CARDIGAN SUMMER SESSION
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FACTS AT A GLANCE 3:1 STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO 6 STUDENTS IN AN AVERAGE CLASS 130 STUDENTS 16+ COUNTRIES 20+ STATES 55 FACULTY
J OIN US FOR A SUMMER OF ADVENTURE , academic enrichment, and personal growth! Cardigan’s Summer Session attracts girls and boys entering grades 3-9 from across the country and around the world to our 525-acre lakeside campus for a truly unique experience that blends classroom learning with the quintessential New England camp experience.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SUMMER SESSION OUR DAYS ARE FULL! Mornings are set aside for classes, including course o erings that cover a wide range of subjects that will inspire students through experiential, hands-on learning. Afternoons are for trying something new! From theater to sports, from swimming to sailing, the adventures are endless! 6:45 AM Polar Bear (optional, but awesome!) 8:00 AM Breakfast 8:40 AM – 12:30 PM Academic Classes 12:40 PM Lunch 1:30 PM Reading and Rest 2:15 PM Dorm Activities 3:15 PM Afternoon Activities 6:10 PM Dinner 6:40 PM Free Time 7:30 PM Evening Programming (Guest Performers, Camp res, Green and White Games) 9:30 PM Lights Out
CREATE A PERSONALIZED CURRICULUM
SMALL CLASS SIZES AND DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION allow our teachers to get to know students and support their individual growth. Students have four or ve academic class periods each morning, Monday through Friday, and can create a personalized curriculum from our o erings in a wide variety of core subjects, including the arts, English, essential academic skills, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, and English as a second language (ESL).
FAVORITE COURSES e Hero’s Journey Making ings Go Travel the World in a Book Introduction to Coding Explorations in Art Writer’s Workshop CSI: Forensics Miracle of Clay Robotics Challenge
OUR CAMPUS 1 THEATER/DANCE STAGE 9 MILES OF TRAILS 10 TENNIS COURTS A MUSIC CENTER 1 ART STUDIO
1 WOODSHOP 1.2 MILES OF WATERFRONT 1 ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD 1 CERAMICS STUDIO 7 PLAYING FIELDS 1 C.O.R.E. CABIN 525 ACRES
FEED YOUR CURIOSITY
PURSUE A PERSONAL PASSION or conquer an intellectual challenge! ere’s plenty of opportunities to try something new during Summer Session!
Board Games • Arts and Crafts Digital Photography • STEM Challenge Improvisational eater • Music • Fishing Card Games (Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: e Gathering) • Yoga Sports Jeopardy • Mystery Trips Nature Walks • Farm Visits Cooking and Baking Jewelry Making Chess Club Tie-Dye FAVORITE ELECTIVES
JOIN THE SUMMER FUN
CARDIGAN’S BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS and the surrounding New Hampshire mountains are the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities and adventures. No matter what they choose to do, boys and girls learn to embrace obstacles, work with their peers, and celebrate each individual as an important member of our community.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Swimming Canoeing/Kayaking Sailing Mountain Biking Standup Paddleboarding Baseball Basketball Flag Football Hiking Lacrosse Soccer Street Hockey Tennis Ultimate Frisbee Disc Golf Kickball Badminton CARDIGAN TRADITIONS e Great Race Polar Bear Summiting Mount Cardigan Green & White Games
WEEKENDS are for EXPLORING
OFF-CAMPUS TRIPS Zip Lining Miniature Golf NH Fisher Cats Baseball Whale’s Tale Water Park Canobie Lake Park Mount Sunapee Loon Mountain Beach Day Montshire Museum Funspot!
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PROGRAM introduces young people to various skills, styles, and practices of e ective leadership within an encouraging and supportive framework that includes self-assessment, re ection, and discussion. Students develop critical thinking skills, self-con dence, altruism, and global awareness through structured leadership programming.
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