Bowdoin Summer Send-Offs 2025

Across the country, Bowdoin families will host Summer Send-Off events for new Polar Bears and their families. 

Each summer, amazing Bowdoin families host gatherings across the country to welcome our new Polar Bears and their families. These events are a casual, wonderful way to make early friends and get some insider info before coming to Brunswick.

Registration for the 2025 Summer Send-Offs is now open! Please register for whichever event is convenient for you.

California - Los Angeles

Thursday, June 26
5:30-7:30 p.m. PT

California - San Francisco

Monday, June 16
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

Illinois - Chicago

Wednesday, July 23
6:00-7:30 p.m. CT

Maine - Bailey Island

Thursday, July 10
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Maryland - Baltimore

Thursday, July 10
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Massachusetts - Wellesley

Tuesday, July 22
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Minnesota - Twin Cities

Wednesday, July 9
6:30-8:00 p.m. CT

 

New York - Bronxville

Wednesday, July 16
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

New York - New York

Tuesday, July 15
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Tuesday, July 8
6:30-8:00 p.m. ET

Texas - Houston

Saturday, June 21
4:00-5:30 p.m. CT

Washington - Seattle

Sunday, June 22
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

Virtual Domestic Send-Off

Tuesday, June 17
8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

Virtual International Send-Off

Tuesday, July 8
8:00-9:00 a.m. ET


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Welcome video from last year's rising class