Learn essential job skills, give back to the Breakwater community, and have some fun with your friends this summer, through The Breakwater Youth Corps. The BYC is an opportunity for eligible current students and high school-aged students to provide service to the school and, if applicable, earn a little income. The program runs in two week sessions throughout the summer.
Read MoreDonations of your kids' outgrown clothing, toys, books, and gear can be dropped off in the lobby of the brick building between April 23 and May 4! Then join us for the main event on May 5th from 10-2!
Read MoreWith five developmentally appropriate age groupings to strengthen learning and social connections, quality and community are at the heart of all our Summer at Breakwater programs. Running in two week sessions throughout the summer with options for ages 3-18.
Registration for Summer at Breakwater's 2018 season is now open!
Read MoreStudent 1: My mother was in the Civil War.
Student 2: No, she couldn’t have been in the Civil War.
Student 1: Well she didn’t fight in the Civil War, she just helped.
Student 2: [to the teacher] How long ago was the Civil War?
Teacher: About 155 years ago.
Student 2: I don’t think your mother could have been in the Civil War. But maybe if she was an older mother.
How much older? Find out how our teachers use “teachable moments” like these as well as structured, thoughtfully pre-planned activities to optimize math education.
Read MoreA Spring Fundraiser Showcasing the Hidden Talents of Breakwater Faculty Past and Present
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 AT 6PM
Daniel Crewe Gymnasium (aka The Dan) | Breakwater Campus
Plus, several of our faculty have recently appeared in the media and on stage. We’d like to give a special shout-out!
Read MoreBreakwater's Parent Education and Professional Development programs offer inspiration, information and community building opportunities to new and experienced parents, caregivers and professional educators.
Our winter semester includes: “How To: DIY Toys That Inspire Curiosity Driven Learning”; and “(not) Running With Scissors- Letting Your Child Use Real Tools Safely” REGISTER TODAY
Read MoreBy instituting a student initiated, faculty supported GSA group, Breakwater affirms our commitment to ensuring a safe, inclusive community that honors diversity and respects the rights of all. This year's GSA group calls themselves RAINBOW and is starting 2018 by spearheading Breakwater's involvement in GLSEN’s national No Name-Calling Week, January 15-19.
Learn more about student led No Name-Calling Week activities...
Read MoreBreakwater and the Breakwater Enrichment Center are pleased to welcome Peter Wallis, our new Summer Program Director. Peter is an interdisciplinary artist and graduate of Maine College of Art. He has worked with students throughout the country teaching visual arts at independent schools and nonprofit arts organizations. His experience and varied skill set will support the continuation of our unique Summer at Breakwater programming!
Read more about Peter's background and our summer programs...
Read MoreSee the Breakwater Way at work! What do food systems, buoyancy, inventors, rivers, biomes and tape dispensers all have in common? Showcase Days! December 13-15 students, families and extended community visit classrooms for a glimpse of the magic behind the doors. Students share with the community both the process and product of their learning in interactive, curated “Showcases”.
Why do we make learning visible in this way? Read more...
Read MoreWe strongly believe enrolling a diverse and talented group of children and their families benefits all in our school community. Toward this goal, we provide need-based financial assistance to qualified K through 8 families. Aid applications for returning families are due by February 9. Due dates for newly applying families roll with the admissions process.
For forms, instructions and about the why's and how's of Breakwater's financial aid...
Read MoreBreakwater School | 856 Brighton Avenue | Portland, ME 04102 |
Ph: 207-772-8689 | F: 207-772-1327
EIN: 01-0249577
