Serving the Community
At The Leelanau School, we are part of a small community but believe we can make a big impact on our world. We are eager to share our joyful learning traditions and beautiful campus with others as our school schedule allows.
The following are a few of the spaces and ways we connect with our neighbors, friends, and campus guests.
The LEELANAU SCHOOL BEACH, located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, is a romantic space to gather for your wedding or elopement. Additional information can be found here.
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The COOK LEARNING COMMONS provides a versatile conference or classroom with seating for up to 100 participants. Convenient media set-ups and comfortable seating make presentations, group discussions, and casual conversations possible.
THE LEELANAU DINING ROOM and deck accommodate large and small parties and provide stunning outdoor views. Dine in style!
THE KARMAN ACTIVITY CENTER (The KAC) is a cheerful and comfortable space for meetings, casual gatherings, and wedding staging. A small attached kitchen assists with catering needs.
THE LEELANAU SCHOOL AUDITORIUM is a gathering spot for classes, performances, and community meetings. It can accommodate as many as 140 guests and is ideal for chamber ensembles, poetry readings, and small theatrical productions. Leelanau is currently fundraising to secure updates for sound, lighting, film, webcasting, and beautification. We are eager to lend this space to our neighbors and community as our school schedule allows.
LEELANAU’S TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURTS. The community is encouraged and welcome to play on our four beautiful courts, lined for tennis and pickleball! Our courts were resurfaced in 2014 through a Glen Lake Parks Department grant.
FINDING THE COURTS. When you enter campus, you will see a small sign on the right directing you toward the tennis courts. There is parking near the courts, windscreens, benches, and even scorecards.
Please follow standard court rules and etiquette. We are excited to have you visit!
THE BEACH BARDS BONFIRE has hosted guests on the Leelanau School Beach for over three decades, entertaining humans of all ages on the Leelanau School Beach. Frequently led by Norm Wheeler and Anne-Marie Oomen, the public is invited to come and share their own By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music—or simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shores of Lake Michigan.
The Beach Bards begins at 8 pm with a Children’s Hour. Admission is $1 per being.
Summer dates can be found here.
Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to the bonfire circle or adventurous types can walk in from the beach near the Lanphier Observatory boardwalk.
On a clear night, LEELANAU’S LANPHIER OBSERVATORY inspires students and visitors to reach for the stars! The Observatory’s location along the Leelanau School Beach delivers the perfect setting for a star-filled sky, made even more visible by our 14″ Celestron Telescope. Learn more about our public viewing hours and education opportunities here.
Embracing and serving our school community is an integral part of The Leelanau School tradition, and extending this stewardship and interconnectedness to our neighbors is a priority for our students, faculty, and future.
Here are a few of the ways we currently connect:
