Your Summer, Elevated at Oxford Academy

Personalized Education and Unforgettable Adventures on the shoreline of Connecticut

This is more than a summer program — it’s an experience.
Located in the charming coastal town of Westbrook, Connecticut, Oxford Academy’s co-educational Summer Experience welcomes driven high school students from across the globe. Through personalized academics, leadership development, and outdoor adventure, students grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity while creating lasting memories on Long Island Sound.

Why Choose the Oxford Academy Summer Experience?

For Students in Grades 8–12 & Postgraduate | June 22 – July 24

Whether attending as a boarding or day student, Oxford Academy’s Summer Experience offers personalized instruction and small seminar-style classes designed to support a wide range of academic goals while fostering confidence, independence, and growth.

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Exciting Activities to Choose From

A basketball player in a dark uniform takes a free throw during an exciting Summer Experience as players from both teams and a referee watch in a lively gymnasium.
A group of people are gathered outdoors in a grassy, wooded area, enjoying a Summer Experience—some stand near a white fence and trees, while others gather by a swing set and an orange cone.
A group of youth soccer players, enjoying a vibrant Summer Experience, run toward a soccer ball on a grassy field in front of school buildings.
A man wearing gloves tends to a steaming metal container inside a wooden shed, while two other people sit and watch, enjoying this unique summer experience together.
A person enjoying a Summer Experience in a science laboratory wears safety goggles and a lab coat while holding a wire over a burner with a green flame.
A person enjoys a classic summer experience, standing in shallow water near a wooden pier, fishing with a rod; buildings and shoreline are visible in the background under a clear sky.
A person enjoys a summer experience using a computer to design a 3D model of a rook chess piece displayed on the monitor.
A person enjoys a summer experience, sitting at a desk using a computer in a dimly lit room with orange and purple lights, a bed on the left, and a window showing trees outside.
A person enjoys a summer experience, sitting on a stool playing an acoustic guitar in a sunlit room with a desk, electric guitar, and American flag.
A person enjoys a unique summer experience, playing a drum set on a rocky pier by the water, with recording equipment set up nearby.
A person in a black hoodie uses a hammer on a tree, capturing a unique summer experience, while two others stand in the background near a building.
A person in a black shirt stands behind a laptop on a desk, sharing their Summer Experience while presenting in front of a stone-patterned wall.
A person in an orange shirt leans over and reaches into a fish tank on a counter, enjoying a unique summer experience while two others watch from the background.
A person stands at a whiteboard, pointing to a section labeled "@class= 'DEAM'" with a marker in hand; computer screens are visible in the background, capturing the energy of a collaborative Summer Experience.
A person wearing a helmet and black athletic clothing sits in a small, open-frame go-kart on a grassy field with trees and a soccer goal—capturing the thrill of an unforgettable Summer Experience.
A small group gathers near a wooden trebuchet launching a pumpkin in a sunlit, autumn park with trees and scattered pumpkins on the ground, reminiscing about their favorite summer experiences.
A soccer player stands over a ball placed on a cone during a Summer Experience, on a grassy field with cones and a scoreboard in the background.
Aerial view of two teams enjoying a tug-of-war on a grassy field, capturing the spirit of a Summer Experience, with a person in blue observing nearby and colorful markers scattered on the grass.
Chef in a white coat holds a plate with food in a commercial kitchen, capturing the energy of a true Summer Experience, with kitchen equipment and another person visible in the background.
Fitness room with treadmills, an elliptical machine, a stationary bike, and a wall mural that says "GO WARRIOR"—perfect for elevating your Summer Experience.
Five people stand and talk outside near a small red building; one person with a clipboard appears to be addressing the group during a Summer Experience. Trees and picnic tables are visible in the background.
Four people are spaced out on a large grassy soccer field bordered by trees and a white fence, with one goal visible on the left side, enjoying a classic summer experience.
People run from the ocean onto a sandy beach, capturing the ultimate summer experience, with houses and a crowd of onlookers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Person standing on rocks at the edge of a body of water with arms outstretched, soaking in the Summer Experience under a clear, sunny sky.
Several people sit around a table covered with vinyl records, craft supplies, and paper, enjoying a collaborative Summer Experience of creative projects together.
Three people are working and sitting in a classroom or makerspace with tables covered in art supplies, paper, and craft materials, enjoying a creative Summer Experience together.
Three people enjoy their summer experience as they sit at a wooden table in a cafeteria, eating and drinking from red cups. Other people are visible in the background.
Three people sit at a conference table with laptops and papers while another stands, pointing at a document; the scene captures a collaborative Summer Experience, with a large monitor and whiteboard in the background.
Two men enjoy a summer experience as they pour liquid from one white bucket into another inside a wooden shed, surrounded by kitchen equipment and stacked wood in the background.
Two people enjoy a summer experience playing chess at a small table; one in a blue shirt makes a move while the other watches.
Two people in beekeeping suits hold frames covered with bees in front of a beehive outdoors, enjoying a hands-on summer experience.
Two people in protective suits tend to a beehive, using smoke as bees fly around; sunlight and trees in the background capture a true summer experience.
Two people pull a fishing net through shallow water while a third person stands nearby in a small boat. Captured from above, this scene perfectly captures the essence of a memorable summer experience.
Two people sit at a desk discussing paperwork, one pointing at a document with a pen while the other takes notes about their summer experience, with bookshelves and a computer in the background.
Two people sit at a table drawing in sketchbooks with pencils, surrounded by art supplies and wooden mannequins, enjoying a creative summer experience.
Two people standing in shallow water, holding and pulling a long fishing net between them, enjoying a classic summer experience.

HORSEBACK-RIDING LESSONS:

Our comprehensive horseback-riding lessons cater to riders of all ages and skill levels. Lessons will take place at the Westbrook Hunt Club.

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Outdoor Adventures

Fishing, Golfing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding

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Sporting Events and Intramurals

Engage in various sports and team activities

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Cultural Excursions

Museums, Movie Theaters, Shopping Trips, Hiking

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Co-curricular Clubs

Join clubs that spark your interest & expand your horizons

Academic Courses Offered

Core Subjects

English Literature and Composition, Mathematics (Pre-Algebra to Calculus), Core Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish and Latin

Art & Photography

Explore your artistic side with our diverse
course offerings

Electives & Specialized Studies

Choose from a variety of subjects to match
your interests

Special Programs

Summer College Search for Juniors and Seniors

Create your college list, develop your personal essay, and start your Common Application

Credit Recovery

Earn half a credit in seminar courses focusing on enrichment and critical thinking

Meet Our Summer Enrollment Director

Katie Rientstra, Director of Summer Enrollment

Have questions about the Oxford Academy Summer Experience? Katie Rientstra is here to help! As the Director of Summer Enrollment, Katie ensures that every student finds the right fit in our program, making the enrollment process seamless and personalized. Whether you’re considering boarding or day enrollment, she can guide you through the application process, answer your questions, and help you make the most of your summer at Oxford Academy.

Contact Katie via eMail: rienstrak@oxfordacademy.net
Call Us: 860-399-6247

Rienstra, Katie Oxford Academy Faculty and Staff

Got Questions?

Feel free to reach out to us with any admissions inquiries or concerns. We’re here to help you every step of the way.

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1:1 Academic Enrichment

In the Oxford classroom, no one size fits all. Our students are bright and thrive in a kind, relational environment with one-to-one teaching where they learn to think for themselves in the following course offerings:

  • ï„‘English Literature and Composition
  • ï„‘Language Arts
  • ï„‘US and World History, History of Cuisine
  • ï„‘Creative Writing
  • ï„‘Mathematics (Pre-Algebra through Calculus), Introduction to Coding
  • ï„‘Biology, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Physics
  • ï„‘Aquatic Tank Building & Field Work
  • ï„‘Community Gardening
  • ï„‘Spanish, Italian
  • ï„‘Art & Photography, Painting, Graphic Design, Design & Sculpture
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Summer College Search

Rising juniors or seniors will spend the summer:

  • ï„‘Creating a college list
  • ï„‘Developing the personal essay
  • ï„‘Beginning work on the Common Application

Credit Recovery

SEMINAR COURSES (½ credit) – Earn half credit in a group setting of no more than six while focusing on enrichment and critical thinking in the following subjects:

  • ï„‘English
  • ï„‘Pre -AP: English, Calculus, Geography & History
  • ï„‘Robotics
  • ï„‘Forensics
  • ï„‘Marine Biology
  • ï„‘Social Studies
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A young man in a school uniform signs a portrait under the watchful eye of a smiling woman in a floral dress.

English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language are one-to-one daily English classes at the intermediate to advanced level. Students will work on the following skills:

  • ï„‘Writing
  • ï„‘Reading comprehension
  • ï„‘Oral expression skills
  • ï„‘TOEFL Prep

Skill Building

Student Orientation offers executive skills coaching and study skills instruction. Which includes:

  • ï„‘Organization
  • ï„‘Time management
  • ï„‘Summarizing
  • ï„‘Note-taking
  • ï„‘Test preparation
  • ï„‘Writing
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Visit Us Today!

Reserve Your Spot for an unforgettable summer that will prepare you for your future
academic and personal success. Don’t miss out!

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1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
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