Cardigan Mountain School is a boarding and day school for boys, grades 6 through 9. The school is in Canaan, New Hampshire, and has a 525-acre campus directly on Canaan Street Lake. The school provides a ski academy dedicated to academic enrichment, character development and athletic growth.
The alpine program at Cardigan runs fall through spring and the student-athletes train five days a week. However, they have a dynamic curriculum that sets the boys up for success, academically and athletically. The school is a multi-sport school, so student-athletes can participate in other age-appropriate, competitive athletic programs that teach them the value of ethical conduct, sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork.
Cardigan Mountain School has over 75 years of experience teaching middle school boys. They strive to create an atmosphere that is motivating and effective. They prioritize active and experiential learning: boys that are doing, are boys that are learning. The academic program puts a lot of effort into researching the latest adolescent brain development, methods of teaching, and various learning styles. Research ensures that each individual is understood and teachers are prepared for versatility.
The athletic department believes in the “benefits of multi-sport athletes while supporting the skill sets of their core sport.” They focus on developing a well-rounded body, mind and spirit. Cardigan’s ski racers have access to several ski areas, which helps the athletes benefit from different terrain. The student-athletes have access to the Johnson-Wakley Fitness Center so the athletes can progress on and off the slopes.
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