Family Weekend

October 18-19, 2019

Canterbury families are cordially invited to Family Weekend -- a two-day program filled with opportunities to experience your child’s daily life on the hilltop!

Visit each of your child’s classes
Meet teachers, advisors, dorm parents, and coaches
Attend parent-faculty conference meetings
Join your children and their friends for meals in the dining hall
Participate in college planning sessions
Enjoy student performances and art exhibit
Socialize with fellow parents at the Auction Benefit
Enjoy a spirited afternoon of Homecoming games…all teams playing at home!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all parents invited to attend their child's classes this year?
Where do the students have dinner on Friday?
Can I take my child off campus during Family Weekend?
Where should we go for faculty conferences?
Are all teachers available for conferences?
Do I need to schedule faculty conferences?
How much time can I expect to get with each teacher?
Do students have classes on Saturday morning of Family Weekend?
When do students return to campus after Family Weekend?
Where do we park on campus?
I am handicapped and require special assistance, what are my options?

Are all parents invited to attend their child's classes this year?

Faculty are excited to include you in their lessons! All parents are encouraged to join their child during “mini-classes” on Friday and Saturday mornings to see our students and teachers in action. By attending both days of Parents' Weekend, you will have the opportunity to visit all of your child's classes.

Where do the students have dinner on Friday?

A casual dinner will be provided in the dining hall for all families and students on Friday evening. Parents are also welcome to take students off campus for dinner.

Parents are cordially invited to attend the Benefit Auction (adults only please, as alcohol is served). The Benefit is a cocktail and (heavy) hors d'oeuvres reception held from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Copley Library.

The Benefit Auction is a highlight of our Parents' Weekend program during which our families connect, share their Canterbury stories, and enjoy a festive evening. All families are encouraged to participate in this community event. Please click here to register.

Can I take my child off campus during Family Weekend?

Yes. We ask that boarding students check in with their dorm parents before leaving campus and that all athletic commitments have been met.

Where should we go for faculty conferences?

Faculty will be available in the Athletic Center:

Friday afternoon (1:30 to 3:00 PM)
Saturday morning (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

You will receive a list of your child’s teachers in your registration materials.

Are all teachers available for conferences?

Most teachers will be located in the Athletic Center Field House during conference times; however, those that coach a sport may need to leave a little early. Names of those teachers will be posted.

Do I need to schedule faculty conferences?

Appointments are not necessary. Faculty will be available in the Athletic Center Friday afternoon (1:30 to 3:00 PM) and Saturday morning (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM). At the welcome table you will receive a list of the names of your child’s teachers.

How much time can I expect to get with each teacher?

You should have sufficient time with each teacher to receive and give feedback on your child’s progress in the class. We ask parents to limit their time to five minutes so all parents have an opportunity to meet with teachers.

Do students have classes on Saturday morning of Family Weekend?

Yes, students have classes on Saturday morning - and all parents are encouraged to attend.

When do students return to campus after Family Weekend?

All boarding students must return to their dorms by 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, October 22. Classes resume for all students Wednesday morning, October 23.

Please Note: Most Fall Varsity teams will practice Tuesday afternoon.

Where do we park on campus?

Parking is available in the three main parking lots (on Elkington Farm Road, near Sheehan House and near the tennis courts on the lower campus) and one handicapped parking lot (near the Higgins' Aquatic Center). Please use the map to guide you to these lots. Staff will also be available to direct you once you arrive on campus.

I am handicapped and require special assistance, what are my options?

Please contact Terry Rice in the Advancement Office with your needs. We are happy to help! Or call (860) 210-3914.

Register
Schedule
Benefit Auction
Homecoming

Register

Please register by October 11 by clicking here.

Schedule

For the full weekend schedule, click here.

Benefit Auction

For more information and to register, click here.

Homecoming

For full game schedule and to register, click here.

Getting to Canterbury

Canterbury School
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776

The Admissions Office is located in Robert M. Steele ’72 Hall. There is reserved parking immediately next to the building.

View Directions to Canterbury

Area Accommodations

Ethan Allen Hotel
203.744.1776 / 800.742.1776
21 Lake Avenue Ext
Danbury, CT 06811

Homestead B & B And Treadwell House
860.354.4080
5 Elm Street
New Milford, CT 06776

Heritage Hotel
203.264.8200
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT 06488

The Mayflower Grace
860.868.9466
118 Woodbury Road (RT. 47)
Washington, CT

Courtyard by Marriott
(203) 730-2228
Eagle Road / I-84 Exit 8
Danbury, CT 06810

Hopkins Inn
860.868.7295
22 Hopkins Road
Warren, CT 06777

Newbury Inn
203.775.0220
1030 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804

Residence Inn Danbury
203.797.1256
22 Segar Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Restaurants

Brickhouse Pizza
860.354.9192
33 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776

Bull's Bridge Inn
860.927.1000
333 Kent Road (Route 7)
New Milford, CT 06776

Colosseo
860.350.9596
38 Park Lane Road (Route 202)
New Milford, CT 06776

Community Table
860.868.9354
223 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 202)
Washington, CT 06777

The Cookhouse
860.355.4111
31 Danbury Road (Route 7)
New Milford, CT 06776

Cool Hand Duke’s
860.799.5400
30 Railroad St
New Milford, CT 06776

G.W. Tavern
860.868.6633
20 Bee Brook Road
Washington Depot, CT 06793

The Iron Rail
860.799.5606
10 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT 06776

La Piccolina
860.210.9669
27 Main Street
New Milford, CT 06776

Lucia
860.355.5100
51 Bank Street
New Milford, CT 06776