2025 Cushing Academy Summer Program Highlights｜From Classrooms to Campus Fun—The Dream Summer Experience!

Every day at Cushing Academy’s Summer Program is filled with endless possibilities. This is not only a place to strengthen academic skills, but also a vibrant stage for global youth to connect and share cultures. Last week, we introduced the well-organized arrival process. Today, let’s step into the exciting daily life of Cushing summer students—where learning and fun are perfectly balanced, and every day is worth looking forward to.

Rigorous Academics × Dynamic Activities: A Perfect Growth Journey

📚 Balanced Learning & Living

Cushing’s summer program follows the same structured management as the regular academic year, ensuring students improve their academic abilities while developing self-discipline and time management skills.

Daily Schedule

• 08:30–15:30 – Immersive classroom learning

• 15:30–18:00 – Sports excitement and dinner

• 19:30–21:00 – Evening study hall under dorm staff supervision

🏀 Sports & Team Spirit

Every afternoon is dedicated to sports—time to stay active, build leadership, and practice teamwork. From seamless basketball passes to strategic soccer plays, students learn persistence and respect through friendly competition. Weekly rotating sports themes ensure that everyone can discover their favorite activity:

• Mon/Wed: High-energy basketball tournaments

• Tue/Thu: Competitive soccer matches

• Wed Bonus: Intense volleyball games

• Tue Special: Friendly tennis matches

Weekend Adventures: From Culture to Challenge

After a full week of classes, students welcomed their first weekend with a lineup of exciting activities. Starting Friday night, Cushing opened the gym, ice rink, and student center for everyone to relax and have fun with friends.

Week One – Getting Connected & Exploring

• Friday Night: The campus transformed into a lively campsite with outdoor BBQ, live-action laser tag, and a surprise apple pie truck that sparked pure joy.

• Saturday Shopping: A group trip to Burlington Mall—middle schoolers explored with teacher chaperones, while high schoolers planned their own schedules, learning independence and making international friends over coffee chats.

• Sunday Free Day: Students could choose starlit outdoor movies, graceful ice skating, or join optional zoo and aquarium trips—every choice creating lasting memories.

Learning also extends beyond the classroom. Midweek, students embark on customized academic explorations—from hands-on lab experiments to museum field trips—bringing knowledge to life in the real world.

Week Two – Culture & Self-Expression

The long-awaited International Day finally arrived on Friday night, one of the most popular summer traditions. Students from around the globe dressed in traditional attire and shared their heritage through music, dance, crafts, and personal stories. Participants included peers from Spain, France, Haiti, Japan, Mexico, China, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States. Hawaiian students performed native dances, while classmates from Washington State showcased their hometown pride.The event was packed with energy and laughter, with constant interaction between performers and audience. In this joyful atmosphere, cultural exchange blossomed and friendships grew closer.

After the cultural celebration, the campus came alive with evening activities: roasting marshmallows by the bonfire, friendly billiards and ping-pong matches, soccer and frisbee games on the green, and graceful skaters gliding across the ice. Students found their own happiness while keeping the spirit of cultural sharing alive through play.

Unforgettable Excursions

• Six Flags Adventure: Heart-racing roller coasters and carefree laughter—pure teenage joy.

• College Visits: Strolling through the historic campuses of Harvard and MIT inspired big dreams for the future.

• Movie Night: Students and teachers enjoyed the latest blockbusters together, bonding over the magic of the big screen.

At Cushing, summer is more than just a season—it’s a journey of growth, friendship, and self-discovery. Every day here helps young people become the best version of themselves.