What ages does Tufts College Experience accept?

Tufts College Experience is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Tufts College Experience cost?

Tufts College Experience publishes $1,965/week for the standard session. USD, $1965/week residential; $1532.67/week commuter; includes housing and meals for residential Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Tufts College Experience?

Tufts College Experience is operated by a university program, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Tufts College Experience provide lunch?

Yes — Tufts College Experience includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Academic · Ages 15–17

Tufts College Experience

Tufts University · $1,965/week

A pre-college program for rising high school juniors and seniors to experience college life and academics at Tufts

▌ Editor's read The Tufts College Experience is a pre-college program for high school students, operated by Tufts University. The program offers a variety of academic courses, including STEM, arts, and humanities, taught by Tufts faculty and instructors. Students live in university dorms and participate in social activities, giving them a comprehensive college experience. The program's website indicates it has been running for over 20 years, with the earliest archived page for the 'College Experience' program dating back to 2004. The program is part of Tufts University's University College, which oversees various pre-college and continuing education initiatives. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing for this university-run program. Social media handles for Tufts University are active and promote various university programs, including pre-college offerings.

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Since 200620+ years operating

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University programRun by an academic institution

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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Tufts College Experience serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day and overnight options
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 2006 (20 years)
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 15–17
Address: Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Phone: 617-627-2000
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD, $1965/week residential; $1532.67/week commuter; includes housing and meals for residential

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Tufts College Experience

What ages does Tufts College Experience accept?: Tufts College Experience is open to children ages 15–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Tufts College Experience cost?: Tufts College Experience publishes $1,965/week for the standard session. USD, $1965/week residential; $1532.67/week commuter; includes housing and meals for residential Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Tufts College Experience?: Tufts College Experience is operated by a university program, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tufts College Experience provide lunch?: Yes — Tufts College Experience includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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