Summer Semester – A School Beyond Walls


Eaglebrook Summer Semester is an exciting four-week boarding adventure designed to build confidence in young boys and girls aged 10–13 through achievement and foster leadership skills in the classroom, outdoors, on the playing field, and within the school community. 

Children from every ethnic, racial, economic, and geographic background are welcome. Our multicultural community encourages shared common interests and respect for differences. Working and playing together, students discover their inner strengths while expanding their knowledge, developing artistic talents, gaining physical coordination and strength, and forming friendships. 

Through a balance of academics, athletics, outdoor exploration, and community living, students discover the joy of learning.


Dates for Summer Semester 2026: June 28–July 25

Now accepting inquiries from domestic and international students for the summer 2026 program.

Click here to find our Summer Semester FAQs 

Click here for information on how to apply.

Please contact summeradmissions@eaglebrook.org with any questions.

Program Overview


The Eaglebrook Summer Semester admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other programs.
 

Program Requirements

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  • Academic Program

    Course selections for the Summer Semester reflect the variety presented during the school year. The summer curriculum offers a range of courses that may vary from year to year. Courses offered may include English, mathematics, reading, English as a Second Language, Spanish, French, Chinese, computer science, history, drawing, painting, Woodworking, photography, drama, Stone Carving, and Public Speaking.
  • Advising

    The Summer Semester provides academic and social guidance for all students. The director of studies handles questions that concern scheduling and class selection. Every student has a faculty advisor who serves as a resource for information and counsel on various aspects of life at school. Advisors oversee course planning, sports selection, and extracurricular activity choices. One of the most important responsibilities of the advisor is to act as the chief advocate for the student and serve as the primary point of contact between the school and parents.
  • Financial Aid

    Financial aid is available to domestic students and their families. Email summeradmissions@eaglebrook.org for more information.
  • Requirements

    Admission to the Summer Semester is open to boys and girls aged 10, 11, 12, and 13 years old. Candidates must submit a transcript of their academic work and the results of standardized aptitude and achievement tests when available. They must also have letters of recommendation from their English and math teachers.
  • The Daily Program

    Summer Semester mornings are divided into three 50-minute learning blocks to provide students with time to explore a variety of interests of their choice. Some of the selections are based on fundamental math and English skills. Others offer opportunities to learn new disciplines. Classes are small with limited homework. Within each block, teachers guide their students through a project-oriented curriculum, helping them develop study skills, gain academic competence, and discover that learning can be fun.

Your Home Away from Home: Summer at Eaglebrook



At Eaglebrook, your child’s home away from home is full of energy, laughter, and connection. Sharing dormitory life with the boys and girls are faculty members who are caring adults with secure values. Our Summer Semester staff work hard to create a home-like atmosphere where students are cared for and supported every step of the way. It’s a safe place where lasting friendships form quickly, and everyone feels like they belong.

Summer Semester accommodates girls and boys in separate dormitories under close faculty supervision. Children share fully equipped rooms and are provided sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and towels. They may not have televisions or cooking appliances.

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Want to learn more? Visit our FAQs for more information about the program.


Summer Semester Daily Schedule

Contact Info

For more information please contact:

Brian Rose
Director of Summer Semester

Eaglebrook School Summer Semester
271 Pine Nook Road
P.O. Box 7
Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342
brose@eaglebrook.org

Liz Fitz
Administrative Assistant
lfitz@eaglebrook.org

Summer Semester TEL:
(413) 774-7411

Summer Semester FAX:
(413) 774-9136
271 Pine Nook Road   |   P. O. Box 7   |    Deerfield, MA 01342   |   413-774-7411