PROGRAM PILLARS
Top-Tier Academics
- Over 50 unique courses and workshops to choose from
- Unique courses are taught by experienced instructors who provide exploratory, hands-on multi-disciplinary learning opportunities
- Immersive, hands-on learning makes it fun in the classroom with age-appropriate activities and content
- Social-emotional development in and out of the classroom builds confidence
Unforgettable Experiences On and Off Campus
- Enjoy jampacked on-campus programs like Silent Discos, Karaoke, Movie Nights, Trivia Games, and more.
- Students can explore 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.
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Summer Discovery Campus Staff & Nurse Availability
Immersive, hands-on learning makes it fun in the classroom. Develop hard and soft skills while learning more about academic areas of interest.
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- Apply online and select your campus.
- 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
Residential
- Live in a secure residence hall
- Eat in university dining halls each day
- Daily supervised programs, trips, and events every afternoon and evening
Commuter
- 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.
- Teaching assistants monitor the dining hall.
- Nurse lives on campus and is available 24 hours/day. No student is allowed off campus without supervision.
Student to Staff Ratios
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Middle 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.
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We offer additional experiential and pre-college programs for high school students and gifted & talented students in grades 1-12.