Athletics

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Sports are a great way to learn leadership, initiative, cooperation and time management. Participation in sports reinforces values and builds skills that children can use, not only on the playing fields but in many areas of their lives. So at Swain, every child participates in sports and learns these important skills in a positive, enjoyable experience.

It starts in preschool with Creative Movement, and continues with a comprehensive Physical Education program in Lower School and Middle School - competitive sports in Middle School - a summer sports camp schedule - and various after-school programs for younger athletes. Your child builds skills and self-confidence while learning cooperation and good sportsmanship.

Basic skills for many sports are introduced in the lower grades. By fourth grade, students know how to shoot a basketball, use a lacrosse stick, kick a soccer ball and play field hockey.

From fifth - eighth grades, students may join interscholastic teams that hold regular practices and play other schools both at home and away. There are no try outs, and everyone who signs up to play and attends practices can participate. Uniforms and bus transportation to away games are provided.

Team Sports

We also offer an indoor field hockey club experience during the winter months.