Location: Tufts University
Dates available: 01 Jul – 02 Aug
Ages: 13 – 17
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +1 212 497 834
The campus has fantastic facilities including a modern sports hall, indoor swimming pool and running track with a recreational field and outdoor space as well as spacious residence halls. It’s surrounded by beautiful New England villages and countryside, dramatic coastlines, popular beaches and the attractions of Boston is within easy reach. Each day is filled with great lessons and lots of exciting activities, without accommodation.
This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts
Breakfast
Not included
Lunch
Two courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekend): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake.
Evening Meal
Not included
Snacks
Vending machines located in the residence buildings for drinks and confectionery.
Facilities
Meals
Meals served in a large self-service canteen in Dewick-McPhie Dining Hall.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at Hillside Apartments where they will register.
Welcome
On the first day 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 informationwhich will help them during their days.
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during evenings. These activities could be onsite or near to the centre. These may include:
Our students get to explore exciting places in and around Boston such as: Harvard University, MIT University, the New England Aquarium and Massachusetts State House.
Extra
All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Some includes the full 7 days of the week, others 6 days (excluding Sundays) and the Malta programme for Juniors (8-13) include 5 days. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.
Students will need to purchase a Charlie Card for $22.50 which will cover all transportation and excursions for the week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 |
| 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 |
| Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Davis Square with Scavenger Hunt, Campus Tour & University Life, Boston Culture Club & 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 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 |
| 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 |
| Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Shopping on Newbury Street & Assembly Row |
Visit the Massachusettes State House w/ Multiple Choice Quiz Then Stroll Beacon Hill |
Visit MIT University Guided by ES & OPTIONAL MIT Museum |
Explore Old & New Boston including the USS Constitution Ship |
Visit Boston Public Library OR $Optional Fenway Park (12 Student Minimum) |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 | Breakfast 7:30 |
| 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 |
| Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 | Lunch 12:30 |
| Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon | Afternoon |
| Cambridge & Harvrd Square |
Onsite Games | Shopping! | Onsites Sports: Badmitten or Socccer $Optional Bowling |
Nature Walk at Fresh Pond with Photo Scavenger Hunt |
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
