On Friday, September 22, a beautifully sunny first day of autumn, Thetford Academy students and staff headed out to six regional peaks for a day of hiking. We had perfect conditions for the 45th Frederick Torrey Mountain Day. For the first time since September 2019, the pandemic (with its many...
This summer, Tuesdays at TA will be full of fun for everyone! TA's traditional Tuesday Fun Runs have already begun (as of June 20), inviting all athletes and community members to participate in a 5K (or half-course) fun run on the Dan Grossman Woods Trail. Hosted by TA coaches Joe...
The Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) at TA doesn't follow a school-year schedule - to the contrary, one of it's "TOP" seasons is summer, when the summer outdoor leadership programs kick off. This year, TOP has a full slate of outdoor adventures planned for students, with something for everyone and access...
The Thetford Outdoor Program has planned another summer of exciting outdoor leadership adventures for 2023! Registration is now open for six different multi-day wilderness trips and experiences, including: paddling the Connecticut River, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, a "GLOW" experience for women (or anyone who identifies as a girl or woman...
Dear TA Families, The 9th grade is hosting a dance tonight for the whole school. Food, music, and fun for everyone! See the attached flyer for details. Congratulations to all of the musicians and singers who performed at the winter concert last night - and congrats to their teachers as well, Jeff...
During the two weeks before Thanksgiving break, many students helped "put the garden to bed." English classes, social studies classes, and even advisories helped out with various activities. 7th grade English and Creative Writing took turns planting next year’s garlic with this year’s harvest as seed. Cooking for Health cleaned...
Photo: TOP rock climbing trip in South Royalton last weekend. The Thetford Outdoor Program has added several new outdoor adventures to its calendar. These outings are open to all TA students - get outside with TOP and enjoy Vermont's beautiful fall landscape! Cardigan Fall Foliage Hike, October 10Join TOP for a day...
Photo left to right: Anthea Lavallee, Executive Director of the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, Elise Tillinghast, Executive Director of Northern Woodlands, and keynote speaker Jack E. Davis share a moment in the Martha Jane Rich Theater. Credit: Tig Tillinghast On August 20th, The Center for Northern Woodlands Education (Northern Woodlands), an environmental education...
The Thetford Outdoor Program will lead a series of outings for students this fall, starting with an overnight canoe camping and service trip on the Connecticut River during Labor Day weekend, September 2-4. Students will canoe to Gilman Island (near Hanover/Norwich) and work with the Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail Alliance...
Though the academic year is over, TA's Thetford Outdoor Program (TOP) continues its work "to ignite academic curiosity and foster environmental stewardship through outdoor exploration, recreation, and project-based, experiential learning" with a full slate of summer wilderness leadership opportunities. Starting in June, students have participated in TOP's annual summer trail...