Coastal Studies for Girls -- opens their doors in Freeport, Maine

Coastal Studies for Girls welcomed the pioneer class of thirteen extraordinary young women and their families on Sunday, February 14th. Students arrived by car, bus and a red-eye flight from the west coast. Their hometowns range from Freeport, Camden, Manchester and Vinalhaven, Maine; to Boston, Massachusetts; Queens, New York; Charlotte and Poultney, Vermont; Westport, Connecticut; Owings Mills, Maryland; and Los Angeles, California.

 

As girls unpacked and met their classmates, families had an opportunity to talk with faculty and staff and to socialize with other parents and friends. Executive Director Pam Erickson warmly welcomed everyone in a big "circle up" - a CSG tradition - and thanked both the girls and their families for being pioneers in this new endeavor. She gave thanks for all the people who helped nurture the vision to provide girls with a safe place to grow, explore and dream. Faculty and staff also introduced themselves and shared their hopes for the coming semester. After a delicious home-cooked turkey dinner, students settled down for their first night in the newly-renovated farmhouse. Under Monday and Tuesday's sunny skies, students participated in morning solo reflections, team building activities, and tidepool explorations.  Today classes kick off  the fast-paced academic semester ahead.

 

Visit their website www.costalstudiesforgirls.org.

Amazing!!