Enrichment Program

Loomis Chaffee’s flagship Enrichment Program is the perfect summer destination for academically motivated students entering grades 7 through 10 who value and enjoy learning.

The 4-week program combines engaging academics with an active social experience and offers the opportunities to try out a boarding school environment, explore familiar or new subject matter in greater depth, prepare for the upcoming school year, and make new friends!

This summer you will...

Enrichment Program students take two writing courses and two afternoon electives.

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“The summer program has left a lasting impression on [our daughter], and we were truly impressed by her growth, excitement, and adaptability during her time at Loomis. ... The program fostered her academic curiosity and reinforced our belief that Loomis could provide the supportive and challenging environment she needs to achieve her aspirations.”

Parent of student Summer 2024 

Program Highlights

Best Self Curriculum 

All students participate in our Best Self Curriculum because we believe that the path to leading and inspiring change begins with self-awareness. We strive to assist in the discovery of passions, talents, and each student's profound ability to make a positive impact. Self-discovery and character development is a lifelong process. Through a host of new experiences and intentional reflection, we will prepare you to embrace that process with open arms!

Emphasis on Writing

Writing is integral and invaluable to your education, and, like any skill, it requires practice, knowledge of the fundamental techniques and rules, good instruction, and then more practice. Writing has long been a signature program at Loomis Chaffee, so we make it a priority in the Enrichment Program, too. Students take one writing fundamentals course and one writing elective each morning followed by two other elective courses in the afternoon.

Common Good Leadership Program

Transform your ideas into action. Students returning to the Enrichment Program are invited to continue their Best Self journey by participating in the Common Good Leadership Program. As a participant, you will build your leadership skills and experience opportunities to impact the Enrichment Program and local communities. Students in the Leadership Program may apply to be summer proctors. Applicants for this role will mentor peers in the dorm, assist with student activities planning, and emcee morning meetings. To enroll in the Common Good Leadership Program, contact the Summer Programs Office at summer@loomis.org.

The Fun of Summer

As important as the time you spend in the classroom will be the time you spend with friends on the playing fields, in the dorms, on program-sponsored trips, and just hanging out. There is always something fun to do!

“Over the course of just one month, [our son] became more confident, whether it was presenting in the social psychology class or performing at the talent show. He was thrilled to receive applause from the entire audience, and he shared that the most valuable gift Loomis gave him was encouragement.”

Parent of student Summer 2024 

Tuition

Boarding: $9,250
Includes two writing courses, two afternoon electives, room, three meals per day, recreational athletics, and student activities.  

Day: $5,100
Includes two writing courses, two afternoon electives, two meals per day (lunch and dinner), recreational athletics, and student activities.