Summer Session at Cushing Academy is a time for you to improve academically, create lasting friendships, and gain invaluable experiences that you will remember forever. We can’t wait to show you everything Cushing has to offer!
Memories That Will Last a Lifetime
One of the best aspects of living in a boarding school environment is the opportunity to have so many new experiences outside of daily classes. Whether you are sharing a meal with a student from Indonesia, riding roller coasters together at Six Flags, or exploring the streets of Boston, you will build lasting friendships (and develop essential life skills) in a close-knit and welcoming community.
Experience New England
Our beautiful hillside campus and the surrounding areas offer the perfect backdrop for you to learn, create friendships, and most importantly, have fun. Only an hour away from Boston, the region offers a unique combination of natural beauty, historical sites, recreational activities, and cultural events, and we take advantage of many of these resources through regular excursions including:
- Boston Trips
- Six Flags New England
- Mountain Day
- And more!
Home Away From Home
This summer, Cushing will be your home away from home. After a day filled with exciting classes and activities, our dorms are here for you to relax, study, and spend time with your friends. Each of our Summer Session dorms has been renovated since 2017 and consists of single and double bedrooms, a common area, and a laundry room. Each dorm features easy access to our facilities and amenities on campus, such as our dining hall, campus store, and student center.
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Our Residence Life Staff Is Here For You
One of the most important aspects of life at Cushing Summer is our Resident Life Program (ResLife). All Summer Session students will be assigned a ResLife advisor to help them navigate campus life at Cushing. This faculty member provides Summer Session students with the support and encouragement that will help them achieve their fullest potential in the dorms, when making friends, and when choosing trips to explore New England. ResLife staff touch base with dorm parents and students often, to ensure that the daily needs of students are met.
Daily Schedule
| Daily Schedule - Monday through Friday | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:15 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 10:25 am | A Period: Morning Program Classes |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Assembly / Extra Help / Break |
| 11:00 – 11:55 am | B Period: Morning Program Classes (cont.) |
| 12:00 – 1:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:20 pm | C Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities |
| 2:45 - 3:35 pm | D Period: Afternoon Classes and Activities |
| 4:00 - 4:50 pm | Free Period / Special Activities / Tutoring |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Study Time (Sunday through Thursday) |
| 10:30 pm | Lights Out* |
| Weekend Schedule - Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 11:00 am | Brunch |
| 10:30 am - 10:00 pm | Optional On-Campus / Off-Campus Activities |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 10:00 pm | Dormitory Check-in |
| 11:00 pm | Lights Out |
| Weekend Schedule - Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Brunch |
| 10:30 am - 6:00 pm | Optional On-Campus / Off-Campus Activities |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Dormitory Check-in |
| 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Study Hall |
| 10:30 pm | Lights Out* |
*Middle School students have Lights Out at 10:00 pm.
Questions? Connect With Our Director
Our Director of Summer Programs, Chris Roy, would love to connect with you! Send him an email at [email protected] or call (978) 827-7700.