Boarding Schools Offering Outdoor Leadership

There are 6 boarding schools offering outdoor leadership as an extracurricular activity.

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St. Michaels University School Photo - Learning is hands on, with students often leaving campus to experience real-world examples of what they are studying. An example is this AP Environmental Science field trip to the Bamfield Marine Centre.

Sun Valley Community School Photo - Our location allows students to enjoy a wide range of mountain activities that span four seasons. Students participate in alpine, big mountain, cross-country, freeski, and backcountry skiing, hiking, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, fly-fishing, figure skating, hockey, and more.

EF Academy New York Photo - Our campus is located an hour outside of New York City in the peaceful suburban community of Thornwood, New York.

North Country School Photo - North Country School's annual spring theatre production involves the entire school and highlights student actors and sophisticated theatre technology. Students may choose to be actors, set designers, musicians, or members of the stage crew. NCS provides students with many avenues for creative expression that promote a life-long love of the arts.

Top Outdoor Leadership Boarding Schools (2026-27)

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EF Academy New York

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582 Columbus Ave
Thornwood, NY 10594
(914) 495-6056

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

North Country School

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4382 Cascade Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-9329

Gr: 4-9 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed

Northwood School

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92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3382

Gr: 9-12, PG | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 43% Tuition listed

Riverstone International School

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5521 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
(208) 424-5000

Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day) | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate: 80% Tuition listed

St. Michaels University School

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3400 Richmond Road
Victoria, Canada V8P 4P5
(250) 370-6170

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 17 students

Sun Valley Community School

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1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(208) 622-3960

Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed

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