Wolfeboro Camp School (The Summer Boarding School)

Wolfeboro

New Hampshire

United States

Overview

June 26 to July 31 Five weeks at Wolfeboro will make all the difference in the next year. Inspirational teachers, structure, compassion, daily accountability and follow through - we make it happen! Wolfeboro blends the very best of an independent school with and features of an exceptional private summer camp. Remarkably, Wolfeboro summer does not look like a school or feel like a school yet it is one of the world's finest academic programs. Known for elevating executive function and study skills, students also take courses for preview or credit. A class size of 4-6 ensures connection with an inspirational teacher.

Academics

Summary: All students take three classes for the five week session. Course are offered for Preview, Review or Credit. A personal Goals Document is created with input from parents, student, school and consultants. Class size is generally five students! All teachers are master teachers. Beginning teachers are not used in the classroom. Most all work is pen and paper. Cell phones are not a distraction at Wolfeboro. Phone use is generally limited to one hour per day.

Department Director Edward Cooper

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Average Class Size: 5

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 30

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 80%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Noteworthy Information:
Most value is found by looking forward and preparing for next year's courses, not looking back. Review courses are offered however.

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
ADD/ADHD Support

English

Literature
Composition

History

United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Latin
Spanish

Sciences

Biology
Chemistry
Physics

Math

Performing / Visual Arts

Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art

Special Programs

Community Service

Distinctive or New Programs

Rowing instruction is new for 2021. Over 100 boarding and day schools represented each year.

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 4

Average Students Per Dorm:

Number of Girls Dorms: 2

Number of Boys Dorms: 2

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Lounge

Other Dorm Amenities

Pianos; Air Hockey; Table Tennis; Board Games; Foosball

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Sand Volleyball Court
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Complete Waterfront
Tennis
Swim Lanes
Lacrosse
Kickball
Studio Art Center

Clubs & Organizations

Chess Club
Sailing Club
Weightlifting Club

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Kim Smith

Athletics Department Director: Alex Rivenburgh

Arts

Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Sculpture
Studio Art

Interscholastic Sports

Recreational Sports

Basketball
Canoeing
Cross Country Running
Dance
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Kayaking
Kickball
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %

Average Merit Scholarship: 3,000

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 130

Total Day: 0

Total Enrollment: 130

Boys: 89

Girls: 41

Boarding Grades Offered: 6-12

Day Grades Offered: -

School Type:

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: Contact School

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $14,900

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: N/A

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 20%

Average Awarded: $3,000

School Finances