PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
World-class academics for middle and high school students at prestigious universities.Explore our locations
GROW AND LEARN
Gain independence and confidence, making memories that last for a lifetime.Invest in you
FUTURE. READY. NOW.
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Summer Discovery is a pre-college academic and enrichment program for middle and high school students. Spend your summer with us and experience college life while gaining independence and confidence. Courses are taught by university instructors and students live on campus, exploring university towns for a robust pre-college summer experience. For 54 years, we’ve helped transform the lives of more than 100,000 students. We can't wait for you to join us.
Campuses + Locations
With 14 prestigious university partners and great metropolitan locations, Summer Discovery offers a lot to choose from!
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University of Texas at AustinFrom courses in medicine, law, and engineering to psychology and fashion – UT Austin is the perfect setting to find your niche.
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UCLAWhether you have a passion for business, or you’re a born leader – you will get a taste of the college experience as you study under the California sun in Los Angeles.
Soak up the sun
Experience54 years and over 100,000 happy alumni later, we're still a family-owned and operated organization.Explore our campuses
SafetyWe're proud to boast a 10:1 student to counselor ratio and on-campus directors that average 14 years with us.Meet our team
CareWe're here to provide personalized support for you, from application to arrival on campus, and beyond.Get more info
GrowthWith the independence to try new things and meet new people, build self-confidence and social skills.Invest in you![]()
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University of MichiganPassionate about sports? All about the numbers? Just looking for some college prep and SAT help? From sport management to personal finance, architecture, music, and more – we've got you covered.
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City University LondonDo you want to be an entrepreneur? Learn what it takes to build, manage, and operate an international business. Then put your knowledge to the test! Research, market, and sell a product in the famous Spitalfields Market.
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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.
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