Residential Life at Tabor Summer Programs

Live by the Sea. Learn Together. Connections for A Lifetime.

Tabor’s residential programs bring the full “School by the Sea” experience to life. Campers and students from across the country and around the world live, learn, and play together in a welcoming, well-supervised community that feels both exciting and safe. Whether you’re exploring marine science, sailing across Buzzards Bay, or competing in camp games, living on campus transforms summer learning into lasting friendship, independence, and growth.

All Tabor Summer Programs including Tabor Summer Camp, the Ocean & Climate Institute, and the Tabor Sailing School share the same high-quality residential experience, ensuring every participant enjoys comfort, care, and connection beyond the classroom or waterfront

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.

At Tabor, every camper’s safety, well-being, and happiness come first.

Evenings at the School by the Sea

When the day’s classes and activities wrap up, the adventure continues. Evenings are a time for fun, relaxation, and community—whether through organized events or simple downtime with friends.

Typical evening activities include:

Movie and trivia nights
Capture-the-Flag tournaments on the fields
Ice cream socials and dorm competitions
Guest speakers, art workshops, and student performances.
Each evening brings something new, blending joy and reflection in equal measure

Weekend Adventures

Weekends at Tabor are a time to explore, recharge, and celebrate. Residential students enjoy special trips and on-campus events that make the summer unforgettable.

Weekend highlights may include:

Excursions to local beaches or nature reserves
Visits to charming coastal towns like Marion and Mattapoisett
Sailing adventures on Buzzards Bay
Marine and coastal field explorations
Community service projects and team-building games

Every weekend balances exploration with relaxation, helping students form friendships that last long after summer ends.

Dining at Tabor: Fresh, Healthy, Delicious

At Tabor, meals are something to look forward to. Our professional dining team takes pride in serving fresh, balanced, and flavorful food prepared daily. Meals are enjoyed family-style in the dining hall, where campers and staff gather together to share stories and laughter.

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

Living at Tabor is about more than where you sleep. It’s about belonging. From sunrise adventures to late-night laughter in the dorms, our residential life program teaches independence, empathy, and leadership in a safe, joyful environment.

Tabor’s residential experience is shared by all our summer programs— Tabor Summer Camp, Tabor Sailing School, and the Ocean & Climate Institute—united by one goal: to help young people discover who they are and what they can achieve, together, by the sea.