Travel Far. Connect Deeply. Grow Fully.
Our teen retreats turn breathtaking destinations into living classrooms.
Through immersive travel, shared community, and self-discovery, you’ll explore the world—and the world within you.
Project World School
Project World School Immersive Learning Adventures for Teens & Young Adults
Step beyond the classroom—into the world.
At Project World School we transform stunning destinations into living classrooms for homeschoolers, unschoolers, and self-directed learners (and even teens who attend conventional schools).
Our multi-day retreats blend hands-on exploration with deep social and emotional growth, creating Temporary Learning Communities where curiosity, collaboration, and adventure thrive.
What Makes Us Different?
Every retreat is shaped by the history, culture, and spirit of its location. Participants don’t just observe—they co-create each experience, exploring global citizenship, cultural sensitivity, ethics, and leadership in real time.
Real-World Education
Learning happens while hiking ancient ruins, collaborating with local artisans, or engaging in cultural exchanges. Teens return home with sharpened teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership skills—many come back for more.
Giving Back
We believe travel should leave a positive mark. From whale conservation in Ecuador to bear sanctuary building in Peru, our service projects connect us deeply to host communities and inspire lasting change.
Expanding Worldviews
By engaging with diverse perspectives, our participants develop empathy, adaptability, and a richer understanding of humanity—skills that will shape them, and the world, for life.
Join us on One of Our Upcoming Retreats
Mexico Intro Trip
Day of the Dead
Experience Mexico like never before. Join Project World School for a 9-day immersive introduction to Guanajuato, where history, culture, community, and self-discovery come together.
Greece - Myth & Drama
POSTPONED
Step into a living tapestry of myth, history, and culture in the heart of the Mediterranean. Over 17 unforgettable days, our learning community will journey through Greece’s ancient landscapes, from the olive groves and vineyards of the Peloponnese to the sparkling shores of Pelion and the iconic streets of Athens.
Peru - Culture & History
POSTPONED
The Cusco & Sacred Valley Retreat is a 15-day immersive learning-community based in the heart of Peru’s Andes, where ancient history and vibrant living culture intertwine. Centered in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, this retreat invites teens to step into the world of the Incas.
Teens Share Their Experiences with Project World School
Meet the Project World School Team
Lainie Liberti
Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator
Lainie Liberti is an author, speaker, and advocate for alternative education. She founded Transformative Mentoring for Teens in 2020, supporting adolescent mental health. Her book "Seen, Heard & Understood" became a best-seller in 2022. Lainie co-founded Project World School, offering retreats for teens to create learning communities worldwide. With experience in 20+ international locations, she emphasizes personalized learning and supporting youth mental health. Her work helps parents, caregivers, and teens build stronger relationships and achieve personal growth. Lainie provides insights, research-backed tools, and practical strategies for success. Her expertise in alternative education and passion for empowering young minds have made her a respected figure, inspiring positive change and fostering a global community of learners.
Miro Siegel
Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator
Miro Siegel is an 27 year old traveler and youth facilitator for Project World School. His learning is self directed and influenced by the ever changing world around him. To him, this is Worldschooling. He is interested in, and is an advocate for children’s rights, travel as education and a spearhead of the Worldschooling movement that he and his mother helped create. Miro Siegel traveled to Amsterdam in April, 2016 to present at the TEDxAmsterdamED conference and to bring a slightly more ‘unconventional’ view to the table. In 2017, Miro attended the Youth Global Changemakers Summit in Switzerland, one of 60 delegates selected from over 6000 applicants. He aspires to bring cultural awareness and immersion to more people, because he truly believes that travel can bring peace to the world and inspire learning without measure. Miro is passionate about world politics, history, mythology and rock climbing.
Ashley Fell
Trip Facilitator
Ashley Fell is a filmmaker, writer and visual artist, who has created award winning documentaries, music videos, and fiction screenplays. Coming from a family background of artists and travelers, Ashley created a self-directed homeschool experience before double majoring in Visual Art and Art History at Rice University. Ashley lives in Guanajuato, Mexico where his Caja Negra studio is a creative hub for collective art and independent filmmaking. With a deep love for history and nature, his documentaries have explored the complex relationship between food and culture in Mexico, as well as endangered animal species and threatened habitats.
Michael Weitzman
Trip Facilitator
Michael Weitzman, originally from Stony Brook, NY, has lived in Thailand for 16 years. With a background in experiential education and work with troubled youth, he holds a teaching degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder but found his passion in self-directed and hands-on learning. An avid rock climber, guitarist, and practitioner of mindful movement arts, Michael also loves sunsets at the beach and time with his children, Zak and Sara. For over a decade, he has coordinated custom adventure and cultural programs in Thailand’s Krabi province and served as coordinator and head instructor for St. George’s University School of Medicine’s Integrative Medical Therapies Thailand Selective, guiding over 500 medical students through transformative learning experiences.
Fernando López Sánchez
Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator
Fernando López Sánchez, 29, is a Guanajuato-based visual artist passionate about storytelling through watercolor, digital art, filmmaking, and printmaking. A 2018 graduate of the University of Guanajuato’s Art School, Fer believes creativity is the key to sharing life, love, and knowledge — and to connecting with our shared humanity. Inspired by his grandfather’s words, “If you don’t do it yourself, no one’s going to do it for you,” he constantly pushes his creative boundaries across different media. As a Project World School and Transformative Mentoring for Teens facilitator, Fer is dedicated to creating safe, inspiring spaces for teens to explore their innate creativity and self-expression.
YOU?
Facilitator
Are you passionate about experiential learning, community building, and empowering teens through creativity, connection, and adventure? Project World School is always looking for facilitators who share our principles of respect, collaboration, and curiosity. If you believe in creating safe, inspiring spaces where young people can explore the world — and themselves — we’d love to hear why you think your values and skills align with our mission. Tell us what makes you a match for our vibrant global learning community.
Why Choose Project World School?
Immersive Learning
We turn the world into your classroom with hands-on experiences rooted in each destination’s culture, history, and environment. Every retreat blends travel with real-world skills like teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking.
Connection & Community
Our Temporary Learning Communities foster deep friendships, mutual respect, and a sense of belonging. Teens grow together through shared adventures, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.
Personal & Global Growth
We explore both the outer world and the inner self, encouraging self-discovery alongside global awareness. Participants return home with expanded perspectives, empathy, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.
Serving Teens Beyond Travel
When travel paused in 2020, we launched Transformative Mentoring for Teens.
Our programs include:
- A 12-Week Transformation Course for Teens
- 1:1 mentoring and coaching
- An 8-Week Course for Tweens
We equip young people with tools to navigate anxiety, depression, uncertainty, focus, motivation, and self-discovery—so they can thrive, no matter what the world brings.
What Are Project World School's Guiding Principals?
Mission & Vision
Discover how our passion for immersive travel, connection, and co-created learning shapes everything we do—join us in redefining education.
Ethical Business Practices
Learn how our commitment to fairness, sustainability, and respect guides every retreat—be part of a community that travels with integrity.
Learning Communities
Explore how our Temporary Learning Communities inspire growth, connection, and collaboration—experience the magic of learning together.
