• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children

a charitable, year-round, residential home and school transforming lives.

  • About
    • About Kurn Hattin
    • Fast Facts
    • Mission and Values
    • Administration and Trustees
    • Our History
    • Info and Publications
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Alumni
  • Programs
    • Programs & Services
    • Residential Life
    • Academics
    • Music & Art
    • Sports & Activities
    • Farm Science & Horse Program
    • Health, Counseling & Family Outreach
    • Summer Program
  • Apply
    • Admissions & Application
    • Referral
    • Our Campus
    • F.A.Q.
    • Testimonials
  • News & Events
    • Notices
    • COVID-19
    • Kurn Hattin News
    • Events Calendar
    • 2022-2023 School Calendar
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Why Give to Kurn Hattin
    • Ways to Give
    • Volunteer
  • Contact
    • Get in Touch
    • Directions

Student Life

Weekends and Holidays

December 27, 2018

InlinePhotos StudentLife Summer

Often children go home one or two weekends a month and during school vacations; however, it has been noted over time that it is good for the children to stay on campus frequently over the weekends to maintain consistency in their routines and moderate behavioral adjustments. Because each family’s … [Read more...] about Weekends and Holidays

Filed Under: Student Life

Food Service and Dining Hall

December 27, 2018

InlinePhotos StudentLife DiningHall

Most of the children agree that one of the highlights of Kurn Hattin is the food! Most meals are eaten at the Mayo Memorial Center in the Watson Dining Hall.  At Breakfast and Dinner children sit at tables as a cottage, but Lunch provides a bit less structure for the older children, … [Read more...] about Food Service and Dining Hall

Filed Under: Student Life

Sample Daily Schedule 

December 27, 2018

N.B. Daily schedules vary somewhat by cottage, age, and time of year  6:15 AM Rise and Shine – get dressed, brush teeth, make bed, and straighten room 6:45 AM Cottage Chore  7:00 AM Walk to Breakfast in the Mayo Center 7:15 AM Breakfast with cottage in the Watson Dining Hall 8:05 … [Read more...] about Sample Daily Schedule 

Filed Under: Student Life

Relaxation

December 27, 2018

InlinePhotos StudentLife Relaxation

Eating ‘smores by a wood fire, stream-stomping, sitting under a tree and reading a “really cool” (i.e. engrossing) book, playing capture-the-flag in the woods or a pick-up game of soccer, basketball, or ultimate frisbee – these activities and more are what children who stay on campus on the weekends … [Read more...] about Relaxation

Filed Under: Student Life

Trips

December 27, 2018

InlinePhotos StudentLife Trips

Throughout the academic year, and the summer program, trips are available to children to get off campus. Some excursions travel to nearby parks, recreation centers, movies, and stores, but there are also many longer trips to amusement parks, events, musical and theatrical performances, and outdoor … [Read more...] about Trips

Filed Under: Student Life

Primary Sidebar

Recent News

Maple Sugaring at Kurn Hattin Homes

Dr. Kristopher Bianconi and Dr. Alessandra Petrillo Bianconi Visit Kurn Hattin Homes

Kurn Hattin Homes’ Students Present Their Peace Museum

Archives

Footer

Visit

Kurn Hattin Homes For Children
708 Kurn Hattin Road
Westminster VT 05158
Call (802) 722-3336
or send a message

Subscribe to our eNewsletter

 

Donate

donate
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2023 · Kurn Hattin Homes for Children
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions