Avon Old Farms School is a magnet school for boys. The school understands how boys learn and designs its academic, athletic, arts and residential programs to bring out the best in students. While the academic programs challenge the most talented students, extracurricular activities set Avon apart from other schools. With an integrated program, courses are taught by teachers outside of the traditional curriculum. 2-week integrated courses include: America's "War on Terror" 2001 - 2017, Beekeeping 101, Sports Business, CAD techniques, music writing, and genetics. The school is located about a 2-hour drive from Boston and New York City, giving students the opportunity to explore these two historic cities.