Summer Discovery is a pre-college enrichment program for high school and middle school students that combines academics with fun, activities, and sports. Students experience college life while gaining independence, self-confidence, and social skills. Courses are taught by university instructors and students live on campus, exploring university towns for a robust, complete pre-college summer experience. For 53 years, we’ve helped more than 100,000 students learn and grow. We can't wait for you to join us. 

Your Summer Starts Here

Campuses + Locations

With 14 university partners and great metropolitan locations, Summer Discovery offers a lot to choose from!

From courses in medicine, law, and engineering to psychology and fashion – UT Austin is the perfect setting to find your niche.

Earn college credit in your field of interest, or study sharks in our Shark Research Academy, while you enjoy the sun and South Florida's subtropical climate.

Spend your summer in Washington, D.C. at one of America’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Enjoy museums, history, and cultural diversity while studying law, business & entrepreneurship, leadership, and more.

Experience the collaboration of two top universities in the exciting city of Singapore. Choose one of two amazing Academies, Yale-NUS Leadership & Global Citizenship or UCLA Anderson Business of Entertainment, Media, & Sports. 

Family-owned since 1966

Summer Discovery was founded by Mike and Judy Musiker. Their sons, Bob and Jimmy Musiker, expanded the breadth of programs to include pre-college and middle school enrichment through collaborative partnerships with 14 prestigious universities. We're still a Musiker family-owned organization, featuring the most experienced leadership.