 | Located in the center of Farmington, Connecticut, Porter’s is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1843 by life-long scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, our school’s dynamic, rigorous, well-rounded approach to education prepares girls to expand their minds and grow into socially engaged, confident young women.
Our Summer Programs are designed to provide girls the opportunity to experience Porter's academic, artistic, athletic and residential curriculum and community. Led by members of Porter's faculty, the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute challenges girls to become engaged learners who communicate clearly and effectively. Girls thrive in our supportive and collaborative environment where curiosity and confidence are encouraged, and they complete their programs with a greater understanding of all they can accomplish as informed, bold, resourceful, ethical citizens. For more information, please contact the Summer Programs Office.
Porter's Summer Programs are for girls entering grades 7 through 10.
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Sarah Porter Leadership Institute Level 1
Session 1: Sunday, June 21 - Saturday, June 27, 2009
Session 2: Saturday, June 27 - Friday, July 3, 2009
Capacity: 30 (each session)
Cost: $950, inclusive of activities, meals, and housing
Porter’s graduates leaders who have the vision, determination,
character and capacity to shape a changing world. The Sarah Porter
Leadership Institute Level 1 strives to do the same by offering girls
opportunities to learn, practice and hone the necessary skills to be a
strong female leader.
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Sarah Porter Leadership Institute Level 2
Saturday, June 27 - Friday, July 3, 2009
Capacity: 25
Pre-requisite: Sarah Porter Leadership Institute level 1
Cost: $1100, inclusive of activities, meals, and housing
Girls who have attended the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute Level 1
will gain more extensive leadership experience in Level 2. Girls will
practice the communication and conflict resolution strategies learned
during their participation in the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute
Level 1.
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What Do Parents Say About Summer Programs? | "My daughter, Laura Katherine Shamsie, attended last year's program. It was, by way of her description, 'fantastic'. She loved it! I am so very thankful to your school, not only for the educational aspects it provides, but for the caring, loving approach that Katherine received when she attended the program."- Terry Shamsie
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If you have any questions about Summer Programs at Porter's, please contact the Summer Programs office.
Phone: 860-409-3692
Fax: 860-409-3537
E-mail: summer_programs @ missporters.org
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| | Porter's Mission Statement | Miss Porter’s School excels at preparing young women for college, for leadership, and for life. Our attentive, diverse boarding and day community provides a demanding curriculum – academic, artistic, athletic, and residential. We challenge our students to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens. We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.
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