Programs for Groups

Please remember that many groups book their lodging and programs 12 -18 months in advance.

We welcome groups of all ages to spend time here in Washington participating in a seminar or Workcamp tailored to meet their needs and interests. We work closely with group leaders to identify the issues and the goals of the group so that it is a fulfilling and enriching experience.

We find that groups often want to do a "Service Learning"-type of program. Our Washington Quaker Workcamps most closely fit this model as we take groups to food kitchens, service programs and homes to do volunteer work. But we also integrate activities that put the service experience in a larger global and historical context, encouraging participants to consider not just the problem and the short-term solution, but what we can learn about the problems and ourselves so that we can end or not repeat the problem.

Within 3 miles of our building, we have some of the greatest wealth of national and world history, and we also have some of the worst environmental, social and living conditions in the country. Through WQW, we nurture a learning and reflection process that makes connections between the history and the issues in our midst so we can see more clearly what we can do to make a difference.

We also work with colleges to develop multi-day seminars. Similar to the WQW model, we work with professors and instructors to develop a schedule of activities that explore a social justice theme. Past programs have included the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, HIV/AIDS, and Global Human Rights Issues.

We work with group sizes of 8-30 people. The rates vary depending on program intensity and size. Please contact us to learn more.