The First Episcopal Semester School

Growth. Discovery. Adventure. Intentional Community. Care for Creation.

STEWARD OUTDOOR SCHOOL A LIFE-CHANGING SEMESTER FOR 6TH-9TH GRADERS IVORYTON, CONNECTICUT Steward is the country's only semester school designed specifically for 6th-9th graders and the only Episcopal semester school. Each semester students from across the country come to Steward to grow personally and academically, discover more about themselves and our world, and embark on adventures that they will remember for a lifetime. Nurtured by the richness and breadth of our program, graduates enter high school with a better understanding of themselves, their place in the world, and how to care for God's creation. Steward offers the unique opportunity for high achieving students to learn and live away from their regular school for a semester. Similar to existing high school semester schools, Steward fulfills and enhances required courses, allowing students to remain on-track academically. Stewards spend at least four weeks of each semester on outdoor adventure expeditions , including: hiking on the Appalachian Trail, adventuring in the White Mountains, canoeing down the Connecticut River and sea kayaking along the Maine coast. Learning how to live in intentional community with a focus on sustainable practices is at the core of our program. Steward is a proud member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and a program of Incarnation Camp and Conference Center , an Episcopal non-profit with a 134 year legacy of delivering life-changing education, retreat and camping programs to thousands of youth and adults each year. Our beautiful campus spans over 740 acres in coastal Connecticut. Request a Brochure Apply Today Thematic Curriculum Spiritual Life Intentional Community Outdoor Adventure Expeditions Affording Steward Our philosophy is simple: every student deserves the opportunity to attend Steward. We believe in the value of outdoor, hands-on, experiential education for every child. If tuition is an obstacle, we can help. Steward has met 100% of demonstrated financial need for all accepted applicants.  Apply  for financial aid. We are accepting applications for our Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 cohorts. If you know a student entering grades six through nine who would love a semester spent learning and adventuring outdoors, encourage them to  apply online. a life-changing semester Steward Outdoor School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools the only semester school designed specifically for 6th-9th graders stewardoutdoorschool.org