Schedule of Events

Group outings to Harvard Square, Faneuil Hall, and Newbury Street. Movie and game nights in the dorms. Basketball at FitRec and Ultimate Frisbee on the Boston Common.

These are just a few examples of what students participate in during a summer in Boston. Program events help orient you to the city of Boston and help you get to know the other students in the program. And they're fun! Take a look at the schedule of events from last summer—it will give you an idea of how you will spend your time on campus. Optional and impromptu events planned by the Program Assistants and staff also take place throughout the summer.

In addition, we offer a workshop with the Boston University Office of Admissions. This workshop focuses on helping you with the college admission process along with how to succeed when you get to college.

Note: To help build a community among the Summer Challenge students, participation is mandatory for all planned activities. Students will have an opportunity to explore outside activities during scheduled free time - such as practicing their musical instrument, playing sports at FitRec, or walking around Boston.

Sample Schedule of Summer Challenge Events from 2011

Please note that this is a sample schedule from last summer's program and activities may be different in 2012.

Sunday, July 10

  • Check-in at Warren Towers (700 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th floor), 1 - 4 pm
  • Student Orientation in the Warren Towers Cinema Room, 4:30 pm
  • Dinner in the Warren Towers Dining Room, 5 pm
  • Public Safety Talk in the Warren Towers Cinema Room, 7 pm
  • Floor meeting with your Program and Resident Assistants, 8 pm

Monday, July 11

  • Program Assistants will pick you up at your classroom for the afternoon activity:
    Get a tour of the BU campus and get your BU Photo ID, 3 pm
  • International Students Only - Mandatory for all International Students, 3:15 pm
    A program assistant will bring you to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) for international student check-in.
    Bring your BU Photo ID, original passport, & I-94 card (or F1 Student Visa).
  • “Ice” Night: Ice Breakers and Ice Cream, 6:50 pm
  • Homework/Free Time, 9 - 11 pm

Tuesday, July 12

  • Homework/Free Time, 3 - 6 pm
  • Discover Faneuil Hall, 6 pm

Wednesday, July 13

  • Afternoon Activities: Pick from four fun selections, 3:15 pm
  • Homework/Free Time, 5:30 - 11 pm

Thursday, July 14

  • Homework/Free Time, 3 - 6 pm
  • Evening Activities: Choose from four amazing options, 6 pm

Friday, July 15

  • Homework/Free Time, 3 - 7:45 pm
  • Wanna Bet?! Test your luck at the Summer Challenge Hard Rock Casino, 7:45 pm

Saturday, July 16

  • Beach Trip to Hampton Beach, NH, 9 am

Sunday, July 17

  • Free Time: Look at your "What to do for free in Boston" handout!

Monday, July 18

  • Homework/Free Time, 3 - 6 pm
  • Enjoy Hah-vard Square, 6 pm

Tuesday, July 19

  • College Workshop with the Boston University Office of Admission, 3:15 pm
  • Homework/Free Time, 5 - 11 pm

Wednesday, July 20

  • Optional Activity: Sports in the FitRec Center or Pre-Professional Medical Science Workshop with Glen Zamansky, Assistant Dean of BU Pre-Medical Studies, 3:15 pm
  • Improv Asylum: Come see Boston’s premier Improv Comedy Group perform a private show for us, 7:40 pm

Thursday, July 21

  • Practice your final presentations/Free Time, 3 - 8 pm
  • Dancing Under the Stars: Hawaiian Theme Dance, 8 pm

Friday, July 22

  • Final presentations and reception, 10 am - 1 pm