Why would you send a sixth-grade boy to boarding school? Shouldn't a ninth-grade student start high school? What is a junior boarding school? Make an appointment to visit us today and learn why Eaglebrook, a boarding and day school for boys in middle school, might be the right place for your son.
Eaglebrook School was founded in 1922 by Howard Gibbs as a private boarding and day school for boys in middle school. Learn about our school in Deerfield, Massachusetts then and now, and read about the Core Skills we think every boy should know.
At Eaglebrook, we recognize that all students learn in different ways, vary in their innate abilities, and come from a variety of educational backgrounds. Classes at Eaglebrook are organized to meet the needs of each boy.
Eaglebrook is a close community of middle school students, teachers, and their families. Activities outside of the academic classroom are important to the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of boys in middle school. Learn about the programs we offer at Eaglebrook, from athletics to arts.
At Eaglebrook, boys learn more than they ever thought possible, discover inner resources, develop self-confidence, and have fun along the way. Delivering on our mission is only possible through the incredible generosity of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, and friends.”
The 2018 Eaglebrook School Summer Semester program opened on July 1 with 85 students from 10 states and 7 countries. Summer Semester is a four-week program for boys and girls aged 10-13. Students have classes and sports and twice a week take a field trip to attractions around New England.
Although a heat wave had settled over Deerfield for the first few days of the program, opening days were smooth. See photos from registration and opening activities. The students settled into dormitories and their new routing. Classes are held each morning after an assembly and the students play sports in the afternoon. Evenings are spent hanging out outside or in the dormitories. Check out some photos of dorm life.
The first Home Night was held on Wednesday, July 4, with each dorm holding a cookout. See photos from the evening here. Brian Rose, director of the Summer Semester, had this to say about the first few days of Summer Semester 2018, “The Summer Semester is off to a great start. The students arrived full of energy and enthusiasm and despite the heat, they have been active and engaged. After a busy first week of classes, we are looking forward to our first weekend trip to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum.” Learn more about the program at www.eaglebrook.org/SummerSemester.