Our dorms are gathering areas and study nooks. They are the site of impromptu dance parties and video game competitions, pizza parties and holiday crafts. Most importantly, our dorms are home to approximately 90 boarding students, as well as 20 residential life faculty, their families and pets.

Benefits of Boarding at CSW

Location, Location, Location!
Set on 65 acres of picturesque woodlands about 12 miles outside of Boston, students enjoy the best that a world-class, dynamic city and the tranquility and safety of a suburban campus have to offer. 

Access
For families who don't live within a commuting distance, CSW's uniquely progressive and experiential academic program is still accessible through our boarding program! Being a boarder means they trade commuting time for extra access to campus facilities and programming, as well as a chance to live in a community where the line between "school" and "home" disappears.

A Family Style Program
With four dorms and 90 boarding students, the intentional size of our residential community is aligned with the high value we place on meaningful relationships. Our dorm parents have the time and skills to build strong relationships with boarding students, allowing them to better care for and mentor them.

Flexibility
Many boarding schools limit a student's ability to leave campus—even to go home and visit family. At CSW, most students stay on campus to participate in our activities program and to spend time with friends, but we offer flexibility in meeting the individual needs of each student, whether it's for a weekend home with family or a mid-week birthday dinner off campus with friends.

Personal Development
We give students a solid set of guidelines and support around how to plan outings, communicate plans, manage time, and complete schoolwork. This allows students to develop autonomy and responsibility while still in the care of adults and a structured program, all of which is excellent preparation for living at college.