Boston Intellectuals · Optional Add-On · In Partnership with Ivy Standard

The Ivy Standard Educational Camp Tour

Your program at Harvard is only the beginning. Right after the closing ceremony, continue into a full Ivy League Educational Camp Tour — a college-readiness journey through America's greatest universities and cities.

Harvard College Readiness7 Universities · 8 StatesGrades 7–118 Days
Please note: Ivy Standard is an independent third-party company — a sister company of Boston Intellectuals — that operates these educational tours. For full details, visit www.ivystandard.org.

The tour begins the moment your Boston Intellectuals program ends. You finish at Harvard, then step straight onto the road — no gap, no separate trip. One journey: compete, then explore the colleges you're aiming for.

Moments from the tour

Tour group at Niagara Falls
At Niagara Falls
Tour group at the US Capitol, Washington DC
Washington, DC — the Capitol
Ivy Standard tour moment
On the Ivy Standard tour
Tour group moment on the road
Moments from the journey

Photos courtesy of Harvard Student Agencies and our program participants.

The journey

The Ivy League Educational Camp Tour follows a college-readiness core — orientation, grants & internships, and essay writing within the walls of Harvard — then travels the Northeast to the campuses and cities that shape America.

Signature Experiences
  • Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck
  • Statue of Liberty & Times Square
  • Central Park & The Plaza Hotel ("Home Alone")
  • Capitol & White House, Washington DC
  • Manhattan skyscraper top views
Program Highlights
  • Harvard College Readiness Program
  • Grants & Internships, Essay Writing
  • MIT, Washington DC, Philadelphia
  • Manhattan & Columbia
  • Yale & Brown

Universities you'll visit

New England Tour — 5–6 universities, 8 states

Harvard UniversityMITPrincetonColumbiaBrownUniversity of PennsylvaniaYale

Full Sample Itinerary — 8 Days

Below is a real day-by-day program. Dates shown are a sample; exact dates are confirmed per departure.

Day 1

Arrival in Boston

  • Arrival in Boston
  • Boston evening sightseeing
  • Dinner; check-in (Hilton Garden Inn or equivalent hotel)
  • Early-bird perks: extensive Harvard College Readiness Program, US cell line + unlimited internet (1 line per group of 4), Harvard notebook & pen gifts, more activities

Day 2

Harvard Program & MIT

  • Departure 8:15 am
  • 9:00–10:30: Harvard Program Opening
  • Break, then Harvard Art / COOP (11:30–1:00)
  • Harvard Program: Session 1; lunch
  • MIT Life Panel
  • MIT Tour / Visit
  • Dinner

Day 3

Harvard Program · Sessions 2 & 3

  • Departure 8:15 am
  • 9:00–10:30: Harvard Program Session 2
  • Break, then Harvard Art / COOP (11:30–1:00)
  • Harvard Program: Session 3; lunch
  • Sightseeing, brand shopping, Copley Place, Prudential
  • Informative orientation; dinner (late group check-in)

Day 4

Program Finale & Awards

  • Departure 8:15 am
  • 9:00–11:30: Harvard Program Session 4
  • 11:30–12:30: Harvard Program Session 5
  • Certificate & Award Ceremony; lunch
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History; football match at Harvard Stadium; dinner
  • Late group (9:00–12:30): Harvard Law Library, Museum, COOP

Day 5

Washington, DC

  • Departure 8:15 am
  • Washington travel
  • White House / Congress Hall
  • Lunch; national museums
  • Dinner; check-in

Day 6

Philadelphia & Princeton

  • Philadelphia travel (9–11 am)
  • UPenn campus tour / visit; lunch
  • Princeton University
  • Manhattan skyscraper top view; dinner

Day 7

New York City

  • Columbia University (Plan B: Madame Tussauds); lunch
  • Statue of Liberty · The Plaza ("Home Alone")
  • Trump Tower · 5th Avenue · largest Nike store
  • Times Square night view · Central Park; dinner

Day 8

Yale & Brown · Departure

  • Departure 9:00 am
  • Yale University tour / visit; lunch
  • Brown University tour / visit; dinner
  • Departure from Logan Airport

Program at a glance

Sample Cuisines
  • Ivy League universities' halls (lunch or dinner)
  • American conventional breakfast
  • Pizzas: Margarita, Veggie, Halal & Buffalo
  • McDonald's / Subway, chicken nuggets
  • Homemade cuisine
  • Turkish / Kazakh / Uyghur cuisines
  • Organic vegan cuisine (on demand)
  • Halal cuisine (on demand)
Sample Hotels (3–4 stars)
  • Hyatt Place
  • Ramada Hotel
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott
  • La Quinta by Wyndham
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • DoubleTree by Hilton
  • Sheraton Hotel
Program Facts

New England Tour: 5–6 universities, 5–6 states, and cities including Boston, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, New Haven, and Providence.

Preferred grades: 7th–11th (parents & guardians welcome).

Travel insurance: Yes (depending on agents and programs).

Meals: 2 daily + 1 snack.

Certificate: students receive certificates depending on the university program (e.g., Harvard).

Course options: Harvard/MIT Admission Lecture, Students' Life Panel, Harvard College Readiness Programs, Harvard Summer Programs (e.g., Business/Government), and boot camps.

What the tour gives you

Beyond the sightseeing, the Ivy Standard tour is a structured college-readiness program built to help you develop the profile, plan, and mindset for your dream university.

Set Clear Goals

Define your college application journey with direction and purpose.

College-Ready Profile

Build a profile theme aligned with your academic and personal strengths.

Essay-Ready

Leave with a polished college application essay draft.

Resource-Ready

A curated list of scholarships, research labs, and grants.

Meet Ivy Students

Insider advice from current students at top universities.

Intrinsic Motivation

Lasting drive for academic excellence and personal growth.

Apply for the Tour

Complete the form below to reserve your place on the 8-day Ivy League Educational Camp Tour. Our team will confirm your dates, final price, and payment details — tour pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and options selected.

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The tour is designed to begin the moment your Harvard program ends.

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Educational tours are operated by Ivy Standard Educational Consulting, LLC (ivystandard.org), an independent third-party company and sister company of Boston Intellectuals, offered as an optional add-on to Boston Intellectuals programs. The itinerary above is a sample; itineraries, dates, universities, hotels, meals, and accommodations are subject to change — up to approximately 20% — depending on season, availability, agents, and other factors. Hotel and cuisine names are representative examples. Tour pricing is quoted individually and confirmed before payment. University visits are campus tours and do not imply admission or endorsement. Ivy Standard is not affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by the Ivy League or any of its member institutions. Photos courtesy of Harvard Student Agencies and program participants.

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