NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAMPUS

MADEIRA

NOT YOUR AVERAGE CAMPUS

Lucy Madeira was on to something when she moved her school

from Dupont Circle in Washington, DC to McLean, VA in 1931.

Spanning 376 acres, Madeira’s campus is more like a national

park than your average high school campus. Recent additions

and continued innovation enhance the beautiful acreage and

differentiate Madeira. In the following pages, we invite you to

take a tour of some of the best that Madeira has to offer.

ICONIC WHITE FENCES

The Madeira white fences greet visitors and define the horse pastures. One difference that Madeira can boast, particularly in an urban area, is that the barns are located on campus, just a short walk from student dorms.

VIRTUAL REALITY With our ever-expanding VR gear, students can be transported to distant lands and historical times.

FAB LAB With 3D printers and a laser cutter, the Fab Lab has become a favorite of many students.

HEART OF CAMPUS

Beyond the natural beauty of the campus, Madeira offers ambitious academic programs.

PODCAST STUDIO Students have a professional podcast studio at their disposal, complete with audio equipment and editing software. The podcast studio has allowed Gate literary magazine to add music to their publication.

MAKERSPACE The intersection of innovation, determination, and creativity on campus, the Makerspace hosts classes and activities that push students to build their own meaning, discover their own path, and experience STEAM through the lenses of design-thinking and authentic problem-based learning. The space immerses girls in the process of ‘Try, fail, improve, try again.’

MAIN TERRACE With a beautiful new terrace on Main, students and staff can take a break…with a view!

NEW VIBRANT HUBS TO LOVE

Thanks to generous campaign donations, both Maynard Quad and Main Terrace have been transformed into popular gathering spots, complete with renovated spaces and new furniture.

MAYNARD QUAD Perfectly situated between North and South Dorms, the newly renovated Maynard Quad is now a lively hub for students.

THE OVAL As Madeira’s most iconic spot, the Oval greets students and visitors in majestic tradition. First built in 1930, the Oval was recently renovated thanks to campaign gifts.

PLACES OF TRADITION

Memories have been made, stories shared, and traditions celebrated around iconic spots on Madeira’s campus.

AMPHITHEATER Generations of Madeira girls, wearing white and carrying 13 red roses, have graduated in the magnificent natural setting of the outdoor amphitheater.

NATURE AND WELLNESS

The natural wonders of Madeira’s campus complement our ambitious academic program. From physical adventures and challenge courses to restorative walks and peaceful views, Madeira’s campus supports wellness.

MADEIRA IS A TRULY UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING.

DIFFICULT RUN Not far from Great Falls National Park at the intersection with the Potomac River, Difficult Run is lesser known but no less magical, and the view is well worth the hike.

CHALLENGE COURSES Outdoor adventures await, with zip lines, rope courses, rock climbing, and water activities.