PROGRAM PILLARS
Top-Tier Academics
- Courses range from 2 to 6 weeks
- Over 300 unique courses and comprehensive academies
- Each course is designed to be immersive and hands-on
- Each campus offers unique courses that they are known for, from Sports Management and Entertainment to Medicine and Fashion Design – there is sure to be a curriculum to suit every student
- Design your day, your way – either 2 enrichment courses or 1 academy in a preferred area
Unforgettable Experiences On and Off Campus
- Enjoy jampacked on-campus programs like Silent Discos, Karaoke, Movie Nights, BBQs and more
- Students have an all-access pass to university facilities like the gym, dining halls, recreation centers, and more
- Off-campus trips vary based on location but often include trips to the beach, lake, city landmarks, theme parks, sporting events, local hot spots and more
Prestigious University Campus Programs
Summer Discovery Campus Staff & Nurse Availability
Unique courses and comprehensive academies taught by experienced instructors provide exploratory, multi-disciplinary learning opportunities. Students develop hard and soft skills while learning more about academic areas of interest. Hands-on experiential learning fosters development of 21st century skills like teamwork and communication.
- Apply online.
- Make sure to determine which campus and curriculum option are right for you ahead of time.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis – the earlier you apply, the more choices you will have. Most decisions are made within 5 business days.
- Once accepted, it's time to officially enroll and place your deposit to hold your spot.
- Course registration typically opens in February, so make sure you are ready to go!
- Final payment is due in April (or later if late enrollment), then get ready to countdown the days until Summer Discovery!
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
- Live like a college student in a secure residence hall
- Eat in university dining halls each day
- Daily programs, trips, and events every afternoon and evening
- Enjoy a bit of free time to explore the area local to campus
- Get a taste of learning in a university setting
- Enjoy afternoon activities
- Eat lunch in the dining halls
SAFETY & SECURITY
Age appropriate supervision, prioritized wellbeing.
- Staff must clear thorough criminal background checks and complete specialized training for working with minors.
- Students may move about specific campus areas in groups of three or more at designated times.
- While students have a sense of freedom, staff constantly keep in close communication with students to ensure they are where they need to be.
- Residential Counselors monitor the dining hall.
- Nurse lives on campus and is available 24 hours/day. No student is allowed off campus without supervision.
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UCLAUCLAHigh School Campus Offerings
Choose from a variety of top-tier universities. A new campus to discover, a new city to explore, a new college-ready version of yourself to emerge.
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management
University of Michigan
Dartmouth
Georgetown University
X Games Action Sports Management Academy at UC Santa Barbara
We offer additional experiential and pre-college programs for middle school students and gifted & talented students in grades 1-12.