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Mar 10, 2020 |

2020/21 Class Retreats: Sept 30–Oct 2

Please mark your calendars for the 2020/21 school year class retreats from September 30 to October 2!

  • 6th grade: On-Campus Musical Theater Retreat
  • 7th Grade: Aldersgate, with a full-day visit to GeerCrest Farm
  • 8th Grade: Anderson Lodge
  • Freshmen: Beverly Beach
  • Sophomores: Camp Collins
  • Juniors: Fort Stevens
  • Seniors: Pacific City (August 19–Aug 21) and on-campus for a college application boot camp during class retreats at the end of September. Please contact Julia Cain (jcain@nwacademy.org) if you have questions

As we get closer to the end of the 2019/20 school year, we will be reaching out to parents for our driving/chaperoning needs, so please keep these dates in minds.

Stay tuned for more information as plans are being solidified. 

For questions about 2020/21 class retreats, please contact:

  • Middle school – Jack Ciolli at jciolli@nwacademy.org
  • High school – Simone Coker-Kamna at scoker-kamna@nwacademy.org


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