Bowdoin Summer Send-Offs 2026

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

Wellesley, MA, send-off event hosted by Bill and Alison Monaghan P’22, P’27, parents of Grace Monaghan '22 and Anna Monaghan '27.

Chicago send-off hosted by Jyoti Patel and Rajeev Garapati P’25, P’28. Pictured: Gillian Colledge ’29, Ellie Baker ’27, Oliver Neuenschwander ’29, and Kiran Garapati ’28.

Bronxville send-off event hosted by Jonalie P'27 and Michael Korengold P'27, parents of Ben Korengold '27.

Baltimore send-off event, hosted by Jessica P'28 and Albert Grosman P'28, parents of Linley Grosman '28.

Bailey Island, Maine, send-off event hosted by Ned '82, P'24, P'26 and Juli Horton P'24, P'26, parents of Jillian Horton '24 and Eden Horton '26.

Twin Cities send-off event, hosted by Brian O'Connell P'27 and Lynne Rasmussen P'27, parents of Declan O'Connell '27.

Philadelphia send-off event hosted by Mary Sales and Edwin Strauss P'28, parents of Theo Strauss '28.

Los Angeles send-off event hosted by Bob and Fori Kay P'23, parents of Sela Kay '23

Houston send-off hosted by Dax and Margie Garza P'27.

Seattle send-off hosted by Christopher Jones and Kira-Anne Sorensen P'28 and Cal Jones '28.

Each summer, amazing Bowdoin families host casual gatherings to welcome our newest Polar Bears and their families into the community. These events are a wonderful way to make early connections and pick up helpful tips before arriving in Brunswick. Please note that some events are held virtually due to geographic constraints.

Registration for the 2026 Summer Send-Offs is now open! Please register for whichever event is convenient for you.

California – Bay Area
Tuesday, June 9
6:30-8:00 p.m. PT

California – Los Angeles
Wednesday, June 10
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

Connecticut – Greenwich
Tuesday, June 23
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Illinois – Chicago
Thursday, June 18
6:00-7:30 p.m. CT

International Send-Off – Zoom
Thursday, June 11
8:00-9:00 a.m. ET

Maine – Raymond
Sunday, June 28
5:00-6:30 p.m. ET

Maryland – Chevy Chase
Thursday, June 18
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Massachusetts – Wellesley
Monday, June 15
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

Oregon – Portland
Monday, June 15
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

New Jersey – Ridgewood
Monday, June 22
6:00-7:30 p.m. ET

New York – New York
Wednesday, June 24
6:30-8:00 p.m. ET

Texas – Zoom
Thursday, June 4
6:00-7:00 p.m. CT

Washington – Seattle
Monday, June 15
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

Virtual Send-Off – Zoom
Tuesday, June 9
8:00-9:00 p.m. ET

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