Get a meaningful educational experience and start to build the foundation for a competitive college application. Explore 25+ pre-college courses at leading universities including UCLA, CU Boulder, and UT Austin. 

For summer 2020, we are offering a first-of-its-kind program from the braintrust Ideagen. This virtual program brings together high school students from across the globe to engage in hands-on projects that will tackle the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Goals Development.

For more than 40 years, the safety of our students has been the top priority of Summer Discovery and our university partners, and this summer is no different. Out of an abundance of caution, Summer Discovery has made the difficult decision to cancel our on-campus programs for the summer of 2020. Our university partners have also cancelled their own programs this summer. In addition to our safety concerns, we have realized that we will not be able to deliver the complete pre-college experience, as there will be limited on-campus facilities and most off-campus trips won’t be possible. While we won’t see you on campus this summer, we hope to see you in one of our online courses this year, or on campus next year – we’re working to create the very best pre-college experiences for 2021. 

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Campuses + Locations in 2021

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

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. 

Connect with a bold and innovative community of scholars. Experience hands-on courses in science, math, technology, and engineering.

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.