Development
- Value Education
- Orientation for the Future and Life Planning
Adults
- Personal Development
- Further Education
- Exchange and Joint Learning
Our Humanistic Principles
The leisure school is based on the fundamental values of humanistic pedagogy. Our goal is the holistic development of the personality.
Respect and Dignity for Every Young Person
Every child and young person is recognized as a unique personality with inalienable dignity. Respectful interaction is the basis of every encounter in the leisure school.
Development of Intrinsic Motivation
True learning comes from an inner drive. The leisure school creates spaces where children and young people can discover their own enthusiasm and grow from within.
Promotion of Self-Reflection and Responsibility
Through guided reflection, participants learn to understand their own actions and take responsibility for themselves and the community.
Support for Creative and Moral Development
Creativity and value education go hand in hand. Through artistic, musical, and ethical activities, the character and personality of children and young people develop.
Learning through Dialogue, Experience, and Joint Reflection
Knowledge is created in conversation and through lived experience. Philosophical questions, discussion groups, and joint projects promote deep, sustainable learning.
Methods and Formats
We use a variety of methods to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The focus is on experience, dialogue, and creativity.
Dialogue and Discussion Groups
Discussion groups enable the exchange of experiences and thoughts. Development of empathy, communication skills, and joint reflection on life questions.
Moderated Discussions · Philosophical Questions · Reflection Rounds
Project-Oriented Learning
Participants work on their own projects or group projects: creative projects, social initiatives, cultural activities.
Development of Responsibility · Promotion of Creativity · Collaboration
Creative Workshops
Creative activities are a central component: art and drawing, music and theater, creative writing, crafts and design.
Art · Music · Theater · Writing · Crafts
Self-Reflection
The leisure school supports the development of self-awareness through reflection exercises, diary work, and conversations about personal experiences.
Reflection Exercises · Diary Work · Personal Conversations
Experiential Learning
Learning takes place through practical experiences: community projects, social activities, nature experiences.
Community Projects · Social Activities · Nature Experiences
Regular Courses
Weekly meetings on specific topics
Workshops
Intensive learning formats on key topics
Project Weeks
Joint work on larger projects
Meeting Days
Open events for exchange and joint learning
Prof. Dr. Marina Chayka
Vice-President & Expert in Humanistic Pedagogy
Led by an Expert in Humanistic Pedagogy
The leisure school is led by Prof. Dr. Marina Chayka. As Vice-President of the Humanistische Schule Schweiz and an experienced educator, she brings her expertise to the design of the courses.
- Many years of experience in humanistic education
- Doctorate in Pedagogy
- A warm and supportive learning environment
Register Your Interest
Registration is non-binding. You are expressing your interest and helping us with planning. We will inform you as soon as the courses start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Certificate
After completing all modules, you will receive an official certificate from the Humanistische Schule Schweiz – recognized as proof of further education.
- Official certificate with signature
- Sent by email and post
- Recognized as proof of further education
Every course helps.
For every booked course and every book sold, the Humanistic School Switzerland donates CHF 5 to selected humanitarian projects as part of our international initiative.
"Learning and responsibility go hand in hand. Every course contributes to enabling concrete help on the ground."
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