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Guilds at the Lietz Boarding School in Haubinda

Meaningful Leisure – Discover, Try, Grow

At the Lietz Boarding School in Haubinda, free time is more than just a break from classes: through more than 50 clubs, children and teens can discover their interests, develop their talents, and try new things. Whether it’s crafts, sports, the arts, or music—this diversity enriches our village life and brings the community together.

Contact person

Katharina Schlegel

Boarding School Administration

036875 671-13

Agriculture and Nature – Learning in the Outdoors

Our farm is truly at the heart of the boarding school village: 19 hectares of farmland, orchard meadows, a garden center, and our own livestock, including horses, sheep, chickens, and rabbits.

Students take on responsibility for animal care and harvesting

Hands-on projects such as beekeeping, gardening, or youth hunting certification provide practical knowledge

Homemade products such as honey, apple juice, or fresh bread go straight to the school kitchen or the village store

Contact person: Heiko Schlemmer – shepherd and farmer – Contact: 036875 671-32

Crafts and Technology – Getting Hands-On and Creating

In our workshops, children and teens learn how to turn wood, metal, and paint into real products. From furniture making and repairs to creative projects—here, we work with our minds, hearts, and hands.

The on-site carpentry shop, metalworking shop, and construction projects provide hands-on experience

Craft guilds—such as woodworking, metalworking, sewing, and pottery—inspire a love of creativity

Career Guidance: In partnership with the BTZ Rohr-Kloster, young people get a taste of trades

Contact person: Torsten Baum – Head of the Carpentry Shop – Contact: 036875 671-63

Sports and Exercise – Staying Active Together

Sports offer a balance of recreation, community, and health. The large grounds, featuring a sports field, a basketball court, meadows, and woods, provide the perfect setting for all kinds of physical activity.

Activities ranging from soccer and badminton to table tennis, horseback riding, swimming, and archery

Fitness and strength training for teens who want to work up a sweat

Team spirit and fairness are always at the heart of it

Contact person: Olaf Reiber – Physical Education Teacher – Contact: 036875 671-0

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Music and Theater – Curtain up!

Music and the performing arts are highly valued in Haubinda. Singing, playing an instrument, or acting helps foster creativity and self-confidence.

School choir, student band, and instrumental lessons for beginners and advanced students

Theater groups that put on their own performances at festivals and events

Shared successes on stage strengthen the sense of unity

Contact person: Katharina Schlegel – Head of the Boarding School – Contact: 036875 671-13

Art and Creativity – Bringing Your Own Ideas to Life

In art and creative clubs, students can give free rein to their imagination. Whether it’s painting, crafts, felting, or fashion illustration—the possibilities are endless.

Art studio offering regular work on individual projects

Participation in competitions and exhibitions

Collaborations with local theaters and museums broaden horizons

Contact person: Katharina Schlegel – Head of the Boarding School – Contact: 036875 671-13

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Clubs for the 2025–2026 School Year
  • Arduino
  • Baking Guild
  • Swimming
  • Basketball
  • Bus maintenance
  • Village store
  • FitMix
  • Fitness
  • Soccer
  • Game Studies
  • Horticulture
  • Maintenance Office
  • Woodworking / Woodturning
  • Hula Hoop
  • International Get-Together
  • Cooking Guild
  • Block-Based Programming Challenge
  • Weight training
  • Creative
  • Agriculture
  • Running Club
  • Reading Club
  • Girls’ Sports
  • Mr. Clean – Cleaning Aid
  • Metal Construction
  • Music ensemble
  • Exploring Nature
  • Sewing
  • East-West Guild
  • Philosophy
  • Horseback riding
  • Robotics
  • School band
  • Student Court
  • School newspaper
  • Swimming
  • Social Guild
  • Spanish
  • Sport shooting
  • Step Aerobics
  • Diving
  • Audio and Event Technology
  • Pottery
  • Magic
  • Zumba
  • Future planning

Guilds that promote responsibility

In addition to providing opportunities for leisure and creativity, many guilds specifically foster a sense of responsibility:

First Aid Guild – Learn Safety Skills and Be Prepared to Help in an Emergency

“Schaufenster” Village Store – Students Run a Real Store Selling Sustainable Products

Media Club – Students film, take photos, and report

Student Parliament and Student Court – Living Democracy in Everyday Life