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Enrichment Program

Enrichment Program

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Loomis Chaffee’s flagship Enrichment Program is the perfect summer destination for academically motivated students entering grades 7–10 who value and enjoy learning.This four-week program blends engaging academics with an active and supportive social experience. Students can try out a boarding-school environment, explore familiar or new subjects in greater depth, prepare for the upcoming school year, and make new friends. Guided by our Best Self Curriculum, students also build self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper understanding of who they are as learners and community members.

Program Dates

June 28–July 24, 2026

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A Summer of Possibility

Summer is more than a break — it’s an opportunity to explore who you are and what you can achieve. At the Loomis Chaffee Summer Enrichment Program you will:

  • Have fun, pursue your best self, and make new friends from around the world
  • Hone academic skills in small and engaging classes
  • Receive guidance from dedicated faculty — experts in their respective disciplines
  • Experience an authentic boarding school atmosphere

Program Highlights

Two students writing in class

Emphasis on Writing

Strong writing opens doors in every academic subject. Because writing is a hallmark of a Loomis Chaffee education, we make it central to the Enrichment Program as well. Each morning, students take a writing fundamentals course paired with a writing elective, followed by two additional electives in the afternoon. With expert instruction and plenty of practice, students gain the confidence and skills to express their ideas effectively.

Best Self Curriculum

Our Best Self Curriculum is woven into every student’s experience. We believe meaningful leadership begins with knowing who you are — your strengths, passions, and potential to make a positive impact. Through engaging activities and intentional reflection, students begin building the habits and mindset that support lifelong growth.

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Common Good Leadership Program

High-school-age students can deepen their Best Self journey through the Common Good Leadership Program. Centered on the idea of the “common good” — a shared commitment to helping all people thrive — this afternoon elective builds practical leadership skills and puts them into action as students plan and lead service projects in the broader Windsor community. These experiences connect directly to Loomis Chaffee’s mission, where becoming one’s best self and contributing to the common good are central to an LC education.

A Typical Day

Enrichment Program students take two writing courses and two afternoon electives. Every day balances focused learning with time for fun, connection, and rest — giving students a true sense of campus life at Loomis Chaffee.

 

8:30 a.m. Writing Course I
10 a.m. Community Meeting or Advisory
10:40 a.m. Writing Course II
12 p.m. Lunch
1:10 p.m. Elective I
2:35 p.m. Elective II
4 p.m. Recreation & Afternoon Activities
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m. Fun with Friends!
7:30 p.m. Dorm Check-in and Evening Activities

Life on Campus

Life at Loomis is vibrant and welcoming. Students live in comfortable dorms, enjoy meals together in the dining hall, and explore our 300-acre campus that includes athletic fields, art studios, and inviting outdoor spaces.

In the evenings, dorm faculty and staff lead games, movie nights, and community events — all designed to build friendships and create lasting memories.

Students throwing pottery in our Ceramics Studio

Try your hand at throwing pottery in our Ceramics Studio — an option for your afternoon electives.

Two students sitting on the floor and programming

Elect to receive an introduction to robotics and coding

Richmond Hall

Boarding students enjoy accommodations in Richmond Hall (pictured) or Cutler Hall which is next door.

Outdoor movie night in the Shultz Courtyard

Outdoor movie night in the Shultz Courtyard

Students roasting marshmallows in a bonfire

Roasting s’mores on a beautiful night

Student getting sprayed with a stream of water during a slip 'n slide session

Stay cool and have some fun with a little slip ’n slide.

Loomis Chaffee’s beautiful 300-acre campus is located in Windsor, Connecticut, just north of the state’s capital, Hartford, at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers.

Loomis Chaffee’s beautiful 300-acre campus is located in Windsor, Connecticut, just north of the state’s capital, Hartford, at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut rivers.

Teacher pointing to the whiteboard, projecting a graphic novel onto the screen

Explore visual and textual elements in our Graphic Novel class, a writing elective.

Kickball

Kickball — one of several recreational activities available to students

“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 

The Enrichment Program helps students gain independence, confidence, and new skills — all while having fun and making lifelong friends.

I learned so much about writing poems, algebra, and the fundamentals of writing — all things I grew to love with the support of teachers who did not hesitate for a second to make time for me outside of class. At first I was hesitant to talk out loud, but having to speak in front of the class made me more confident, and having such a wonderful group of people to grow with made it so much easier to take these risks.

MischaSummer 2024 & 2025 Enrichment Program student

At Loomis Chaffee, you’ll challenge yourself academically, connect with students from around the world, and discover your best self through hands-on learning, collaboration, and reflection.

Join us this summer!

Summer 2026 Details

Program Dates

June 28–July 24, 2026
 

Ages

Rising 7th–10th Grade Students

Tuition

Boarding: $9,500

Includes two writing courses, two afternoon electives, room, three meals per day, recreational athletics, and student activities.  

Day: $5,250

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