Learn How the Avon Community is Different | Avon Life | Avon Old Farms

A School, A Home, A Community

At Avon Old Farms, young men are free to discover their true identity through the exploration of school life without reservation.

Every aspect of our program is engineered to guide and challenge boys to find their niche and passion in life. While our academic curriculum is geared to how boys learn, we also create a foundation for boys to mature emotionally and philosophically.

Our teachers are trained to teach boys how to exercise empathy in everyday situations, in and out of the classroom. Understanding what it may feel like in another person's shoes is essential to building the Brotherhood, and ultimately the community. Boys learn to think beyond themselves here at Avon Old Farms and take that mindset out into the world at large.

There's a built-in system of care—we call it "The Brotherhood." Students at Avon are given more opportunities to feel surrounded and cared for because:

• There's individual attention given: your son won't just be a number, he will have an advisor to talk to, a Big Brother to mentor him, and countless other boys he learns with.
   
• Faculty and friends celebrate your son's successes with him: we have a legendary family-like community that will get to know your son.
   
• Our traditions foster real connections: We eat meals family-style ...meaning your son will be face-to-face with his coaches and teachers several times a day.
   
• We are strategically inclusive: Your son will meet and interact daily with friends from around the globe.

Inside the Classroom

Challenge

All challenges come with risks. However, in a supportive environment, our boys are encouraged to accept challenges to help them learn. Avon has created a dynamic where – even if a student falls – his brothers will help him get back up.
 

Collaboration

Boys learn through engagement, movement, and collaboration: they study deeper in groups, discuss more around a table, and learn better through sharing. Together, our students excel.
 

Curiosity

We understand that boys need movement in their day. Our faculty encourage their students to get up, explore the classroom, and our campus. Looking at something from a new perspective can inspire a new understanding.

Outside the Classroom

Creativity

From our WAOF sports media team to our set designers for the Adams Theater, the creative energy of our students has an outlet to flourish. Our teachers are dedicated to inspiring creativity in our students. At Avon, we know greatness lies just beyond a student's comfort zone.
 

Compassion

Avon is an empathy-building environment that fosters concern for fellow students and the greater community. The Brotherhood is real at Avon: our men are taught to stand up for each other and for what is right.
 

Character

Avon Old Farms provides ample opportunities for boys to explore facets of their character that they might not have encountered elsewhere. By encouraging our boys to take on challenges that might be outside their comfort zone, we foster a culture of openness and growth. Whether it's engaging in artistic pursuits, nurturing empathy and compassion, or exploring new perspectives, our students are empowered to broaden their horizons and discover the depth and diversity of their character.