Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter)
A commuter pre-college program for high school students interested in engineering design and problem-solving at Tufts
▌ Editor's read The Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) is a pre-college program offered by Tufts University, specifically through its University College. The program is designed for high school students to engage in hands-on engineering design, focusing on problem-solving and innovation. It is a day program, indicating students commute daily. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no specific Google review rating or count for this particular program, but Tufts University generally holds a strong reputation. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Social media handles for Tufts University are @tuftsuniversity on Instagram and TuftsUniversity on Facebook, as listed on the main university website.
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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 (Commuter)
- What ages does Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) accept?
- Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) 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 (Commuter) cost?
- Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) publishes $2,213/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 (Commuter)?
- Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) 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 (Commuter) provide lunch?
- Yes — Tufts Engineering Design Lab (Commuter) 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.
Planning guides
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