Boarding schools in the Baltimore area?

[Anonymous]

Anyone know anything or have personal experience with St. Tim's, Oldfields, Garrison Forest, etc...?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Garrison Forest is a great school.

[Anonymous]

If you DD isn't into horses, you might want to look elsewhere b/c each school has a fairly big riding program. Their campuses are all very nice though. I think Oldfields was struggling financially in the recent past. Not sure how they are doing now in a recession.

[Anonymous]

I went to St Tims ( quite awhile ago!!) but would be glad to answer any questions

[Anonymous]

My daughter is smart and athletic but on the shy side. She has heard some negative things about the girls schools in this area and does not seem interested but a family friend went to Oldfields and she seems to have interest in the above mentioned schools. I am not sure how I feel about her boarding but the schools seem nice and the education seems great but I have no personal experience with these types of schools.

[Anonymous]

McDonogh has a boarding program that we looked at. Also, Sandy Spring Friends boards.

[Anonymous]

Garrison Forest is a wonderful school. Years ago, I attended McDonogh. I had to leave, so I did not board there, but many of my friends did. It was a really wonderful school and many that I know still say the same holds true today.

[Anonymous]

I want to St. Tim's and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The education was fabulous, the girls were friendly, bright and fun, the atmosphere was supportive and loving. I would love for my daughter to go to St. Tim's one day (she's 4 now), but am not sure I'll be able to afford it! Of all the schools mentioned, I'd say St. Tims is the most intimate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
McDonogh has a boarding program that we looked at. Also, Sandy Spring Friends boards.

Is McD's boarding program just a 5 day a week program where the kids go home on the weekends? I'm from Baltimore and I've always thought it was only 5 days a week but I could be wrong. Maybe that is just one option. These schools all probably have a visiting night/weekend for interested students so sign your DD up for one. I've been to all of the campuses and they are all gorgeous!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you DD isn't into horses, you might want to look elsewhere b/c each school has a fairly big riding program. Their campuses are all very nice though. I think Oldfields was struggling financially in the recent past. Not sure how they are doing now in a recession.

I went to St Tims and I rode horses. While the program is "big" compared to other schools it is still just a small program at the school. It is only a few who ride so if your DD is not "horsey" she will be in the majority not the minority.