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Embassy Tufts University Day Programme
Medford, Boston
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.
Quick Facts
Location: Tufts University
Dates available: 28 Jun - 2 Aug
Ages: 13 – 17
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +1 212 497 8343
Living
- This programme does NOT include accommodation. We recommend that parents book accommodation within easy reach of Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts
Learning
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week each morning
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 15 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Classrooms are standard style
- Classrooms are located at Tufts University campus
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as an end of course report
Programme Information
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:
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball
- Drama and performance activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games
Excursions and Trips
HALF-DAY TRIPS
- 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.
FULL-DAY EXCURSIONS
- Newport, Rhode Island: Students visit this historic city by the sea with great shops, incredible mansions and colonial architecture
- Scusset Beach: A nice sandy beach with crystal clear water
- Charles River Walk: A fantastic view of the Boston skyline from the Charles River, with a visit to the Museum of Science
- Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market: Students go shopping at this historic market place including a visit to downtown crossing and Chinatown.
- Old and New Boston: A visit to the USS Constitution Ship and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
- Fenway Park: The home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Also includes a visit to Boston Public Library, Copley Square and the Prudential Building.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
- New York City: Known as the Big Apple, students can explore its iconic sights
- Six Flags New England: Students get to hang out at this cool theme park with worldclass roller coasters and over 100 rides.
3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES
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 $21.25 which will cover all transportation and excursions for the week.
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.
WEEK 1/4 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun29/Jul20 | Jun30/Jul21 | Jul1/Jul22 | Jul2/Jul23 | Jul3/Jul24 | Jul4/Jul25 | Jul5/Jul26 | |
| Morning | Testing, Orientation and Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip Charles River Walk and Museum of Science | Arrivals/ Departures On-site games or shopping day or Optional trip to NYC |
| Afternoon | Davis Square Scavenger Hunt | Walk the Freedom Trail | Visit Harvard University | Visit Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market, Downtown Crossing and Chinatown - Shopping and History - Boston by Night! | Exploring the North End/ Sports Museum |
| WEEK 2/5 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul6/Jul27 | Jul7/Jul218 | Jul8/Jul29 | Jul9/Jul30 | Jul10/Jul31 | Jul11/Aug1 | Jul12/Aug2 | |
| Morning | Testing, Orientation and Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip to Scusset Beach | Games at Lawn on D or optional trip Six Flags New England |
| Afternoon | Visit the Massachusetts State House | Shopping at Newbury Street/Assembly Row | Visit MIT University or MIT Museum | Old and New Boston: A visit to the USS Constitution Ship and the Institute of Contemporary Art | New England Aquarium |
See sample programme
| WEEK 3/6 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul13/Aug3 | Jul14/Aug4 | Jul15/Aug5 | Jul16/Aug6 | Jul17/Aug7 | Jul18/Aug8 | Jul19/Aug9 | |
| Morning | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day trip Newport Rhode Island | On-site games or shopping day or Optional trip to NYC |
| Afternoon | Stroll Beacon Hill | Cambridge / Harvard Square, Harvard Art Museum | Water Sports or Games | Visit Fenway Park, Boston Public Library, Copley Square and Prudential Building | Nature Walk at Fresh Pond |
Student Welfare
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:
- Airport transfers
- Information about local services
- Assistance with individual and personal problems
- Emergency contact
Medical Information
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.
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