Seasonal school
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A Summer School is a frequently-used way of getting Bahá'ís together to deepen on the Faith. They may be held on dedicated, Bahá'í-owned, properties, but are often held in hired premises such as hotels, university campuses and the like. The Guardian of the Faith saw in summer schools the kernel of future Bahá'í universities. The basic premise is that in mid-summer, sections of the Bahá'í community will be on holiday (vacation) from their normal employment/education/routine, and therefore available to congregate in a central place.
Summer schools frequently have a theme, such as "The Covenant", "The Messengers of God", "The new World Order" or the like. They often provide an opportunity for the participants to socialise, to relax, and to engage in creative activities of some sort. There may be organised activities for different age groups of children, and there may be down-time activities such as swimming, or evening entertainment.
Some well-known summer schools[edit]
An annual Summer School is held at Louhelen in the United States. In the British Isles, summer schools take place each year in England, Wales, Scotland and both parts of Ireland. Efforts are made to ensure the presence of a Bahá'í Bookshop at the school.
