Engagement of the Whole Boy
There is always something to do on The Point.
When they are not in class, Cardigan boys can be found at afternoon clubs, dorm competitions, on and off-campus weekend activities, the Johnson-Wakely Fitness Center, or The Haven, our student center.
The Haven
The Haven is Cardigan’s student center. With high-top tables, couches, and overstuffed chairs, The Haven is a place for students to unwind and relax with their friends. Air hockey, ping pong, and foosball tables fill the center of the room and a large screen television is available for ball games and movies. For gaming enthusiasts, the latest editions of games may be played on three televisions —or take your talents to the arcade console, which allows a player to choose from 135 different games. Snacks are also available for purchase from the snack bar.
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Clancy Hill
Did you know Cardigan has our own ski hill on campus? Located behind Frieze House, Clancy Hill has a rope tow and is a favorite place to sled, snowboard, ski, or just hang out in the winter.
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Johnson-Wakely Fitness Center
The beautiful Johnson-Wakely Fitness Center is a modern athletic training facility featuring the latest technology in fitness equipment, cardiovascular training equipment, and free weights. Instruction and supervision is available.
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Thursday Clubs
On Thursday afternoons, Cardigan’s Thursday Clubs provide diverse opportunities for exploration and personal growth. With over 30 options each term, clubs range from community service, like road cleanup, to school activities like VEX Robotics. Others let students explore new sports or hobbies, such as ice skating, bocce, or fly fishing, along with movie and game clubs.
Weekend Activities
Cardigan’s Student Activity Director organizes a variety of weekend activities, both on and off campus. Saturday night options include Cardigan Café, featuring movies in Humann Theatre, sports on a 75-inch TV in the Commons, pizza delivery, and games in The Haven like ping-pong and foosball. Students can also enjoy the gym or Wakely Center for seasonal sports like tennis or hockey, or opt for quieter activities in their dorms. Off-campus trips to restaurants and shopping areas are regularly scheduled, and trips theaters, concerts, or sports games are occasionally offered. Sundays feature favorites like trips to amusement parks, mini-golf, or skiing.
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Cardigan’s year-long Dorm Olympics provide the opportunity to bond over friendly school-wide competitions.
These competitions begin with the traditional Sneaker Game on the first day of school and culminate with the tennyball playoffs the week before commencement.