A hands-on, heart-filled
family learning journey
8 Day World School Camp - Vietnam
Feb 27–6 Mar, 2026
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your family holiday into something deeper—this is it.
Our Vietnam World School Camp invites families to discover, learn, and connect through meaningful, kid-paced adventure in Central Vietnam.
👨👩👧👦 Who It’s For
Families who want to travel with purpose—homeschoolers, worldschoolers, and anyone ready to give their kids something more than sightseeing. You’ll join like-minded families from around the world, with built-in playmates for the kids and new friendships for parents too.
💛 What You’ll Experience
Learn by doing: craft lanterns and conical hats, make pottery, weave mats, and learn to cook Vietnamese dishes with a local chef.
Cultural connection: join an English reading and art exchange with Vietnamese children—real friendships across languages.
Festive magic: experience Hoi An’s famous Full Moon Lantern Festival with a family-friendly route.
Kid-friendly pace: short walks, built-in rest time, daily pool fun, and relaxing beach days.
Parent time, too: optional coffee workshops and spa time while the kids enjoy supervised villa fun.
Every day blends fun, education, and connection—so your children come home with new skills, keepsakes, and confidence.
🏡 Where You’ll Stay
Vooc Signature Hotel Hoi An is a fresh, boutique base in Cam Chau—quiet and local, yet just a quick ride to the Ancient Town and Night Market. Rooms are clean and modern with options that actually work for families.
Mornings are easy with a buffet breakfast included, and there’s an outdoor pool where your children can cool off between adventures.
You’re steps from everyday Hoi An life—markets, river paths, and small eateries—so learning moments happen on your doorstep, not just on tours. Practical touches like reliable Wi-Fi and friendly staff make it simple to settle in.
🍜 What’s Included
7 nights accommodation
Daily buffet breakfast
Local guides & entrance fees
Hands-on workshops, cultural activities & community programs
Some lunches and dinners, supper
pizza pool party
World School Camp T-shirt or hat for each child
💸 Pricing
Adults: AUD $799
Children 12–17 AUD $ 749
Children 2–11A UD $ 679A
Infants under 2 AUD $ 99
International flights, visas, travel insurance, and some meals are not included.
We can arrange your airport transfers if required (Da Nang ↔ Hoi An)
🌅 Why Families Love It
Safe, guided travel that keeps logistics off your plate
Small-group community (20–40 people) with likeminded families.
Purposeful fun—every activity connects back to culture, creativity, and connection
Real impact—support local programs that empower Vietnamese children through reading and art
We’ve spent three months exploring Vietnam with our own four children, and we’ve watched them grow through every moment—curiosity, compassion, creativity. Now, we’re inviting your family to experience the same magic with us.
Let our family host yours for this exciting learning journey.
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About this trip
A hands-on, heart-filled learning journey in central Vietnam designed for homeschooling families. We blend craft villages, community projects, gentle history, and kid-paced adventure—with daily downtime, family time, and plenty of fun social time.
Why you'll love this trip
Experiential learning every day: Make lanterns and conical hats, try pottery and gentle carpentry, paddle in the famous coconut boats, explore a traditional Vietnamese market, and learn to cook local dishes with a qualified chef.
Community connection at the core: Yes, we’ll tick off iconic sights—but our focus is meaningful immersion: learn with local people, not just about them. Create art with the Vietnam Cultural Exchange on Sunday and join An’s Reading Session to swap books with local families.
Cultural night: Experience Hoi An’s Full Moon Lantern Festival with a calm, kid-friendly route and on-the-ground guidance from our local friend, Mr Quan.
Kid-first pacing: Short walks, built-in shade and AC breaks, daily pool time, and a beach-day for families to enjoy.
Parent Time (optional): Two evening coffee workshops and two spa windows—parents tag-team while kids enjoy supervised villa downtime.
Come learn by doing, connect with community, and bring home skills, keepsakes, and friendships that outlast the trip.
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Theme: Settle In & Start Slow
After landing in Da Nang, our local driver will meet you for a private transfer to Hoi An. Vehicle sizes (4-, 7-, or 16-seater) will be matched to each family.Note: Airport transfers are arranged after you share your flight details with your hosts and are an additional but very affordable expense.
Once at our villa, take time to unpack, swim, or stretch after the flight.
Evening is free for local dining—wander to nearby eateries or simply rest.Families arriving early can enjoy an optional stroll through the neighbourhood markets to begin soaking up Hoi An’s charm.
Inclusions – Accommodation & airport transfer arrangements.
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Theme: History Comes Alive
Morning brings a guided walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town—complete with transfers, entrance tickets, bottled water, and stories that captivate kids.
After a local set-menu lunch, we visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village for a hands-on experience in traditional clay-making where children will be able to hand craft their own pieces. They will have an opportunity to use the clay wheel and learn how to shape, mould, glaze, and also about the firing process in the kiln. (Children's work will be delivered to the villa at the end of the camp ready to take home).As the sun sets, our Welcome Buffet Dinner unites all families for food, music, and friendly introductions.
Inclusions – Guided Old Town tour, lunch, Thanh Ha workshop, Welcome Dinner.
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Theme: Perspective & Connection
Our Cultural Exchange Day takes families to Da Nang for collaborative activities with local children as they explore their artistic flare.
This program is run by a grass roots charitable organisation offering children from local fishing villages opportunities to come together through art as they meet with children from other countries and cultures.
It is a free program that operates every Sunday. International families who join the activities are asked to donate a small token gift of an art supply item to help keep the program alive and thriving. We ask that all families come prepared with this to offer as a gift to support the program.
After a catered lunch, a local guide leads the journey to the Da Nang Museum where children explore Vietnam’s layered history through exhibits that share about Vietnams formative years as a nation and the many global influences and impacts that have helped shape it into the country it is today.
NOTE* the Da Nang Museum has many exhibits that share about the impacts of war, a few of these exhibits may not be appropriate for children under 10.
Back at the villa parents may opt for a spa experience while the kids play and grow friendships.
Inclusions – Transfers Hoi An–Da Nang, guide, museum entry, catered lunch. Optional: spa experience.
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Theme: Creativity & Cultural Traditions
Start with a gentle cycling tour to Cam Kim Village—flat terrain, safe for all ages.
Families learn local crafts: noodle-making, mat weaving, basket weaving, and wood carving.Afterward, enjoy a colourful conical-hat-painting session with local artisans.
Evening unfolds in Old Town for dinner (own cost) before our magical Lantern Boat Ride, where families release lanterns across the river under thousands of glowing lights.A local guide accompanies the group to ensure a relaxed, memorable night.
Inclusions – Cycling tour, craft experiences, hat painting, lantern boat ride, evening guide.
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Theme: Imagination & Performance
Morning at the villa begins with a Lantern-Making Workshop—each family crafts a 30 cm keepsake lantern while learning about the history and meaning behind the many lanterns in Hoi An, and why lanterns are not so prevalent across other places in Vietnam.
After the fun and focused craft activity, children can have fun with a Pizza Pool Party shared at the villa.
Afternoon brings downtime or the optional Coffee Workshop, a sensory treat for older kids and parents alike.
Evening highlights the awe-inspiring Bamboo Circus (AHH Show) from 18:00–19:00, followed by a late dinner at leisure.
It’s a day of artistry—hands-on, tasty, and theatrical.
Inclusions – Lantern workshop, villa lunch, Bamboo Circus show. Optional: Coffee Workshop.
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Theme: Reflect, Recharge & Read
A slower pace today allows families to follow their rhythm—optional activities, beach day (our local guide will share the perfect spot), or simply rest, relax or swim at the Villa.
Late afternoon we gather for An’ Reading at Zen Library (5 pm – 7 pm) for our second cultural exchange where children will meet with local school children with a passion to learn English. Children are encouraged to share stories, read together, and enjoy conversation.
This free program gives local children in Hoi An a chance to strengthen their English-as-a-Second-Language skills through storybooks and friendly conversation with visiting English speakers. It’s led by a dedicated mum who volunteers her time and regularly opens her home several times a week.
For our visit, we’ll hire a private room at the local library to welcome participating families, and we’ll share a light supper while chatting with parents about this wonderful program.
Some snack will be provided at the villa, before a late catered dinner.
Inclusions – Zen Library venue, early villa dinner, light supper. Optional activities at own choice.
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Theme: Taste & Tradition
Today blends culture with flavour.
We begin at a local market and nearby farm where a chef will guide families through the flavours of local produce and collect the essential ingredients needed for the morning's activities. After a joyful coconut basket-boat ride a hands-on cooking class will see families prepare their own Vietnamese Lunch.
Later we collect pottery creations from earlier in the week—a satisfying full-circle moment.
Evening brings the grand Hoi An Memories Show, a dazzling open-air performance retelling the region’s story through dance, music, and light.
The perfect finale to a week of discovery.
Inclusions – Market & farm visit, boat ride, cooking class, pottery collection, Memories Show.
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Farewell Hoi An
Theme: Reflection & Goodbye
Departure day arrives too soon!
Private Da Nang airport drop-off vehicles (4-, 7-, or 16-seater) will be arranged once your flight details are shared.
Note: Transfers are an additional, low-cost expense arranged directly with your hosts.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, one final swim, or a quick wander through the neighbourhood.
Families often use this time to reflect on lessons learned, exchange details with new friends so they can remain in touch.
We’ll say our warm goodbyes and look forward to seeing you on your next Dream Big Journey.
Inclusions – Airport transfer arrangements & assistance.
This World School Camp is brought to you in partnership between Dream Big Travels & Hoi An Wanderlust Tours
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