The program is available to all teachers who choose to enroll their classes to foster cooperation, trust, communication and friendship among classmates. Activities increasingly become more demanding as groups progress from ground activities to the high element ropes course climbing, which is a highlight of the session. Groups of 10 students are paired with individual experienced instructors and work closely together over the five-week session. Both Morning Encounter and Outdoor Adventure take advantage of the beautiful 65-acre Cochran Sanctuary on the campus of Phillips Academy. Please note that music and voice lessons are not major or minor courses.
Music lessons are extracurricular, individual and private.
The music faculty is made up of musicians from the New England area, most of whom teach regularly at schools such as Phillips Academy, Longy School of Music and New England Conservatory of Music. Coached chamber music is also available for an additional fee. Small groups meet regularly and perform a concert at the end of Summer Session. Students audition and are matched with other students at their level. Phillips Academy's music building contains concert spaces, chamber music rooms, practice rooms and the music listening library.