Working for Summer Discovery and Discovery Internships

Thank you for your interest in working for Summer Discovery programs and Discovery Internships. Since 1966 thousands of teenagers have joined us on a Summer Discovery pre-college enrichment programs, Jr. Discovery middle school enrichment programs. Last summer our enrollment included students from 42 states and 41 countries.

We are looking for dedicated, hard working, open-minded people who have an abundance of energy and a desire to supervise/mentor teenagers during the summer. Our programs are from 3-7 weeks, beginning in late June, early July and ending in early to mid-August. All applicants for domestic programs must be 21 years of age or older by June 24th.    All applicants for international programs must be 25 years of age or older by June 29th.  Proficiency in a foreign language and study abroad experience is required for international program candidates.  Successful applicants can expect to have a challenging and rewarding summer. 

Summer Discovery operates 10 pre-college enrichment programs for teenagers 14-18 years of age: UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Emerson College in Boston, University of Pennsylvania, Cambridge University (UK), China, Spain and Italy.

Jr. Discovery operates 2 summer enrichment programs for students completing grades 6-8 at UCLA and Georgetown University.

Discovery Internships operates 5 internship programs for High School students in New York City, Boston, Chicago,  Los Angeles and London.

We offer specialized concentrations in Community Service and College Admissions Prep.  Please list any experience you may have on your application.