Brewster students represent a dynamic mix of learners and thinkers. Athletes. Artists. Musicians. Math wizards. Lovers of science and poetry. Lovers of nature. Our 350 students come from two dozen states and more than 20 countries.
Brewster's vision is an approach to learning that has the exponential power to transform education, communities, and the lives of students. We cultivate competencies and qualities of character that will serve our students in the world and shape them into self-aware, capable adults.
We believe that "Brewster will be better because of me, and I will be better because of Brewster"—a principle that forms the foundation of our community core values: Respect, Responsibility, Independence, and Interdependence.
Live and learn in a location like no other—where you’re at the center of your learning experience and where you’ll discover your passions, your people, and your purpose.
Welcome to Brewster! We will help you discover your passions, unlock your potential, and prepare for a life you'll love—a life of purpose.
Inspire your creativity in the spectacular Rogers Building and Grayson Student Center, with professional-level facilities for theater, dance, music, and visual arts.
Explore the four-season beauty of Northern New England in our charming historic town of Wolfeboro, N.H., beside Lake Winnipesaukee, close to hiking, skiing, climbing, and more!
Connect with your interests, build lifelong friendships, and take advantage of 25+ clubs—plus opportunities in athletics, arts, community service, leadership, and more.
Engage in real-world learning and immerse yourself in different perspectives through your classes, Interim Studies, and Global Immersion opportunities.
There are 350 students in our student body.
Brewster is home to day and boarding students from 29 states and 23 countries, all bringing unique perspectives shaped by our shared community values.
We have more than 25 clubs and organizations on campus.
It's easy to start a new club with your passion and a faculty advisor. Each fall we hold an Activities Fair to promote existing clubs and introduce new ones—the hard part will be choosing!
Slices of pizza served each week from our wood-fired brick oven!
The Brewster Dining staff goes above and beyond to bring the community special meals. From Friday night pizza and wings to Tomlettes on Sunday to a variety of gluten-free options, there really is something for everyone.
The number of attendees at each Coffee House event.
Coffee Houses are a Brewster tradition where students perform in a warm, welcoming setting. Held in Faith Theater or the Grayson Student Center, these nights bring together performers, fans, and friends.
There are 1,082 holds in Brewster's indoor Climbing Barn!
Built in 1997, the Climbing Barn was one of the first indoor facilities of its kind in northern New England. It remains a favorite spot for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
There are six ice cream shops in Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro is known as the oldest summer resort in America, and its six ice cream shops are part of the charm. Students often stroll into town for a cone or dish in the warmer months.
Pets reside on campus.
Students benefit from living with and learning from the many faculty families that live on campus, and that includes their pets! Students can often be seen walking dogs around campus to help if they’re missing furry friends from back home.
We source ingredients from over 50 different local providers.
The Dining Services team works with local providers from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts to obtain and serve sustainable, nutritious, and locally-sourced food for our students.
1/2-mile shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee
Brewster boasts an expansive shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, home to the boathouse and dock for our crew and sailing programs. Brewster Beach is also a favorite spot for student activities during the warmer months.
There are 350 students in our student body.
Brewster is home to day and boarding students from 29 states and 23 countries, all bringing unique perspectives shaped by our shared community values.
We have more than 25 clubs and organizations on campus.
It's easy to start a new club with your passion and a faculty advisor. Each fall we hold an Activities Fair to promote existing clubs and introduce new ones—the hard part will be choosing!
Slices of pizza served each week from our wood-fired brick oven!
The Brewster Dining staff goes above and beyond to bring the community special meals. From Friday night pizza and wings to Tomlettes on Sunday to a variety of gluten-free options, there really is something for everyone.
The number of attendees at each Coffee House event.
Coffee Houses are a Brewster tradition where students perform in a warm, welcoming setting. Held in Faith Theater or the Grayson Student Center, these nights bring together performers, fans, and friends.
There are 1,082 holds in Brewster's indoor Climbing Barn!
Built in 1997, the Climbing Barn was one of the first indoor facilities of its kind in northern New England. It remains a favorite spot for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
There are six ice cream shops in Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro is known as the oldest summer resort in America, and its six ice cream shops are part of the charm. Students often stroll into town for a cone or dish in the warmer months.
Pets reside on campus.
Students benefit from living with and learning from the many faculty families that live on campus, and that includes their pets! Students can often be seen walking dogs around campus to help if they’re missing furry friends from back home.
We source ingredients from over 50 different local providers.
The Dining Services team works with local providers from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts to obtain and serve sustainable, nutritious, and locally-sourced food for our students.
1/2-mile shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee
Brewster boasts an expansive shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, home to the boathouse and dock for our crew and sailing programs. Brewster Beach is also a favorite spot for student activities during the warmer months.
For more than 30 years, Brewster has cultivated a unique team-based, collaborative, and student-centered educational model to prepare students for lives of purpose. Based on evidence-based best practices, our approach is both challenging and transformative. The Brewster Model® is intentionally designed to ensure that every student within our global community of diverse thinkers can THRIVE.
Our supportive team environment helps you understand yourself, learn from others, and experience the joy of achieving together.
You’ll receive the optimal levels of challenge and support for your unique needs and build strategies for success at Brewster and beyond.
There are so many opportunities to explore new perspectives and interests and find your path in life at Brewster.
Learning opportunities beyond the classroom, Instructional Support, and other resources are truly integrated into your learning experience.
You can shape your studies to your interests and goals, and prepare with an expansive selection of course offerings.
Our teachers’ expertise is honed through professional development and the Brewster Summer Institute.
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Curious about Brewster? Visit us this summer on Wednesdays to learn more!
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Join us for this Brewster run Ceramics workshop on Mondays in August.
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Another Brewster Bobcat headed to the NBA.
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Brewster Academy students make history at National History Day nationals.
Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., we will be welcoming visitors to meet our admissions staff, take a campus tour, and learn more about the school that calls Wolfeboro home. We invite local residents, visitors, and anyone who is curious about learning more about Brewster and the admissions process. Sign up here, or just stop by—we look forward to meeting you!
10:30 a.m. - Arrive to campus for welcome.
11:00 a.m. - Tours depart from the Academic Building.
Classes are on Mondays in August from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Explore the versatile world of clay in this engaging, hands-on continuing education workshop. Designed for both beginners and intermediate students refining their skills, this course guides participants through the pottery process, from hand-building and wheel-throwing to surface decoration, glazing, and firing. Students will create both functional and sculptural pieces while developing their own artistic voice through creative exploration and experimentation. With a supportive and flexible studio environment, participants may choose to enroll in the full sequential course or attend individual drop-in sessions to suit their schedule.
By Kara McDuffee
On Monday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called the name of a kid from Nashua, New Hampshire who once walked the halls of Brewster Academy. Ebuka Okorie ’25 is headed to the Detroit Pistons as the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
It is the latest chapter in a story Brewster fans have had the privilege of watching up close. At Brewster, Okorie won New Hampshire's Gatorade Player of the Year award, averaged 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game, and helped lead the Bobcats to a 28-5 record and a semifinals appearance at the Chipotle High School Basketball National Championships. He left Wolfeboro as one of the most decorated prep players in the state, heading to Stanford University to prove himself on one of the biggest stages in college basketball.
He wasted no time. As a freshman, he led the ACC in scoring, ranked seventh nationally, and broke the ACC freshman record for single-season scoring average and 30-point games. He recorded a 40-point game against Georgia Tech, the first Stanford player to reach that mark since 2002, and earned First-Team All-ACC and ACC All-Rookie honors. Detroit traded up from the 21st pick to land him, a clear statement of how highly the organization values what Okorie brings to the floor.
Scouts describe him as a dynamic, downhill point guard with elite ball security, a soft floater, and the competitive toughness to contribute real minutes from day one. Okorie put it simply: "I'm just a very selfless person. I'm very adaptable, I'm willing to sacrifice, do whatever it is for us to win and for the betterment of the team."
For Brewster, the moment is one to savor. Okorie joins a celebrated and growing list of alumni who have reached the NBA's highest stage. Brewster Academy alum Donovan Mitchell ’15, the All-Star guard and one of the most dynamic players in the league, is perhaps the most recognizable name on that list, but he is far from the only one. The program built in Wolfeboro has long been among the premier prep school basketball programs in New England, consistently developing players who are ready for the next level, in college and far beyond.
Congratulations to Ebuka Okorie. Bobcat Nation is watching, and could not be more proud.
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Visit athletics.brewsteracademy.org to learn more about the Brewster basketball program.
By Kara McDuffee
When Brewster Academy sent students to the New Hampshire State Finals of National History Day for the first time this spring, history teacher Jon Browher described what set them apart: the heart and soul they brought to their research, and the way they connected their topics to their own values. A few weeks later, those students took that work to Washington, D.C., and one came home with the highest honor New Hampshire had to give.
Ava Lincender '28 had spent months crafting something unusual. Her Individual Performance project imagined the letter Abigail Adams might have wished to send to her husband John while he helped draft the Declaration of Independence, giving voice to a woman watching a revolution unfold while her own rights went unaddressed. At the New Hampshire State Finals in April, judges were so convinced by her delivery that they initially believed the letter was authentic. She finished second in her category and earned the Outstanding Revolutionary War History Award, presented to the best submission tied to a Revolutionary Era topic across the entire competition.
At nationals in Washington, D.C., the recognition went further. National judges named Ava Best in State for the Senior division, the single highest honor awarded to one high school student from each state delegation. It's the kind of outcome that speaks to what happens when a student goes beyond the assignment and builds something she genuinely believes in.
Classmate Michael Jozokos '27 also competed at nationals, having won first place in the Papers category at states with his research on the history of closed captioning in American media. As Michael put it after states: "For me, history is a mode of thinking, one cultivated by my time at Brewster." At nationals, his paper impressed judges for its heart, purpose, and originality, finishing in the top half to top third of all entries and coming close to advancing to the final round, falling just short of selection.
National History Day draws more than half a million students globally, with just one percent advancing to the national level. At Brewster Academy, the program was guided by history teacher Jon Browher and championed by Assistant Head of School James Reilly, who helped bring National History Day to campus and supported the logistics of getting students to nationals.
In its very first year of competing, this New Hampshire boarding school produced a state champion, a national qualifier, and a student who stood in Washington, D.C. and was recognized as the best in New Hampshire.
It's exciting to think about what's to come.
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