The Maine Coast Semester is a similar, semester-long program offered by the Chewonki Foundation in Wiscasset, on the coast of Maine. Phillips Academy 11th graders may participate fall term only. Students continue their academic courses in addition to activities which emphasize practical skills and crafts. The Summer Opportunities and Interim Year Office is a research center to help Phillips Academy students plan a fruitful and fun summer, or a year between high school and college for alternatives to mainstream education. Summer Opportunities Summer Opportunities include travel, adventure and learning in the United States or abroad.
Jobs are mostly local.
Interim Year Interim Year is a time after high school graduation and before college to recharge while participating in alternatives to mainstream education.