In one of the biggest STEM initiatives at a regional high school, 20 Emma Girls work alongside world-class research faculty in laboratories at Rensselaer, The New York State Museum, and Russell Sage College. They are doing original research ranging from insect evolution to stem cells and tissue engineering.
Recreation, Health & Wellness
Recreation, health and wellness complement a rigorous academic program at the Emma Willard School.
In addition to Varsity and JV programs, Emma offers afterschool opportunities so that students at all ability levels can have an athletic outlet.
Emma Willard’s campus provides the ideal setting for active students interested in athletics and recreation. With wooded trails on campus and plenty of open green space, students can spend time catching up with friends and staying healthy by playing Ultimate Frisbee or going on a run with classmates through our beautiful campus.
Aquatics
We believe that swimming is an essential life skill that every Emma graduate should be able to demonstrate. All students complete a swimming and water safety test. If a student is not able to complete the test, she will be placed in a swim instruction and water safety course.
Open swimming is also offered routinely. Please check the facility hours for more information. Related physical education class offerings include swimming and lifeguard training. For more information regarding our aquatics program, contact Assistant Director of Athletics Liz Parry, eparry@emmawillard.org.
Activity and Teams
All students are encouraged to balance their program with an afterschool activity PE course or interscholastic team play.
Varsity and JV sports include basketball, crew, cross country, field hockey, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
Afterschool activity offerings include Zumba, fitness walking, running, soccer, lifeguard training, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, weight conditioning, yoga and more.
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