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?
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?
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
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
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
The Mayflower Grace
860.868.9466
118 Woodbury Road (RT. 47)
Washington, CT
Tivoli Restaurant
860.210.9065
7 Main Street
New Milford, CT 06776
Upper Crust
860.350.0006
373 Litchfield Road (Route 202)
New Milford, CT
White Horse Pub & Restaurant
860.868.1496
258 New Milford Turnpike (Route 202)
New Preston, CT 06777
Zaragoza
860.350.0701
31 Bank Street
New Milford, CT 06776