Best. Summer. Ever.
The perfect balance between academic enrichment
and summertime fun for boys and girls ages 8-15.
Welcome to Summer Session!
Join us for a summer of adventure, academic enrichment, and personal growth! Cardigan’s Summer Session attracts girls and boys from across the country and around the world to our 525-acre lakeside campus for a truly unique summer that blends classroom learning with the quintessential New England camp experience.
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Summer 2025 Dates
Summer Session 2025 will begin Saturday, June 28 and end Saturday, July 26, 2025.
A Transformative Summer
Cardigan’s Summer Session offers a vibrant mix of academic and extracurricular activities designed to inspire and engage students. Mornings are dedicated to hands-on, experiential learning across diverse subjects, including ceramics, forensics, creative writing, coding, and wilderness survival, along with traditional offerings like SSAT Prep and English as a second language. Wallach, our innovative makerspace, serves as a hub for design, engineering, and creative arts, preparing students for academic success beyond the summer.
With a low student-faculty ratio, classes are personalized to meet individual needs. Afternoons and evenings feature activities such as mountain biking, hiking, paddle boarding, tennis, drama, and model rocketry, all set against the stunning New Hampshire mountains. Students entering 10th grade can participate in our Leadership Program, focusing on teamwork, goal-setting, and mentorship, as they guide younger peers.
Many students return year after year to reconnect with friends and deepen their bond with this special community. Parents frequently share stories of their children’s growth, independence, and self-confidence upon returning home.
Watch: Parent Testimonial
Can I Help You?
Matt Rinkin
Director of Summer Programs
(603) 523-3526
summer@cardigan.org
Interested to learn more about Summer Session?
Summer Session 2025 will begin Saturday, June 28 and end Saturday, July 26, 2025. Submit the inquiry form at the link below and we will reach out with more information about Cardigan Summer Session.