Thrive in Southampton, UK 19 April - 25 May 2026
Our first Thrive Sub Hub Perfect for Worldschooling families taking a break outside of the Schengen
Stay for as little as one week or settle in for the whole time, choose what works best for you and your crew! Consider how long it takes your family to adjust and settle in, develop connections and friendships, recover from travel, etc.
Spend your time between hubs with the same community feel, support, freedom, and adventure- in bite sized pieces. A sub-hub!
Why Thrive With Us?
Families from all over the world. Different cultures, languages, stories — one shared space. Our hubs create the conditions for real friendships and meaningful connections, for kids and parents alike. We speak English together, but what truly brings us together is bigger than language: a shared belief in learning through life, exploring the world, and building community that feels like family.
We come together as like-minded families to ensure our children can enjoy play, chat, grow, explore the world and themselves, in a safe and supportive environment. Activities to keep everyone engaged, and time and space to slow down and let things develop organically.
This is an amazing opportunity for kids to connect and for parents too! Deep conversation, gentle coaching, games & laughter. The chance to let your guard down and just exist alongside your children. No need to defend your lifestyle or parenting decisions; we get it! Worldschooling with other families that do it too is a game changer. And making friends who you can see again and again, experience different countries together, grow together.. It’s priceless!
Activities run in the morning and afternoon, all optional, all designed to flex around your family's pace. Most are immersive, hands-on experiences — balanced with slower, more relaxed meetups so the energy stays sustainable. We'll explore local museums, zoos, playgrounds, and more. Evenings bring the group together for parent meetups, family activities, and potluck-style dinners. Nothing is mandatory; everything is adaptable.
At this stage, there are no drop-off activities — because we're here to grow and explore as families, together. Parents can easily tag-team throughout the day, and if you ever need time to work, rest, or simply breathe, private childcare can be arranged separately.
Weekly Contribution: 1 week: £100, 2 weeks: £150, 3 weeks: £200, 4-5 weeks: £250
Your hosts are staying near River Hamble, but here is a link to all local hotels.
If you're more of an AirBnB family you can click here. Just be sure to edit the search for your specific dates and family size.
Make friends and memories, build skills and confidence
Activities may include:
Geocaching
Felting
Whittling
Game night
Adult craft night
Book Club
Swap Meets
LG Bacon & Toast
Neurospicy support group
Sip & vent
Beers & sports
Yoga
Peer-led skills
What to do in Southampton
Meet The Team & Thrive With Us
Randi
Perseus
Randi
Long time lover of all things camp, animals, and family. Can't wait to share our time and talents with you and your family.
I have worked for years as a nanny, a daycare teacher, a summer camp specialist, a parent coach, a pack leader at a dog daycare, and so much more, allowing me to bring decades of programming and activities to the table.
Rita
Perseus
Randi
Doctor by day, Felting guru by night. Love to help people develop new skills and make friends while doing it.
Perseus
Perseus
Perseus
Ukelele? Check! Let's go. What do you want to sing together? Should we make a bonfire on the beach while we do it?
Having spent years teaching arts & crafts and music to folks of all ages, as well as being a preschool teacher, I am so excited to meet you and your family and tap into the endless talents we all share.