Rumsey Hall School

School Notes Overview:

Rumsey Hall School in Washington, Connecticut, is a coed boarding and country day school for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade nine. Situated in the foothills of northwestern Connecticut's Berkshire Mountains, Washington (population 4,000) is 43 miles west of Hartford, Connecticut and 80 miles northeast of New York City. The 147 acre campus is surrounded by beautiful wooded hills and the scenic Bantam River......

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School Overview:

County Litchfield County, CT
Program Name Rumsey Hall School Summer Session
Program Type Academic enrichment or review
Number of Students 65 students
Student Body Type Coeducational
Grades 3 - 9
First Session Start Date June 29
First Session End Date August 2
First Program Weeks 5 weeks
Program Director Dave Whiting
Campus Area 147 acres
Founding Year 1900
Summer School Type Residential

School Notes:

  • Rumsey Hall School in Washington, Connecticut, is a coed boarding and country day school for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade nine. Situated in the foothills of northwestern Connecticut's Berkshire Mountains, Washington (population 4,000) is 43 miles west of Hartford, Connecticut and 80 miles northeast of New York City. The 147 acre campus is surrounded by beautiful wooded hills and the scenic Bantam River.
  • Rumsey Hall prepares its students for the discipline required in secondary schools and beyond, through small classes, a tightly-knit dormitory life, a wide range of sports, extracurricular programs and sound academics.
  • The program is a balanced 5-week program of academics, recreation, and enrichment. It Includes: Academic Enrichment or Review, Language Skills and Developmental Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), Daily Recreational Activities & Field Trips and Cultural Experiences.
  • The close relationship between teachers and students is a special part of boarding school. Opportunities for support and encouragement are abundant, and renewed self-confidence is often the most outstanding product of a summer at Rumsey. Special emphasis is placed on English, mathematics, study skills, and computer skills. Students who need language skills or developmental reading help are given individual attention from trained specialists. English as a second language (ESL) is offered to international students. Rumsey Hall students have access to state-of-the-art personal computers and software.
  • Great emphasis is placed on providing a variety of recreational and enrichment activities to ensure a balanced, happy, and productive Summer Session. Every afternoon, students select from a variety of activities, such as swimming, hiking, tennis, fishing, horseback riding, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. Occasional off-campus school trips are planned to museums, concerts, amusement parks, and sporting events.

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