Choosing a boarding school is a big step towards building the independence, accountability, self-advocacy, and other important life skills that will help you transition to college. But you won’t have to do it on your own. The residential community at Brewster is made up of caring people ranging from your academic advisor to your community life parent to supportive peers who will work with you to create and manage your shared living environment.
Active, Exciting, and Life-Changing
Campus Dorms
Dorms at Brewster are divided between upper (grades 11, 12, PG) and lower campus (grades 9 and 10). Community Living Parents (CLPs) are the primary contact for students and live in attached housing, along with other faculty members and their families. The dorms (and other buildings on campus) are only accessible with issued fobs with swipe access.
Rooms and Roommates
Most dorm rooms are doubles, although there are some triples and quads on campus as well. When you enroll at Brewster, you will receive a housing questionnaire that will help determine your placement with a roommate. Each room is equipped with a bed, dresser, wardrobe, and desk. And don't forget to bring your decorations!
Dorm Activities
From spontaneous gatherings on the terrace to s'mores nights at the fire pit, outdoor movie gatherings, community service events, or planned outings with your Community Living Parents, there are many opportunities to connect and have fun with your dormmates. Day students are also members of dorms and are included in dorm-related activities.
Weekends
Every weekend offers an array of opportunities. Nearly every weekend features a service activity, a shopping or movie trip, a chance to take advantage of our location and other seasonal excursions like hay rides, corn mazes, ski trips, and water parks. On campus, a number of students choose to stick around for game shows, coffee houses, dodgeball events, and all sorts of other fun!
Living in Wolfeboro
They call Wolfeboro the Oldest Summer Resort in America for a reason! Downtown is just steps away from campus and provides students with access to resources year-round. From picking up supplies at the grocery and drug stores to shopping and eating out with friends, students always have something to do!
Laundry and Mail
Yes, residential life means doing your laundry too! There are laundry facilities available on the lower level of Estabrook and there is also a laundry room in Toad Hall (shown here). Students may also use a laundry service if they prefer. E&R Cleaners offers pick-up and drop-off service each week. Also located in Estabrook is the mailroom, where you can send and receive mail and pick up supplies!
Being a boarding student helps to build independence and self-advocacy skills, and will help prepare you for college and beyond.
Build Your Independence
Through daily life, group meetings, and dorm charters, students create and manage their living environment. You’ll build character and integrity, learn to work with others, gain the flexibility to consider other viewpoints and value other perspectives as you live and learn with a diverse range of people.
