Residential Life
About half of our student body at GLCHS lives in the residences on campus, either as 5-Day or 7-Day residential students.
Through residential life, students from Canada and around the world learn to live and work together.
Students come to love these homes away from home.
Experienced dorm parents live in each residence and support students every day.
The evening residential program includes supervised study hall, optional tutoring from teachers, and open gym.
Our student centre is located in the boys’ dorm and is a great place to relax with friends and play games like ping pong.
“It’s different than any other school and stands out in so many ways. Once you spend at least one semester here, you will realize the community that Great Lakes is.”
Caitlin Boden
“Being a part of the GL family makes me feel warm and protected, and most importantly, loved.”
Luke Mo
“Taking a step into a small community helped me feel comfortable while being miles away from home.”
Ife Agiri
“Teachers are very supportive and easily accessible for extra help.”
Naythan Allen
Facility Information
Balanced meals are provided in the cafeteria 3 times daily. Small kitchens are available in each dorm for personal cooking in the evenings. Residences are closed during extended vacations (Christmas break and March break). Coin operated laundry facilities are available in every residence building.
Residential Buildings
Perry Hall
MAIN GIRLS' RESIDENCE
12 rooms on 3 floors with shared
washroom facilities on each floor
Rooms with 1-4 girls
Main floor:
laundry and kitchen facilities,
large common room
Third floor:
small girls’ lounge
Hotchkiss Hall
SECONDARY GIRLS' RESIDENCE
8 rooms on 2 floors with shared
washroom facilities on each floor
Rooms with 2 girls
Main floor:
snack and kitchen lounge
Merritt Hall
BOYS' RESIDENCE
25 rooms on 3 floors
Rooms with 2 boys
Shared bathroom between
2 rooms (shared among 4 boys)
Main floor:
laundry facilities,
large common room
Third floor:
kitchen facilities,
student lounge
First floor:
student lounge and games room
What to Bring
- Towels
- Personal toiletries
- Twin-size sheets and blankets
- Pillow
- Laundry supplies
- School supplies
- Bible
