Celebrate with us between June 15 – 21, 2026!
What is National Boarding Week?
Each summer, the BSA calls upon the boarding community to participate in a week full-to-bursting with fun house activities, tasks and competitions known as National Boarding Week. Launched in 2017, the campaign aims to bring awareness to the unique experience boarding has to offer and showcase the positive and lasting impact it can have on students’ lives.
Challenges and activities during this week are designed with inclusivity in mind, ensuring there’s something for all talents, skills and interests. National Boarding Week invites participation across the boarding community and BSA membership in celebration of boarding and serves as an opportunity for schools to connect with local communities, take part in fun house activities, and reinforce the value of boarding education in shaping well-rounded individuals.
Thank you to our National Boarding Week sponsor Schoolblazer.
2026 activities list:
This year’s activities have a 60th anniversary twist in celebration of BSA’s milestone this year!
❤️ Monday: 60 Acts of Kindness Challenge
📖 Tuesday: Literacy Legends
🏅 Wednesday: The Diamond Games
🧑🍳 Thursday: BSA Masterchef
🥳 Friday: BSA Birthday Bonanza
🏕️ Saturday: Big Boarding Camp Out
🎸 Sunday: Jubilee Jam: World Music Day
Resources (coming soon!)
Helpful resources, including the National Boarding Week poster and activity pack full of ideas and suggestions will soon be available for download very soon.
How to get involved:
Getting involved in National Boarding Week is easy! Save the dates and plan your activities in advance. When the time comes, tag us and share your celebrations across social media using the hashtags #NationalBoardingWeek and #iloveboarding
What if the National Boarding Week dates don’t suit your school’s term dates…
We understand the National Boarding Week dates (June 15-21) might not work for some of our members, particularly those operating an IB curriculum. We certainly wouldn’t want your boarders to miss out on all the fun, so if this is you, we welcome you to get involved during a week which suits your term dates this summer. Don’t forget to share your celebrations with us in the usual way across social media!
