Finally, recognizing that for most children summer traditionally means recreation, Cardigan provides sports and activities along with its academic offerings, creating an exciting blend of camp and school. For application, Cardigan requests information from the parent, the present school, individual teachers, guidance counselors, and educational consultants. A course in reading and study skills provides students with the strategies to further develop those important skills. Tutorial groups are limited to no more than 3 students. The new Bronfman science and arts facility provides space for the enrichment curriculum.
Teachers create an individualized plan for instruction.
Students participate in the formulation and daily implementation of that plan. Evaluation of the student is based upon effort. Performance reports are sent to parents at midsession and at the end of the program. Also included in these mailings are dormitory and faculty adviser comments. Financial Aid Need-based financial aid is available.