The deposit and tuition payments will be billed by and paid to Elderhostel headquarters in Boston.  Charges for single rooms and special fees will be collected at registration.  Payment may be in the form of check (made payable to “KENT SCHOOL”) or cash.  We are not able to accept credit cards.

REFUNDS

If a Hosteler leaves the program he or she will be given a tuition prorated to cover expenses incurred by Kent School up until the time of departure.

If questions, contact – Elderhostel Coordinator: 

Todd Marble
Kent School
Kent, CT 06757
860 927-6038 (voice)
860-927-6039 (fax)
marblet@kent-school.edu (e-mail)

ROOMING INFORMATION

FURNISHINGS PROVIDED (in typical room): 2 beds, 2 desks and chairs, 2 bureaus, plastic bag for waste is tied to inside handle of door (Rooms are not air-conditioned)

LINENS PROVIDED (per person):Sheets, pillow case, pillow and thin blanket.  One bath towel and one hand towel are also provided.  Linens will be placed in rooms on unmade beds.  At the end of the program linens should be left in your room.  A small number of additional blankets and linens will be provided yet will not be available for all participants.       

PARTICIPANTS MAY WISH TO BRING AN ADDITIONAL BLANKET AND (2-3) TOWELS AS WELL AS A SMALL FAN, CLOCK OR RADIO, DESK LAMP, MIRROR AND CLOTHES HANGERS.   

Because each room has 2 electrical outlets, participants may wish to bring an electrical adapter.

24-hour security is provided (see phone list provided and posted by telephones for emergency numbers).  Rooms are not locked.  Valuables may be dropped off at registration or at any time with Coordinator Randy Hobbs.  Valuables will be locked in a school safe and will not be readily available during the week.

BATHROOMS

Each floor has 2 shared bathrooms (one on each wing) which will be designated “ladies” or “men”.  Each bathroom is equipped with 2 or 3 shower stalls, 2 or 3 toilets and 3 sinks.  (One toilet and shower are wheelchair accessible in each bathroom).  Participants must provide their own toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc. will not be provided).

PHONES

Rooms do not have private phones.  Each floor has one pay phone – the number of which is listed on the attached phone list.

PLEASE – NO PETS ALLOWED (WITH EXCEPTION OF SEEING EYE DOGS)

SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN OR OUTSIDE THE ENTRANCE TO ANY BUILDING ON CAMPUS.        

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Dry cleaning is available in the Town of Kent - 1 mile from campus - at “Village Dry Cleaners” - phone: 927-4018.  Days and hours of operation are:  Tuesdays/Thursday 8:00-5:30; Wednesdays/Fridays 8:00-5:00 and Saturdays 8:00-3:00; closed Mondays.

NO LAUNDRY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS.

MOVIE THEATERS

The nearest movie theaters are:

SHOPPING MALL

The nearest mall, “The Danbury Fair Mall”, is approximately 45 minutes south of Kent.  Take Route 7 South, follow signs to Route 84 West and look for mall exit signs soon after getting on 84.

CAMPUS STORE

Located on the ground level directly beneath the Dining Hall, the campus store will generally be open Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Because stock is often times low at this time of year, you should not rely on the store for essential items.  Newspapers are not carried.

LIBRARY

Kent has an outstanding library stocked with over 40,000 books and periodicals.  You are invited to borrow any book or books during your stay and are encouraged to make use of this facility.  The New York Times is delivered daily Mondays through Saturdays.  Other newspapers can be purchased in town at the Kent Market or Patco Service Station.  Library hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m./ Mondays-Fridays.

REFRIGERATION

Small refrigerators will be available in the common rooms of Case and Field Dorms for medication only.

ICE

Ice will be available in coolers in Case and Field Dorms each evening following dinner. Cups will also be supplied.

TELEVISION

To promote interaction among participants televisions in each common room will not be operable.  A television in our Student Center (located under the Dining Hall, between Case and Field Dorms) will be available throughout the program.

BOARD GAMES, CARDS, PUZZLES

We encourage participants to bring along board games, puzzles, cards, etc. to share with other Hostelers.  Tables in each common room will be reserved for these activities.

FOR CLASS

Those bringing a musical instrument should bring extra reeds, strings, oil, etc.  (These items are not available in the Town of Kent). 

MEALS

Vegetarian alternatives are available at every meal.  All meals with the exception of Friday’s Buffet Dinner are cafeteria style.  Participants are asked to bus their own trays.

WHAT TO BRING

• For your room you are encouraged to bring an additional blanket, towels, small fan, clock radio, desk lamp, mirror, clothes hangers and electrical adapter.  Dorm rooms have only ceiling lighting.  Desk lamps are necessary if you wish to read in your room.  Seat cushions are in limited supply.  Please bring one along, if desired.
• For afternoon/leisure activities you may wish to bring a bathing suit, binoculars (for bird watching), comfortable walking shoes/sneakers and appropriate outdoor attire. Tennis and squash courts will be available - if interested, you will need to provide your own rackets and balls (this equipment is not readily available in the town of Kent).
• For the recital and concert you are asked to bring: 
  Men - dark or black pants with a white shirt. 
  Women - a dark or black skirt or pants with a white shirt
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)

PRACTICE

Music Practice Rooms are available throughout the afternoon and evening and can be reserved for 1/2-hour intervals.  Practice is not allowed in Dorm Rooms except afternoons between 2:00-3:00.  Individual and group rehearsals will not be permitted in dorm rooms, other than this afternoon hour, in order to allow for rest and quiet.  Music Practice Rooms are not air-conditioned and tend to get hot.

TRAVEL INFORMATION TO KENT SCHOOL

BY CAR:       Click here for map and directions to Kent School

Information and schedules for all routes can be obtained by calling 1-800-556-3815

Drop-off point in Kent is the "Fife and Drum Restaurant" located 1 mile from the   entrance to campus.  Livery service is available free of charge from the restaurant to the campus.  To arrange for transportation call the school (Todd Marble at 860-927-6038) and make arrangements at least one week in advance of your scheduled arrival - please have arrival time available when you call).         

BY TRAIN:    Town of Amenia (10 miles west of Kent) serviced by "Metro"

North Commuter Railroad" and originating from Grand Central Station in New York City.  Information and schedules can be obtained by calling (1-800-METRO-INFO or (212) 532-4900).  Livery service is available at a cost of approximately $40.00 (one-way) from Wassaic to Campus.  To arrange for transportation call the school (Todd Marble at 860-927-6038) and make arrangements at least one week in advance of your scheduled arrival - please have arrival time available when you call.

BY PLANE:    There is no direct flight to Kent.  The nearest airports are Bradley in Hartford, Connecticut (55 miles east of Kent see car directions or New York City (78 miles south of Kent - see car or bus directions).  If traveling by air, train or bus service is available from New York City to Kent (see above).  No direct bus or train service is available from Hartford.  Livery service is available (though cannot be guaranteed) at a cost $75.00 (one-way) from Bradley Airport (in Hartford) to campus. To arrange for transportation call the school (Todd Marble at 860-927-6038) and make arrangements at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled arrival - please have arrival time, airline and flight number available when you call).  Livery service is not available from New York or New Jersey airports.  If receiving livery service and your flight is delayed you are expected to call and leave a message at 860-927-6038.

Those wishing to share travel from a local airport can fax (860-927-6039) their flight information along with a phone number where you can be reached no later than May 15 and we will do our best to help coordinate plans.