Recreation and Physical Education

Bennington School, Inc. takes pride in providing an active and healthy recreational programming for each student.  The school offers a standard physical education curriculum along with a strong Wilderness Adventure program incorporating rock climbing, kayaking, swimming, camping, cave exploration, and trail hiking.  Recreational activities provided in both the residential and educational setting can also include individual and team activities such as volleyball, golf, horsemanship, biking, tennis, and flag football.

Bennington School, Inc. offers opportunities for Varsity and Junior Varsity sports teams, both boys and girls, for soccer, basketball, and softball.  The school competes with other regional residential or independent school programs. 

Many other recreational activities occur throughout the seasons.  Particular activities are selected to promote positive peer interactions, health decision making, and sportsmanship.  Seasonal activities include fishing, kayaking, sledding, skating, hockey, skiing and snowboarding. Activities including New Games/Leadership activities with problem solving tasks provide opportunities for students to develop both mental and physical skills.  Accommodations are readily available for student with specific needs.