Traditions
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The many traditions among students and faculty at Cardigan provide opportunities for the school to come together for friendship, help strengthen our connections with our community, and guide us through experiences that encourage cooperation, and trust-building.
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Traditions Throughout the Year
Sneaker Game: One of the first things you do when you arrive at Cardigan is take off your sneakers, find a buddy, and have some fun.
Dawn Climb: To mark the new day dawning on their lives, all new students and teachers climb Mt. Cardigan to see the sun rise at the start of the school year.
Sandwich Fair: Each October, the entire school celebrates Founders’ Day by attending the Sandwich Fair with carnival rides and food, 4-H shows and competitions, and bands.
Mountain Day: When the fall foliage is at its peak, our school celebrates Mountain Day by climbing nearby peaks and having a picnic at the summit.
Lake Run: Between the fall and winter athletics seasons, the whole school takes off from Marrion Field for the Lake Run, a jaunty 4.6-mile loop around Canaan Street Lake.
Ski Holiday: In the late winter, students and faculty take a Ski Holiday at one of the local ski slopes.
Head's Holiday: One day in the spring is designated Head’s Holiday and classes are replaced with fun and games.
Eaglebrook Day: Twice a year, all Cardigan sports teams get revved up to compete against our friends and rivals Eaglebrook School.
Polar Bear: Throughout the month of May, members of the community—students and faculty alike— brave the chilly water of Canaan Street Lake for an early-morning Polar Bear swim.
Sunset Climb: At the conclusion of the year, the seniors climb Mount Cardigan to see the sun set.
Video: The Sneaker Game
The first tradition of every new school year. Find a friend and race together to find your shoes before the boys from the other dorms!
Video: The Cardboard Boat Regatta
Work as a team to build a boat with nothing more than cardboard and tape, then race it against boats from the other dorms!
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