Best Summer Boarding Programs (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 162 college-prep and junior boarding schools that offer summer programs, serving 65,967 students.

Learn more about the many benefits of attending a boarding summer program.

Landmark School Photo - Landmark's beautiful coastal campus just 30 miles from Boston.

Washington Academy Photo - Washington Academy, established in 1792, is one of the oldest day & boarding co-ed high schools in the USA. It is located on the Downeast Maine coast, and boast 425 total students from 25 different countries. The Alumni Building is one of nine buildings on its 75+ acre campus.

Columbia International College Photo - Ainsliewood Building, Columbia International College

Solebury School Photo - Solebury School's Math and Science (STEM) program offers students opportunities to pursue AP and Honors classes, as well as Engineering courses that will prepare them for college.

The Global College Photo - Green outdoor area for students

Chatham Hall Photo - Chatham Hall's variety of dynamic and unique programming includes the prestigious Leader and Writer in Residence programs, which bring world leaders to campus to meet with students. Past guests include Venus Williams, Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

St. Paul's School Photo - Faculty and students at dinner

Massanutten Military Academy Photo - Massanutten Military Academy is proud to be one of only 16 co-ed military schools in the country with cadets hailing from 19 different states and 10 countries.

The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.

Missouri Military Academy Photo - Established in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has transformed young men into leaders who are well-educated, prepared gentlemen of character. Our long history and distinct traditions inspire a sense of pride and duty among the young men who seek to fulfill their potential at MMA.

J. Addison School Photo - The Addison Advantage: State of the art facilities, amenities & technology.

St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

St. Croix Academy Photo - St. Croix's lakeside family-style dormitory was built in 2015 and is located on a beautiful lake with walkways to the Mississippi River and within walking distance of over 50 shops and restaurants.

The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

The Webb Schools Photo - "My favorite thing about Webb is all the friendships that you make throughout your time." Sakeena '27

Top Summer Boarding Schools (Exclusive Focus) (2024-25)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Wolfeboro Camp School

(1)

93 Camp School Road
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
(603) 569-3451

Grades: 5-12, PG

| 130 students

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