Residential Program

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• Five- and Seven-Day Options

  Students may opt to stay on campus either five days a week or full-time in our seven-day program. Students in the five-day program leave campus after their last commitment on Friday and return to the House on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. Families may take advantage of our Friday afternoon and Monday morning bus service to Newburyport, MA, and Scarborough or Wolfboro, ME if they wish.

  
  Full-time residential students are able to take advantage of all that the Seacoast has to offer. Berwick is located in a unique area that has access to the mountains, lakes, and seaside coastlines of Maine and New Hampshire. Berwick is also in close proximity to the cities of Portland, ME (45 miles) and Boston, MA (65 miles), with several options for transportation including C&J Bus Lines (to Boston and NYC), the Downeaster Train (to Portland or Boston), and the MBTA Commuter Rail (to Boston). Weekends are full of options for students.

• Weekends

  Weekends provide a great opportunity for students to either relax in the House or get out and explore the Seacoast. Residential staff create a varied and fun weekend that takes advantage of all that our area has to offer. The Hancock House is located in downtown South Berwick, and within walking distance to local coffee shops, restaurants, a pharmacy, public library, small grocery store, ice cream shop, and more.

  
  On any given weekend, students will be found:
  

  • Competing in athletic contests throughout New England
  • Shopping in Portsmouth, Boston, or North Conway
  • Walking across the street for a meal with friends
  • Cooking in the kitchen at the Hancock House
  • Performing at one of our Upper School coffeehouses
  • Dancing at an Upper School Social, Semi-Formal, or Prom
  • Cheering on the Bulldogs on campus
  • Skiing at a local ski resort in New Hampshire or Maine
  • Hiking a trail at Mount Agamenticus