Residential Life at Tabor Summer Programs

Live by the Sea

Tabor’s residential experience brings the spirit of our “School by the Sea” to life. Campers and students from across the country and around the world come together to live, learn, and connect in a welcoming, well-supervised campus community. Students are grouped by age and gender for residential housing, creating a comfortable, supportive environment where friendships flourish and independence grows.

Whether sailing across Buzzards Bay, exploring marine science, or enjoying camp activities, students from Tabor Summer Camp, the Ocean & Climate Institute, and Tabor Sailing School share the same vibrant residential experience. Beyond their daytime programs, shared meals, activities, and campus traditions bring students together, building connections across programs and fostering lasting friendships, confidence, and a true sense of belonging.

*International students may apply for a B-2 tourist visa, using our support letter. Our program includes 17 class hours per week.

A Safe and Supportive Environment

Safety is the cornerstone of every Tabor program. Our residential life model is designed around trust, supervision, and professional care:

24-Hour Security:

Trained staff and on-site security personnel ensure that our campus remains secure day and night.

Health & Wellness:

Tabor’s Health Center is staffed 24 hours a day by licensed nurses and supported by our on-call physician network. Campers also have access to Tabor’s state of the art fitness center.

Emergency Response:

Police, fire, and EMS services are adjacent to campus, ensuring immediate assistance when needed.

Nearby Medical Facilities:

Tobey Hospital and Southcoast Urgent Care are less than ten minutes away.

Trained Residential Staff:

Dormitory supervisors and counselors live in each dorm, providing guidance, structure, and support for every student.

Residential Evenings: Life Beyond the Day

When the day's classes, sailing, science explorations, and camp activities come to an end, the residential experience continues! Evenings at Tabor are an opportunity for students from across our summer programs to come together, build friendships, and experience the fun and independence of living in a vibrant seaside community.

From spirited campus-wide competitions to relaxed evenings with friends, residential programming offers a thoughtful balance of organized activities, social connections, and downtime. Each evening brings opportunities to try something new, strengthen friendships, and create lasting summer memories.

Evening Experiences May Include

Campus-Wide Games & Challenges: Capture the Flag, scavenger hunts, field games, team competitions, and trivia tournaments.
Community Nights & Celebrations: Ice cream socials, themed parties, dorm competitions, and summer traditions.
Creative & Cultural Experiences: Talent shows, karaoke, student performances, and engaging speakers.
Evenings by the Sea: Supervised sunset walks, stargazing, outdoor games, and opportunities to enjoy Tabor's waterfront.
Relaxed Recreation: Movie nights, board games, recreational sports, and time to unwind with friends.

Weekend Adventures

Explore. Recharge. Connect. Make Memories.

Weekends at Tabor are all about adventure, discovery, and making lasting friendships! Our residential students enjoy an exciting mix of off-campus excursions, outdoor activities, and fun-filled events that make every summer weekend special.

Weekend Highlights

Beach & Nature Excursions – Discover beautiful local beaches, scenic trails, and coastal nature reserves.
Explore Coastal Towns – Visit charming seaside communities like Marion and Mattapoisett.
Sailing Adventures – Experience the excitement of sailing on beautiful Buzzards Bay.
Marine & Coastal Exploration – Discover the wonders of the ocean through hands-on coastal activities.
Community & Team Activities – Build friendships through community service, team-building challenges, games, and social events.
Time to Relax & Recharge – Enjoy downtime, connect with friends, and experience summer life on Tabor's beautiful waterfront campus.

More Than Just a Weekend

At Tabor, weekends are an important part of the summer experience. With the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and community, students create unforgettable memories, discover new interests, and build friendships that last long after summer ends.

Dining at Tabor: Fresh, Healthy, Delicious

At Tabor, our professional dining team prepares fresh, balanced, and flavorful meals daily, with menus designed to nourish students throughout their summer adventures. Served family-style in the dining hall, meals bring campers and staff together to catch up, share stories, and enjoy time with friends.

Highlights include:

A rotating menu featuring local seafood, fresh fruit, and farm-to-table produce
Vegetarian and allergy-friendly options at every meal
Theme dinners, outdoor barbecues, and make-your-own sundae nights

Whether it’s a hearty breakfast before a day of sailing or a seaside dinner after fieldwork, dining
at Tabor reflects our commitment to quality, care, and community.

More Than a Summer. A Second Home.

At Tabor, residential life is about so much more than having a place to stay—it’s about finding a place where you truly belong. From exciting days filled with adventure to late-night laughter and shared moments in the dorms, every experience helps students build confidence, discover independence, and form meaningful friendships.

Our welcoming and supportive residential community encourages students to embrace new experiences, celebrate differences, and develop essential life skills such as leadership, empathy, and teamwork—all while enjoying the magic of summer by the sea.

Whether attending Tabor Summer Camp, Tabor Sailing School, or the Ocean & Climate Institute, students become part of one vibrant summer community, united by a shared spirit of curiosity, adventure, and connection.