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. 

2020 programs

Campuses + Locations

With 14 prestigious 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.

Whether 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. 

Passionate 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.

Do 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.

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.