WELCOME STUDENTS
YOUR FUTURE IS HERE
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LIKE THOSE WHO HAVE COME TO BREWSTER BEFORE YOU,
you will find a remarkably warm, nurturing, and fun place to live and learn. I look forward to working with you and following your path. It’s your time to let your Brewster experience be all it can be! Congratulations!
”
–CRAIG GEMMELL , HEAD OF SCHOOL
5
M I N U T E WA L K
to downtown Wolfeboro
1 2 MILE
of shoreline with two beaches on Lake Winnipesaukee
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RESIDENCE HALLS
360
o
PA N O R A M I C V I E W F RO M O U R I N D O O R T R A C K
3
FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
4 Less than one hour to the White Mountains 3 Hiking trails for every level 4 Fishing (ice and open water) 3 Skiing and snowboarding 4 Local bike trails
74+
unique opportunties for students to participate in community service
60 STUDENTS travel each year through our Global Immersion Experiences
MORE THAN
clubs 25
International Students
350 STUDENTS from
20%
27 STATES and 18 COUNTRIES
430
choose from more than
SLICES OF PIZZA made per week in our wood-fired brick oven
students MORE THAN
35% O F
I N VO LV E D I N L E A D E R S H I P P RO G R A M S
40 AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
CAMPUS MAP
Academic Building (The Ac) 1 Reception, Admissions, Administrative Offices, College Counseling The Wilson Center Kenison Library, The Cooper Center The Estabrook 2 Dining Hall, Campus Store, Mailroom, Summer and Global Programs, Spaulding Emerson Student Center, The Bobcat Den Lamb Green 3 Dohrmann Circle
Lord House 4 Arts Facilities Anderson Hall 5 Grayson Performing Arts Center Arts Studio 6 Rogers Building 7 Athletics Facilities Smith Center for Athletics and Wellness 8 Pinckney Boathouse 10 Zarkin Tennis Complex 17 Climbing Barn 18 Athletic Fields Brown Field 11 Lucas Todd Wheeler ’18 Memorial Terrace
Palazzo Field 12 Mudge Field 13 Clark Field 14 Fry Field 15 DeWolf Field 16 Student Health Center 19 Residence Halls Toad Hall 20 Harris House 21 Lamb House 22 Vaughan House 23 Bearce Hall 24 Fox House 25 Goodwin 26
Haines House 27 Estabrook 28 Kimball 29 Chamberlain 30 Sargent Hall 31 Spencer House 32 Mason House 33 Hughes House 34 Brown Hall 35 Avery House 36 Faculty Housing Richardson House 37 Simoneau House 38 Kenison House 39
Business Office 40 Communications Office 40 Advancement Office 41 Maintenance Building 42 Main Entrance Visitor Parking Handicap/ Other Parking Faculty Housing H Gunstock Mountain Huggins Hospital
SAMPLE DAY
8 AM
FACULTY TEAM MEETING (8-8:40)
9 AM
(8:40-9:35) Block B classes
SEL 10 AM
(9:40-10:15) (10:20-11:15) Block D classes
11 AM (11:20-12:15) Block C classes 12 PM
LUNCH
(12:20-12:50) 1 PM
(12:55-1:50) Block E classes
2 PM
(1:55-2:50) Block A classes
3 PM
TEAM STUDY (2:55-3:20)
AFTERNOON ENRICHMENTS (3:30-5)
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE: brewsteracademy.org/schedule
ACADEMIC LIFE ONCE YOU SAY “YES” TO BREWSTER... You will become a member of an academic team. A team that believes in a shared responsibility for your success. A team that includes all of your teachers who
WHAT’S IN AN ACADEMIC TEAM? Close-knit group of students and faculty Teachers who only teach within their team
know your potential and who
Faculty team meetings 4x week
work together to help you reach it. A team of your peers who are
Classrooms dedicated to each team structure
by your side as you explore new
Team lounge
interests and who value learning
It’s a school within a school!
together—not outdoing each other.
Interscholastic Teams
25+ TEAMS
FALL
WINTER
Crew Cross Country Equestrian Field Hockey Golf Sailing Soccer
Alpine Ski Basketball Equestrian Ice Hockey Snowboarding
YOUR AFTERNOONS AFTERNOON ENRICHMENTS Brewster provides recreational sports and other offerings for students to try: Dance Drama Equestrian Fitness Media Arts Music Outdoor Skills Recreational Snow Sports Robotics Sailing Spinning Strength & Conditioning Studio Arts Tennis Conditioning Yoga
SPRING
Baseball Crew Equestrian Lacrosse Sailing Softball Tennis
Design your afternoon program around what interests you—whether that’s a team sport or an artistic pursuit! There are plenty of options.
3 DIVE DEEPER Try an independent study in the arts, technology, or something you are passionate about.
TRIMESTER PROGRAMS IN
SPAIN
WITH EXCURSIONS ACROSS
EUROPE
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
B R E W ST E HAS A PO R ST G R A D UA T E G LO B AL
Broaden your horizons through our global travel program and experiential projects
GAP YEAR
that will flex your muscles and your brain!
E X P E R IE NCE TO O !
CÁDIZ, SPAIN Ninth graders have the opportunity to go on an introductory immersion program to Cádiz, Spain. This global program is designed to introduce foreign travel to Brewster students, with a focus on language, customs, history, and the culture of Spain and Europe.
BEYOND BREWSTER TRIMESTER IMMERSIONS Brewster students at any grade level can choose to spend an entire trimester learning in the lush Canary Islands or historic Santiago de Compostela, Spain. You will live like a local with host families,
INTERIM STUDIES EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Every winter students get to pick a 10-day mini-course that takes them out of the classroom and into a unique topic they’d like to explore. Recent offerings include Baseball & Broadcasting at Jet Blue Park in
share adventures across Europe,
Florida, Social Justice Lessons in
and study an enriching curriculum
Alabama, Outward Bound School
with Brewster faculty. Get to know
at Joshua Tree National Park, The
more about the world and your
Art of Comics, Women Empowering
place in it!
Women, Winter Hiking Adventures,
LEARN MORE AT
LEARN MORE AT
brewsteracademy.org/global
brewsteracademy.org/interimstudies
and Dog Sledding!
STUDENT LIFE
Roll up your sleeves and get involved!
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As a boarder, the weekend activities here provide all of us a chance to try new things and hang out with friends, as well as make use of our surroundings by doing things like — GUS ’21
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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
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hiking, skiing, and being outside.
Mt. Washington Hike
LEARN MORE AT brewsteracademy.org/studentlife
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CLUBS, SERVICE, & LEADERSHIP N) JEDI (JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSIO Serves Wolfeboro model united nations
Debate Club Robotics Climbing
b
Math Clu tour d Key (
Gol
Yearbook & Outcroppings (OUR literary magazine)
guides
Polar Bear Club
RAK (random acts of kindne
ss)
ster w e r B lers Ang
GSA+ (Gender and Sexuality Alliance Plus)
Brewster
)
HOWL (chorus)
WSPAPER)
CHOOL NE Browser (S
nal Internatio t Studen tion Organiza
DOG WALKERS MOUNTAIN BIKING
nd Ethnicity ) a y t li a n io t a N O.N.E.: One inclusion club (diversity and
Brewster Best
Buddies
CAMPUS LIFE 3 PACKING LIST NO NEED TO STRESS OVER WHAT TO BRING. JUST CHECK OUT OUR LIST AT brewsteracademy.org/thingstobring
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
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SECURITY
DORMS ON CAMPUS LAUNDRY
All members of the Brewster community are issued swipe cards to access buildings on campus. Most students attach their swipe cards to a lanyard or carry them in a phone case.
Card-operated machines on campus: Located in the basement of Estabrook. You can pick up a card and load money onto it as needed. E&R Laundry Service: This feebased service allows you to just drop off your laundry bag once a week— your clean laundry will be returned to you at your dorm a few days later.
CAMPUS CAN STORE 3 WHAT I WEAR?
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The campus at Brewster is definitely comfortable. Everyone feels at home. It’s just an awesome place to be.
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Pick up spirit wear, school supplies, and snacks in the campus store. Located in the Estabrook.
Academic Dress: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Formal Dress Code: Awards and Special Events
Send all letters and packages to… Your name Brewster Academy 80 Academy Drive Wolfeboro, N.H. 03894
Spirit Dress: Wednesday and Saturday
brewsteracademy. org/dresscode
LINGO & TRADITIONS THE AC
Pronounced “ack.” The academic building where most classes are held.
JBS
JOHN BREWSTER SCHOLAR The highest level of recognition on campus earned through contributing positively to the community.
LIFER
CITIZENSHIP
A four-year Brewster student.
Good all-around standing in the community as part of the recognition system.
CLP
COMMUNITY LIVING PARENT, in your home away from home.
THE SMITH
The Smith Center for Athletics and Wellness.
CHECK-IN
3
The time when you need to check into the dorm with your Community Living Parent.
SEL
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING A class that teaches life skills for students built into your schedule.
THE E.C.
THE EAST CRESCENT Located in the Smith Center where we have batting cages and rowing tanks.
SENIOR SEALS
A tradition that allows only seniors to step on the three Brewster seals located throughout campus.
THE ESTA
Short for Estabrook, it’s more than just a dining hall, this is a common spot for students to gather during free periods or for a night out.
Learn common Brewster terms to get you started!
MUD
MOVING UP DAY An end-of-year academic awards ceremony.
THE ROGERS
Relax and be creative in this newly renovated student center and home of arts, dance, music, robotics, a new cafe and a lot more!
QUAD CUP
THE BUBBLE
The top floor of the Ac where you’ll find the 9th grade team.
Friendly seasonal competition among the four dormitory quads.
THE BELL & BOBCAT
At Brown Field. Pat the bronze bobcat for good luck. Ring the bell for victory.
NIGHT OUT
Earn an evening out by being on Citizenship or JBS.
THE CATPIT
Where students sit to cheer for Brewster teams on the turf.
ALL-SCHOOLS
Weekly community meetings at Anderson Hall.
007
A springtime game of strategy!
WINTER CARNIVAL A week during the winter trimester when academic teams compete for the coveted trophy!
A WEEK
The weekly schedule that includes Saturday classes.
B WEEK
The weekly schedule that does not include Saturday classes. (A and B weeks alternate throughout the year.)
FRESH PRODUCE & LOCAL MEATS FROM N.H. FARMS TOMLETTES During Sunday brunch: Chef Tom makes omelettes to order to the sounds of the Grateful Dead.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS Call our Director of Dining Services to order a birthday cake for your child that will be shared that night in their dorm.
PIZZA & WINGS Every Friday night from our wood-fired brick oven
COOKING CLASSES!
FOOD & FAVORITES BREAKFAST
7–9 A.M.
Monday through Friday and “A” week Saturdays
LUNCH
11 A.M.–1 P.M.
Monday through Friday and “A” week Saturdays
DINNER
5–7 P.M.
SUNDAY BRUNCH 9 A.M.–12 P.M. Hot line open and omelettes made to order And on Saturday B Weeks, when there are no classes, there are extended breakfast hours: 9 a.m. til noon!
ESTABROOK We know that food is important in boarding school! From stir fry to barbecue or steamed to scrambled, our dining team
TOP
10 LOCAL SPOTS
1. Three Sisters convenience store with grill 2. Seven Suns breakfast or coffee 3. Huck’s Hoagies subs and pizza 4. Bayberry Juice Bar vegetarian restaurant
is responsive and ready to
5. Nolan’s lunch or dinner
incorporate your suggestions
6. Bailey’s Bubble ice cream 7. Downtown Grille breakfast or lunch
and seek your advice to make your dining experience taste
8. The Corner Store convenience store
good and feel like home!
9. Dunkin’ coffee, baked goods 10. Hunter’s Shop’n Save full grocery store on Main Street
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One cannot think well, sleep well, love well if one has not dined well. VIRGINIA WOOLF, AUTHOR
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ME VT WOLFEBORO Portland
1 hour 14 minutes 50.5 miles
MANCHESTER, N.H. TO WOLFEBORO
NH
1 hour 31 minutes
Manchester
MA
Portsmouth
Boston
Providence
PORTLAND, MAINE TO WOLFEBORO
1 hour 58 minutes 103 miles
Springfield Hartford
63.4 miles
BOSTON, MASS. TO WOLFEBORO
RI
CT
3 hours 14 minutes 190 miles
HARTFORD, CONN. TO WOLFEBORO
CONTACT INFO Academic Dean: Matt Butcher | mbutcher@brewsteracademy.org Admissions: 603-569-7200 | admissions@brewsteracademy.org Athletics: Matt Lawlor | malawlor@brewsteracademy.org Business Office: 603-569-7495 | business@brewsteracademy.org
WOLFEBORO INFORMATION Lodging, restaurants, and local services:
brewsteracademy. org/wolfeboro
Dean of Residential Life: Maureen Edmonds | medmonds@brewsteracademy.org Director of International Programs: Jason Wang | jwang@brewsteracademy.org Health Center: 603-569-7121 | nurse@brewsteracademy.org Registrar: Margaret Enos | menos@brewsteracademy.org Tech Office: 603-569-7000 | itd@brewsteracademy.org Travel Coordinator: Peter Mann | pmann@brewsteracademy.org
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ENROLLMENT Sign up, and let’s get started! The deadline to enroll will be listed on the enrollment contract. Send in the contract with your deposit to secure your space for the upcoming school year.
BREWSTER PORTAL ACCOUNT Once enrolled, parents and students will be able to log into the Brewster Portal for information about academic, medical, and financial accounts.
NEXT STEPS: brewsteracademy.org/welcome
PLANNING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR Go to your Portal account to find a “what to bring” list, computer requirements, your summer reading list, housing questionnaire, afternoon sign ups, etc.
ACADEMIC COURSES Course and book ordering information will become available during the summer months through the Portal.
START OF SCHOOL Opening Weekend includes welcome activities, registration, and orientation. This is when you will learn your housing, advisor, and academic team assignments. Orientation is a full day for parents and two days for students. Then you’re ready for classes begin!
EARLY ARRIVALS Some groups of students will receive information about arriving early, including student-athletes who may have pre-season practice or games as well as student leaders. There is also a Prep-Start Program for new international students and students of color (information to come over the summer).
W E LO O FO RWA R K D W E L C O M TO IN G YO U TO
BOBCAT NATION!
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