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.
Key Facts:
Price (per week):
Twin standard rooms: $1900
Location: Boston, Tufts University
Dates: 28th June – 2nd Aug 2026
Ages: 13– 18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group leader)
Sample Excursions: Charles River Walk, Visit to Salem Massachusetts
Always starting on a Monday including tuition, afternoon activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information.
Dining & facilities
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
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.
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 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. Other activities include:
Upgraded Packages or Optional Activities could include the following:
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.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Week 1 | ||||||
| Arrivals / Departures | Orientation & Placement | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full Day Trip Charles River Walk and Visit to Museum of Science |
| Explore The Freedom Trail & Holocaust Memorial | Visit Massachusetts State House w/ Quiz & Stroll Beacon Hill | Walking Tour of MIT and Cambridge area | Boston Harbour Boat Tour | Explore Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Market Place | ||
| Welcome New Arrivals & Getting to Know You Games | Explore Davis Square | American Sports or Arts & Crafts | Campus Photo Scavenger Hunt | Downtown Crossing & Chinatown | Onsite 4th of July Celebration – Yard Games, Karaoke & Food! | Boston By Night |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| Week 2 | |||||||
| Visit Copley Square with Shopping at The Prudential Centre OR OPTIONAL TRIP: Newport RI, Cliff Walks and Visit Mansions |
Visit to the Boston Public Gardens and Photo Contest | Visit the USS Constitution and Museum | Shopping on Newbury Street & Assembly Row | Explore North End Boston’s Little Italy | Walking Tour Harvard University & Harvard Square |
Full Day Trip to Salem Massachusetts with a visit to Salem Witch Museum | Arrivals / Departures Onsite Sports AM & Assembly Row Outlets PM OR OPTIONAL TRIP: Six Flags |
| Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | |||
| Dance Party & Karaoke | American Sports or Arts & Crafts | Scavenger Hunt @ the Boston Harbor | Sip & Paint Activity with MockTails | Sports & Team Games | Dance Party & Karaoke | Boston By Night | Casino Night |
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.
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
In case of emergency
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: Tel: +1 212 497 8343
Embassy Summer Centre
Tufts University
Conference and Event Services
Harleston Hall
30 Lower Campus Road
Medford, MA 02155-7049 USA
(BOS) Logan International Airport 30-minute drive
Local public transport services
College Ave / Dearborn Road bus stop 5-minute walk
West Medford subway station 30-minute walk
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