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Community
Forming genuine bonds with local families and traditions that stay with you long after you leave.
Join Us in Guatemala —June 1-10, 2027June 10-20, 2027
10 Days of Full Cultural & Language Immersion
Local Host Families
Local Guatemalan families are woven into every part of your stay — guiding your excursions, sharing their food, taking you through the market, and giving you a real window into daily life on the shores of Lake Atitlan.
Natural Language Growth
Beyond the Spanish classes built into your stay, let real life be the classroom. Walk through the market, chat while you're learning to make chocolate, connect with the kids you're serving — the language just happens.
Homeschool Connection
Share the experience with other families using Homeschool Languages — people who get the lifestyle, the learning, and the adventure. Expect new friendships that outlast the trip.
Everything You Need is Included
We've handled the logistics so you can focus on the connection and the culture.
Accommodations
Lake-view lodging in San Juan La Laguna for the duration of your stay. Rooms are comfortable and well-situated, giving your family a relaxing home base right on the shores of Lake Atitlan.
Local Transport
All shuttle transfers are included — from your arrival in Guatemala City straight through to your departure. Getting around town is part of the fun, with tuk-tuk tours woven right into your daily adventures.
Guided Activities
From weaving with Abuela Concepcion to kayaking the lake, guided market tours, Spanish immersion classes, and hands-on chocolate making — every activity is thoughtfully led so your family can dive in and enjoy without the planning.
Excursions
A sunrise ride to the Indian Nose lookout, a full-day boat tour around the lake with swimming at the San Marcos blue water nature reserve, a visit to a ceramics factory in San Antonio, and textile shopping in Santiago Atitlan. These are the highlights you'll be talking about for years.
Daily Interaction with Local Families
Your family will be personally paired with a local Guatemalan family throughout the trip — sharing meals, exploring their favourite spots, and being welcomed into their home for coffee and sweetbread. It's the kind of connection you simply can't get from a resort.
On-Ground Guidance
Your hosts are with you every step of the way. From orientation on day one to a dedicated WhatsApp group before you even arrive, you'll always have someone to turn to — whether it's a question, a hiccup, or just a recommendation for where to eat.
Please Note: International flights (La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City) and personal dinner expenses are not included in the package price.
Learn With Purpose
This program is for families who are ready for more than a vacation. More than sightseeing. More than checking a box.
It is designed for families who want:
To be genuinely welcomed into a community and give something back to it
Children who see the world beyond their own normal — and grow from it
An adventure that stretches your family in the best possible ways
To leave Guatemala better than you found it — and return home better too
Experience Culture Chalk
Peek into the life-changing moments awaiting your family.
Overview
Culture Chalk
Live the Language
Real conversations with real people in real moments
Build Confidence
Speaking Spanish because life here calls for it
Family Connection
Grow closer as a family through shared service and adventure
Cultural Immersion
Come as guests. Leave as community.
Perfect For Your Family If…
This experience is ideal if:
You want to travel with purpose — giving back, not just passing through
Your family is ready to show up as guests, with humility and an open heart
You want your kids to see how the rest of the world lives — and be moved by it
You're ready to work hard, play hard, and leave genuinely better than you arrived
The Full Itinerary…
Day 1
June 1, 2027Morning
Arrival in Guatemala City and shuttle transfer to San Juan La Laguna.
Check into Lake View Accommodations
Welcome charcuterie spread with fresh fruit, bread, cheeses, veggies, smoothies and juices.
Orientation, review of guidelines and safety information.
Evening
Dinner/Ice-breaker: paired local "host" families come to accommodation to welcome you to get to know one another.
Day 2
June 2, 2027Morning
Breakfast at lodging.
Rotating small group activities:
Guided market tours and shopping for fresh produce
Tuk-tuk tours around town
Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Kayaking
Lunch
Evening
Spanish Immersion Classes: focus on conversational skills
Community Dinner at Hotel
Free time to enjoy the town
Day 3
June 3, 2027Morning
Breakfast at lodging.
Rotating small group activities:
Guided market tours and shopping for fresh produce
Tuk-tuk tours around town
Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Kayaking
Lunch
Afternoon 1:00-3:30
Kids: Supervised craft time in art room
Adults: Spanish Immersion Classes: focus on conversational skills, In-room massage timeslots available.
Community Dinner at Hotel
Mayan History and Folklore told by Brigita Matzar
Day 4
June 4, 2027Morning
Breakfast at lodging.
Rotating small group activities:
Guided market tours and shopping for fresh produce
Tuk-tuk tours around town
Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Kayaking
Lunch
Afternoon 1:00-3:30
Kids: Supervised craft time in art room
3:30 Traditional Guatemalan Chocolate making demonstration. A HANDS ON activity!
Community Dinner at Hotel
A special live music presentation
Day 5
June 5, 2027Morning
Breakfast at lodging.
Final day of rotating small group activities:
Guided market tours and shopping for fresh produce
Tuk-tuk tours around town
Weaving with Abuela Concepcion
Kayaking
Lunch
Afternoon 1:00-3:30
Kids: Supervised craft time in art room with teachers.
Adults: Optional Spanish Immersion Classes on deck/massage timeslots
Community Dinner at Hotel
Day 6
June 6, 2027Morning
Breakfast at lodging
Day completely open for individual families to explore and rest.
Families are encouraged to get in touch with their host families to organize outings to local gems.
Optional lunch served at hotel. Please let us know if you will be out for the day to ensure no food is wasted
Free evening
Day 7
June 7, 2027Morning
4:00am wake up for pickup ride to Indian Nose lookout point that overlooks all of lake Atitlan. Pancake breakfast and coffee served at summit.
Return - Morning of rest.
Lunch
Afternoon
Community Service Electives:
Pick up trash on the beach and give back to our host community OR
Help paint a home of a local family in need of a little renovation!
Day 8
June 8, 2027Morning
Breakfast served in kitchen
Paired local families arrive to take guests around town to their favourite spots, introduce them to friends, family, etc.
Guest families will be invited into local "host" family's homes for coffee and sweetbread to experience how local Guatemalans live.
Toy share activity: guests present gifts they brought to share with their host families in return for their tremendous hospitality.
Meet and have lunch back at accommodations
Bonfire
Opportunity to share highlights.
Day 9
June 9, 2027Early Breakfast
Boat tour around the lake, swimming at San Marcos blue water nature reserve, visit ceramics factory in San Antonio, shop traditional textiles in Santiago Atitlan.
Packed picnic lunch.
Boat ride back to San Juan
Final dinner at "Ancestral Delight"/Staff appreciation.
Phrases learned in Spanish recited by participating children expressing their gratitude towards the staff or something they learned about the Country.
Day 10
June 10, 2027Early Breakfast served in kitchen
Final goodbyes
Shuttles leaving at 9:00am and 10:00am back to Guatemala City
The connections we made were so much deeper and easier to make than anything we experienced back home. People want to connect. They care to get to know you. Culture Chalk gave us this beautiful, meaningful experience. We're truly grateful."
Chris and family, MundoSchool
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OverviewCulture Chalk
Homeschool Languages uses a structured system that guides both the parent and the child through natural conversation practice.
Homeschool Languages uses a structured system that guides both the parent and the child through natural conversation practice.