Welcome to Boston!

ACA’s program gives you the chance to spend a memorable three weeks in the nation’s ultimate college town. Ask Hub City residents what makes their hometown great and you’re going to hear plenty, from American history to pro sports loyalty. ACA’s Boston program is set on the picturesque campus of Tufts University, in the trendy Davis Square neighborhood, a beautiful balance of residential relaxation with easy access to one of America’s most exciting cities. You’ll get to enjoy everything that makes Boston great – especially in the summer! From Newbury Street to Davis Square, the combination of big-city excitement and unbeatable college-town charm has something for everyone. Students ready to experience life at a top-caliber university will find ACA’s Boston program unrivaled!

Awesome Accommodations

Rest easy, because ACA understands the importance of being comfortable in your home away from home. Tufts’ residences feature the comfort, safety and cleanliness you expect from ACA, including air conditioning! You’ll have easy access to all courses and activities, and you’ll be just a short distance from downtown Boston, Davis Square and Cambridge. This prime location offers easy access to the attractions, entertainment and shopping that make Boston a world-class city. Our goal is to consistently create an environment where you’ll be able to concentrate on getting the most out of your summer – staying relaxed, refreshed and ready to excel.

Academic Advantages

A celebrated interdisciplinary university, Tufts offers the rich resources you’d expect from a top-tier institution. Tackle an ACA college-level enrichment course, learn necessary skills to succeed in business, prepare for the SAT or pursue fulfilling internships and community service options. Rich historical resources, internationally renowned museums and outstanding cultural attractions abound throughout this great city, providing the perfect real-world classroom to complement a world-class university. ACA has the perfect opportunities to fulfill your collegiate interests!

Amazing Activities

Afternoons and evening activities are yours to enjoy. Spend an afternoon rowing along the Charles River, polish your backhand or toss a Frisbee in Boston Common. Visit Faneuil Hall Marketplace for serious shopping and dining, then be the first to see one of the summer’s blockbuster flicks. Feeling patriotic? The Paul Revere House is an experience that can’t be missed, and check out the Ghosts and Gravestones Tour if you’re feeling brave. This fantastic city offers endless unique opportunities, and ACA helps you find the ones that interest you most.

Incredible Weekend Adventures

Incredible Weekend Adventures
Spend your weekends exploring spectacular cultural and entertainment destinations after touring top college campuses! You’ll eat signature dishes at famous New England restaurants and visit can’t-miss destinations. Whatever city you’re in, each weekend brings an unforgettable adventure! Our Signature All-Inclusive Weekends Include:

• Wicked Cool Boston Weekend Adventure
• Providence Rhode Island Weekend Adventure
• Cape Cod Weekend Adventure
• Six Flags & Basketball Hall of Fame

New York/Ivy League Extension
(supplemental tuition required)

Extend your New England experience by six days! From Central Park to Broadway, it’s an amazing way to conclude your stay.

Safety and Supervision

ACA has always been committed to absolute safety for every student. We maintain a ten-to-one student-to-staff ratio – one of the lowest in the industry – to ensure everyone gets the unmatched attention and unique personalized programs they deserve. Our luxury residence features a front desk staffed 24 hours a day with trained personnel for your comfort and convenience. As part of our commitment to student safety, ACA staff members live on every student-occupied floor, accompany students on all activities and excursions, and are always equipped with cellphones. ACA takes care to use private transportation for our weekday activities and weekend adventure trips – never public transportation.

A Triple Play of Great Eating

Choices, choices, choices! With ACA, you never have to worry about going hungry. From home-style meals served at breakfast and dinner to lunch options that let you enjoy favorite restaurants, no pre-college summer program gives you as many dining options!

Our breakfast buffet features made-to-order morning specials like omelets, pancakes and waffles alongside plenty of fresh fruit, cereal, bagels, yogurt and pastries, so you’ll be able to fuel up with no problem. If you’d rather take your breakfast on the run, don’t worry, there’s bagels and fresh fruit ready and waiting for you to grab as you go.

Thanks to ACA’s exclusive Dining-on-the-Town-Plan, you’ll have amazing lunch options each weekday. Visit favorite restaurants like Chipotle, Adam’s Pizza, Wings over Somerville, Tasty Gourmet and many other local favorites, in addition to Tufts’ outstanding dining facilities.

Dinners, served up Monday through Thursday, feature a choice of kitchen-fresh entrees, a selection of side dishes, a soup-and-salad bar, beverage bar, and fresh-baked breads and pastries. Fridays, you enjoy a fun dinner at a great local restaurant. And don’t worry; we make sure everyone eats just as well during our exciting weekend adventures!

The Finest Fitness Facilities

You’ll have full access to Cousens Gym Complex, Hamilton Pool, the Hirsh Tennis Center and plenty of other athletic options during your stay. You can always lace up your running shoes for a cross-campus jog, or hit the gym to pump some iron or get moving on an elliptical trainer. Outdoor tennis courts, indoor squash courts and plenty of other options are sure to keep you busy. Of course, a game of touch football or a little Frisbee is always a campus classic. Just make sure to pack your workout gear!

Travel to Boston*

We recommend that students fly nonstop to Boston’s Logan International Airport. There they will be met by ACA staff members, who will escort them to comfortable, air-conditioned shuttles for the short trip to the Tufts University campus. Of course, parents are also welcome to drive students to ACA directly. Contact our office for further information on any of these travel options.

*Transportation costs are not included in tuition.

3-Week Program: July 8 - July 28

4 Day Extension (Optional) to New York City July 28 - August 2