Free Time
Recreation and free time are important for fellowship and spiritual development at Holsby. One of the foremost features of the Holsby campus is the surrounding forest. Students enjoy the scenic outdoors with numerous walking paths for hiking, running, quiet time and prayer.
Holsby has its own outdoor tennis, basketball and beach volleyball courts, as well as a football/soccer field. Students make use of the library, student lounge, computer room, weight room, table tennis and Foosball tables. Canoes and bicycles are available for a small rental fee, weather permitting.
Holsby has a student store, the Bik, which sells stamps, stationery, phone cards, candy, snacks and T-shirts. A community convenience store, or kiosk, and a public bus stop are located an easy 15-minute walk from campus.
Students can try our high ropes course, climbing wall and giant swing in the early autumn and spring. The course is closed during the winter months.
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports are organized throughout the year. Students and staff compete in soccer/football, volleyball, basketball, ultimate Frisbee and innebandy (Scandinavian floorball). Intramurals are encouraged as a way for students to exercise and have some fun.
Special Events, Trips and Travel Weekends
Several special activities and optional trips are arranged for students throughout the year. The trips will vary each year, but could include canoe trips, hikes, and off-campus trips. Students also take part in several special events hosted by Holsby throughout the year, including Christmas and fall banquets.
Included in the school schedule is one travel weekend per term. Students are free to travel on their own during these four-day weekends (Thursday – Sunday). Many students make short trips within Sweden or travel to Denmark, Norway, Finland, Poland and other places.
Over the Christmas and spring breaks, students can also travel on their own. During spring break there is an opportunity for students to join one of several school-organized mission trips.