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Our Centre is located on the beautiful campus of prestigious Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, only 20 minutes to downtown historic Boston.
The campus has fantastic facilities including a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool, a running track with a recreational field, outdoor tennis courts and additional outdoor space. There are also spacious common areas located inside the spacious residence hall. Tufts University is surrounded by beautiful New England villages and countryside’s, dramatic coastlines, popular beaches and the attraction of the downtown city of Boston, Cambridge and Davis Square are within easy reach.
Location: Tufts University
Dates available: 23 Jun – 04 Aug
Ages: 13 – 18 (18-year-olds accepted as part of a group leader)
Accommodation: Single/Double/Triple standard rooms
Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343
Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Dewick-McPhie Dining Hall.
Breakfast
Cooked and continental which might include pancakes, eggs, juice, coffee, toast, cereal, fruit.
Lunch
Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekend): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps.
Evening Meal
Three courses, 3 options including a vegetarian and halal option.
Snacks
Vending machines located in the residence buildings for drinks and confectionery.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Harleston Hall where they will register and get their room keys so that they can check in to their rooms.
Welcome
On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organized after lessons and lunch in the afternoons during evenings. These activities could be onsite or near to the center. These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Boston such as: Harvard University, MIT University, The Sports Museum, The Freedom Trail and the Massachusetts State House.
Upgraded Packages or Optional Activities could include the following:
Extra
Each 14-night stay will include 5 half-day excursions to exciting places around Boston such as Harvard University, Quincy Market, The Sports Museum, Massachusetts State House & MIT University. It will also include 2 full-day excursions: Charles River and the famous City of Salem Massachusetts.
Student may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.
Students will be provided with a complimentary Charlie Card which will cover all transportation and excursions for the week.
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.
| Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Welcome to Boston! | Placement & Orientation 9:00 AM -12:30 PM | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Full Day Trip to Charles River Walk & Visit the Museum of Science |
| Afternoon | Boston Shopping or Upgrade to Newport Cliffwalks | Davis Square with Scavenger Hunt, Campus Tour & University Life, & Provisions Run | Exploring the Freedom Trail | Visit Harvard University and Cambridge Sq | Visit to Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market | Trip to Sports Museum and Explore the North End/Little Italy | |
| Evening | 7:00 WELCOME PARTY Getting to Know You Games or Sports! | On Site: Ice Cream Social followed by Jeopardy Game Night, Sports in the Gym or Outdoor Tennis | Nathan Tufts Park w/ Photo Scavanger Hunt | Onsite: Tye Dye Tee Shirts or Night at the Gym | Downtown Crossing & Chinatown History with Shopping! | Onsite: Celebration of Graduation & Birthdays followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke | Onsite: Casino Night |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Brunch | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Day Trip to Revere Beach & Boardwalk for swiming, beach sports and shopping! |
| Afternoon | Public Gardens with photo Scavanger Hunt OR Upgrade to Six Flags | Shopping on Newbury Steet & Assembly Row | Visit the Massachusettes State House w/ Multiple Choice Quiz & Stroll Beacon Hill | Visit MIT University Guided by ES & Ugrade to MIT Museum | Explore Old & New Boston including the USS Constitution Ship | Visit Boston Public Library OR Upgrade to Fenway Park | |
| Evening | Evening Social including "Geting to know you" games with new students | Onsite: Activity Club with Arts & Craft Board Games or Badminton or US Sports Night | Explore Copley Sq and the Prudetial | Onsite: US Sports Night Including Swimming or Upgrade to Kayaking on the River | 4th of July Celebration/ Or Visit Institue of Contempory Art | Onsite: Celebration of Graduation & Birthdays followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke | Onsite: Movie Night or Onsite US Sports |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Brunch | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Lessons 9:00- 12:30 | Trip to "Witch City" & Explore Historic Salem, Massachusetts OR Upgrade to the Aquarium |
| Afternoon | Jazz on the Porch or Upgrade to a Red Socks Baseball Game | Cambridge & Harvrd Square | Scavanger Hunt at along the Boston Harbor | Shopping in the City! | Onsite US Sports | Nature Walk at Fresh Pond with Photo Scavenger Hunt | |
| Evening | Evening Social including "Geting to know you" games with new students | Onsite: Activity Club with Arts & Crafts, Board Games or Badminton or US Sports Night | Museum of Fine Arts | Onsite: US Sports Night Including Swimming | Kayaking or Bicycling along the River with Photo Contest | Onsite: Celebration of Graduation & Birthdays followed by a Dance Party w/ Karaoke | Onsite: Movie Night or Onsite US Sports |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group. All costs have to be paid by the student. Students must have written consent from their parent or guardian for any medical treatment to be administered.
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 170 Governor’s Avenue, Medford, MA 02155, Tel: +1 781 306 6000
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance, guard. me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Centre
Tufts University
Conference and Event Services
Harleston Hall
30 Lower Campus Road
Medford, MA 02155-7049 USA
