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SUMMER 2027 | RISING 7TH & 8TH GRADE
Live the Boarding School Experience This Summer
Spend two immersive weeks at The Hill School, where students live in the dorms, attend courses designed by Hill School faculty, experience beloved traditions and prepare for the application process. It’s the closest thing to actually attending boarding school, without the full commitment.
7th & 8th
grades
2 sessions
June & July 2027
$5,500
per session
WHAT IS HILL SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOLARS?
The Only Way to Really Understand Boarding School Is to Experience It
THE DAY-TO-DAY
From Wake-Up to Lights-Out, They Live It
A structured day gives scholars the routines, responsibilities and freedom that define life at boarding school.
7:15
Wake Up
8:00
Breakfast
9:00
Classes
12:00
Lunch
1:00
Classes
4:00
Free Time
6:00
Dinner
THE HILL EXPERIENCE
Scholars Won’t Just Learn About Hill School Traditions, They’ll Become a Part of Them
Summer Scholars brings Hill’s distinctive traditions into the immersive two-week experience, giving Scholars a genuine sense of belonging to a boarding community.
Seated Meals
Community around the table
Second Form
A place in Hill’s Form tradition
All-School Meetings
Reflection and community
Dorm Cup Challenges
Friendly competition + service
Pennant Ceremony
A closing symbol they earn
Ice Cream With Faculty
Connection beyond class
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Challenge Your Mind. Discover Something New.
Core Hill Academic Course
Student choice between Classic Humanities or Applied Sciences
Elective Course
Student-ranked options that let Scholars shape part of their experience including STEAM, business and SSAT prep choices
Boarding School Prep Course
Admissions interview practice, completed entrance essay and more
WHAT THEY TAKE HOME
They’ll Leave With More Than Memories. They’ll Leave Ready.
Application Essay
A completed essay ready for submission
Interview Ready
Confidence to answer any question
SSAT Ready
Preparation for the Secondary School Admission Test
Portfolio of Work
Two academic projects to include
+ independence you can’t practice at home
THE OUTCOME
A Head Start on What Comes Next
Whether a Scholar ultimately applies to Hill or another boarding school, they leave with a clearer sense of what boarding school life asks of them and what they want from the experience.
Experience
Understand the daily rhythm of boarding school
Confidence
Know your decision is the right fit
Preparation
Approach the process with excitement
Perspective
Have the clarity you need to decide
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Independence, With a Safety Net
Secure 200 Acre Campus
Structured Routine & Schedule
Health & Wellness Checks
Experienced Residential Staff
175 Years of Experience
Communication Home
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Summer Should Still Feel Like Summer
Evenings, free time and weekend experiences create space to make friends, explore interests and enjoy campus life together.
Lawn Games
Karaoke
Campus Activities
Field Trips
Free Time
Dorm Life
WHY SUMMER SCHOLARS?
The Right Experience at the Right Age
Authentic Immersion
Experience real boarding-school life without a four-year commitment.
Well-Rounded by Design
Academics, independence, traditions, friendship and fun.
Intentionally Sized Small
Approximately 90 Scholars per session for a more personal experience.
Two Trusted Organizations
Hill’s educational legacy, powered operationally by ESF Camps & Experiences.
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
Summer 2027 at a Glance
The essential details for Hill School Summer Scholars.
Rising Grades
7th & 8th
Length
2 Weeks
Location
The Hill School, Pottstown, PA
Session Size
90 Scholars
$5,500
tuition per session
Session 1
June 27 – July 9, 2027
Session 2
July 11 – July 23, 2027
Applications Open
November 2026
IS IT A FIT?
Could Summer Scholars Be Right for Your Child?
Curious about boarding school
Ready to build independence
Seeking an academic summer experience
Considering Hill or other schools
Looking beyond traditional sleepaway camp
International student seeking U.S. immersion