Optional trip
Provincetown & Cape Cod
Take a day trip to Provincetown on Cape Cod to explore its coastal streets, waterfront and New England atmosphere.
Trip details
Suffolk University
A downtown Boston base near Boston Common and the city’s historic sights. Live, learn and discover the USA with YES USA.
June 28–August 8, 2027Mondays
Ages 12–20Junior summer program
Residence hallsDouble
15 hours per weekGeneral English · A1–C1
24-hour supportThroughout your program
Accommodation photographs show examples. Room allocation and furnishings may vary.
Accommodation & meals
Your home on campus.
Miller Residence Hall: double rooms, with an en-suite bathroom shared between two rooms.
- Rooms
- Double
- Bathrooms
- Suite bathroom · 1 per 4 students
- Meals
- Buffet breakfast and lunch on weekdays, with brunch on weekends. Dinners are in the city using YES USA meal cards; occasional deliveries are arranged for arrivals and campus activities.
- Supervision
- 24-hour support
Room features, services & group arrangements
Room features & services
- Wi-Fi
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Full room cleaning on arrival
- Common areas and 24/7 security
- Air conditioning
- Twin XL bed, desk, chair, and dresser
- Weekly linen exchange and one mid-stay cleaning
- Laundry facilities
Group arrangements
Tell us your group size, dates and group leader requirements. Our team will help you plan accommodation and travel arrangements.
Request a proposalA typical day
Learning. Discovery. Life together.
An example of how learning, city visits and time together fit into your day. Classes may take place in the morning or afternoon, depending on your program.
- Wake-up time
Start together
Breakfast with your group and time to get ready for the day.
- Morning
Time to learn
Build your confidence in English through lessons matched to your level.
- Midday
Pause & refuel
Take a break for lunch and catch up with your group.
- Afternoon
Explore more
Enjoy excursions, campus activities or classes, depending on your program.
- Evening
Share the day
Enjoy dinner and time together after the day’s discoveries.
- Wind-down
Rest & recharge
Return to your residence and settle in, with program support close by.
Classes & levels
15 hours a week. Every level welcome.
Build confidence through discussions, role-play and collaborative projects. Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner to advanced.
A1A2B1B2C1
General English, course materials and an end-of-course certificate are included. From 15 with B2 or above, you can choose one of our specialist courses instead, subject to campus and session availability.
About General English
Specialist courses · Ages 15–20
Go beyond General English.
Explore specialist courses for students aged 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above).
B2 or above · Ages 15–20
Model United Nations
Research global issues, represent a country and practice public speaking in a Model UN simulation.
Course detailsB2 or above · Ages 15–20
AI Unlocked
Learn to use AI creatively and responsibly, evaluate its answers and develop an original project.
Course detailsB2 or above · Ages 15–20
Business Leaders
Develop a startup idea, research your market and present your business plan in a final pitch.
Course detailsB2 or above · Ages 15–20
University Discovery
Explore US university life and admissions, research your options and build a simulated application, with college tours connecting learning to campus life.
Course detailsCourse availability varies by session. Confirm your preferred course and dates with our team.
Location
Downtown, Boston.
A downtown Boston base near Boston Common and the city’s historic sights.
- Campus
- Suffolk University
- Area
- Downtown
- Getting around
- Downtown Boston, near Boston Common and the Freedom Trail.
Campus life
Around campus.
Campus, residence and YES USA program photographs.
Excursions & activities
Discover more.
A taste of the destination itinerary. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.
Places to discover
Sample program
Week 1, day by day.
A real example from our 2027 program at Suffolk University. Activities and their order are confirmed for your chosen program.
- Day 1MondayArrival
- Day 2TuesdayMorning Classes
- Seaport District & Harborwalk
- Charles River boat tour
- Day 3WednesdayMorning Classes
- Boston Common & Beacon Hill
- Ghost tour
- Day 4ThursdayMorning Classes
- Bunker Hill
- USS Constitution
- Day 5FridayMorning Classes
- Chinatown
- Day 6SaturdayMorning Brunch
- Freedom Trail
- Quincy Market
- Day 7SundayMorning Brunch
- Day trip to Salem
Sample program, subject to change. The final schedule is issued one month before arrival; no excursions take place on arrival and departure days.
Optional trips
Make room for one more discovery.
Add another destination or experience to your summer. Optional trips are separate from the scheduled excursions and combo programs.
Optional trips depend on your dates and availability. Ask our team about the arrangements for your stay.
Combo programs
More than one destination · One summer plan
Summer combinations
More cities. More discoveries.
Connect your campus stay with another destination. Plan the campus sequence, dates and duration with our team.
Routes depend on campus dates and availability. Your proposal confirms the city order and travel arrangements.
Dates & ages
Summer 2027.
- Campus dates
- June 28–August 8, 2027
- Arrivals
- Mondays
- Your stay
- Duration and availability confirmed with our team
These dates show when the campus is open. Confirm your dates and availability before booking travel.
Browse summer datesCampus fact sheet (PDF)Good questions
Before you say yes.
Our team can help you choose the right campus and explain the details.
Which courses can we take here?
General English is the core course, with classes from beginner to advanced (A1–C1). Specialist choices are Business Leaders, AI Unlocked, Model United Nations and University Discovery. Specialist courses are for ages 15–20 with upper-intermediate English (B2 or above), subject to session availability.
How are bathrooms shared?
Suite-style bathrooms connect two double rooms, with one bathroom for every four students.
Can our group leaders stay close to the students?
Tell us your group leader requirements. We’ll explain the available arrangements and how they relate to student accommodation.
More summer campuses
Explore other programs.
Find another campus for your summer in the USA.
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Stevens Institute of Technology
Summer Camp · Ages 13–20
Campus detailsA bigger world is waiting
Your summer starts with a conversation.
Tell us your dates, ages and group size. We’ll send a tailored proposal.
University names identify campus locations. YES USA programs are not university-delivered courses or university endorsements.