Camp · STEM · Ages 15–17 · $2,975/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 15–17

Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential)

Medford · $2,975/week

A residential pre-college program for high school students interested in engineering design and problem-solving at

▌ Editor's read The Tufts Engineering Design Lab is a residential pre-college program for high school students, operated by Tufts University. The website details a curriculum focused on engineering design, problem-solving, and hands-on projects, including topics like robotics and sustainable design. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes a supportive learning environment. The website mentions that all program staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Tufts University generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews), reflecting the university's overall reputation, though specific reviews for this pre-college program are not readily available. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Social media links on the Tufts University College website lead to the main university accounts, @tuftsuniversity on Instagram and TuftsUniversity on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) 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 stem, 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Address: Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA
  • Phone: 617-627-2000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential)

What ages does Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) accept?
Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) 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 Engineering Design Lab (Residential) cost?
Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) publishes $2,975/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential)?
Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) provide lunch?
Yes — Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Residential) 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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