Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies - Burgundy Farm Country Day School Links Veracross Parent Portal Burgundy's Library Burgundy Barnyard Camps Summer Camp Nature Camp at BCWS Blog Calendar Shop Burgundy Spirit Wear Blazers Fan Gear Facility Rentals Contact About About We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. Students here are active partners in their education, and learning is joyful. Academics Academics From its inception, Burgundy has educated children in innovative ways. Our students learn by doing. The school community and its two campuses offer a nurturing atmosphere that inspire creativity through the arts and develop critical thinking skills with an integrated curriculum and hands-on projects. Admission Admission Burgundy educates children from Junior Kindergarten through grade 8. The admission process begins in the fall prior to the year in which a student enrolls. B for Burgundy Community Community Burgundy doesn’t just refer to our school or our campuses. Burgundy is a beloved community. The Burgundy Difference Burgundy Difference The Burgundy community is united by its commitment to creating a learning community that affirms children for who they are and where they are developmentally and that helps all our students realize their full potential as students and as people. Giving Giving The Burgundy that our students and families love and enjoy today is the product of a handful of families doing together what none could have done individually: purchasing land, rehabilitating and raising buildings, hiring a professional faculty. The Burgundy Difference The Burgundy Difference Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies The Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies at Cooper’s Cove, located in a beautiful remote valley approximately 2 1/2 hours from Alexandria near Capon Bridge, West Virginia, is a wildlife sanctuary and educational program owned and run by the school. Beginning in first grade, students and teachers spend 2-3 days each fall and spring for academic immersive learning linked with lessons in Alexandria. This immersive programming takes advantage of the diverse natural setting and resources and focus on natural science. Home to diverse wildlife, Cooper’s Cove encompasses field, thicket, forest, stream, and pond. The Cove extends to a ridge that provides a panoramic view of an Appalachian valley. The main building has an industrial kitchen, bathrooms and large rooms for gathering. Other facilities include two screened dorms and small cabins as well as a big timber-framed barn for evening gatherings like storytelling or square dancing. The remote setting and the deliberate avoidance of modern distractions provide students with a rare direct experience of nature that supports their growth as scientists, individual persons growing understanding their place in the universe, and responsible stewards of the planet. Inquire Now Growing Together: how a PD trip to Reggio Emilia is benefitting students in the classroom Jan 13, 2026 Our spring teams have become more competitive; the teamwork throughout the school day and during games is beautiful to see, and the leadership from our 8th graders has been phenomenal. Burgundy is a one-of-a-kind independent school for Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child. 3700 Burgundy Road Alexandria, VA 22303 703.960.3431 Accredited by: Affiliated with: Partners with: Designed and developed by The Design Channel