Youth Leadership Program 2010
   
Boston - Simmons College
The AETS program is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the universities where we operate.

Simmons College is a nationally distinguished, small university in the heart of Boston.  Located in Boston's lively Fenway neighborhood, the historic, tree-lined neighborhood is a mix of cafes, colleges, museums, and the Longwood Medical Area, a world-renowned hub for medical research and teaching.  

Simmons College is easily accessible by public transportation.  There are two “T” (subway) stops on the Green Line close to the campus.

The Simmons residence campus is a cozy oasis with traditional brick residence halls on a grassy, tree-lined quad where students study on sunny days.  During baseball season, you will often hear the cheers of Red Sox fans from nearby legendary Fenway Park.


Campus and Residence Hall
Main Academic Building
Main Building
Residence Campus Quad
Arnold Residence Hall
Arnold Main Floor Lounge
Arnold Main Floor Kitchen
Arnold Hall dorm room
Arnold Hall dorm room
Arnold Hall kitchenette on
each floor
Arnold Hall study lounge on
each floor

Cafeteria Entrance
Cafeteria Seating
Cafeteria
Cafeteria Food Station
Bookstore
Classroom
Computer Station for
email access
 Main Hall Lounge
Basketball Court
 Indoor Swimming Pool
Alumnae Hall used for
activities
"T" stop 2 blocks from campus


WEEK ONE
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3-Jul
4-Jul
5-Jul
6-Jul
7-Jul
8-Jul
9-Jul
7:30-8:30 am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
9:00-10:45 am
Arrivals 14:00-18:00.  Transfer from BOS to campus. Check into Dorms
Full Day Excursion: Freedom Trail+ Holocaust Memorial
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
10:45 - 11:00 am
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
11:00 am -12:30 pm
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
12:30-1:30 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
2:00-5:00 pm
Tour library, orientation to research materials and facilities
HD Excursion: Museum of African American History & Black Freedom Trail
Presentation by Institute of Peace Studies
HD Excursion: Salem
Work on project
6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner
Dinner off campus
Dinner
Dinner off campus
Dinner
Dinner off campus
Dinner
7:00 - 10:00 pm
 Orientation (Ice Breakers + assign buddy) + Welcome Party
4th of July Festivities + Fireworks
Work on project
Prudential Center Observatory
Basketball in Gym + Work on project
Return from Salem
Dance Party
11:00
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WEEK TWO
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
10-Jul
11-Jul
12-Jul
13-Jul
14-Jul
15-Jul
16-Jul
17-Jul
7:30-8:30 am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
9:00-10:45 am
FD Excursion: Morning: Whale Watch Cruise.  Afternoon: Harvard University
HD Excursion: MIT University tour + MIT Museums
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Final Presentations
Room inspection, key return, check out
10:45 - 11:00 am
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
10:00-13:00 departure transfer to BOS.        10:00 Optional Educational Tour to New York departure                          10:00  Optional Volunteer Experience begins
11:00 am -12:30 pm
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Final Presentations
12:30-1:30 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
2:00-5:00 pm
Presentation by Leadership Institute
Swimming on campus + Work on project
HD Excursion: Courthouse Tour + Meet the Boston Mayor + City Hall tour
Guest speaker
Last chance shopping
6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner off campus
Dinner off campus
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner off campus
Dinner
Dinner
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Cambridgesidee Galleria
Work on project
Work on Project
Volleyball on campus + Work on project
Work on project
Preparation for final presentations
Graduation & Farewell Party
11:00
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