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The world's leading summer enrichment program for middle and high school students.

For Parents of Students Joining Us This Summer

For parents and students joining us this summer, please check your Campus Updates page for pre-arrival, packing, linen, campus contact details, and travel info. We'll be updating these pages throughout the summer. Please bookmark the page and refer to it for updates and information. If you need the login information, please contact our office.

What is a Typical Day Like?

Experience what life is like on-campus from the eyes of our students. From all-you-can-eat-breakfasts, to trips to major league sporting events - each day is fun and unique! See why our students love our programs.

Experience Life On Campus

a day in the life a summer discovery student

industry-leading Experience

With over 56 years experience and over 100,000 happy alumni later, we're still a family-owned and operated organization.

superior Safety standards

We've always placed student safety and security as our top priority. Our 10:1 student to staff ratio is just one of many safety practices.

Personalized Support

We're here to provide personalized support for you, from application to arrival on campus, and beyond.

Guided Independence

With the independence to try new things and meet new people, you'll build self-confidence and social skills.

What is Summer Discovery?

Summer Discovery is the world’s leading pre-college summer program provider for students grades 6-12. For over 56 years, we have welcomed students from around the world to our exciting high school pre-college and middle school summer enrichment programs.

We offer over 300+ courses at prestigious universities and colleges in the US and UK.

From courses in surfing the Pacific, to in-depth studies in science, business, medicine, and more - we prepare students for college and career success.

Call us at 516-447-4907 to speak to one of our Summer Program Specialists.

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Popular Campuses This Week

UCLAExtremely Limited AvailabilityLos Angeles, CaliforniaEngaging courses in medicine, business, law, coding, psychology, and many more!2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 Week Residential or Commuter ProgramsTuition ranging from $3,299-$12,899For students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Discover Apply Now
University of MichiganExtremely Limited AvailabilityAnn Arbor, MichiganSpecial courses in business, sports management, and cybersecurity. Inc. Young Entrepreneurs Program available.2, 3, or 5 Week ProgramsTuition ranging from $3,299 - $10,799For students completing grades 9 -12 (ages 14-18)Discover Apply Now
Georgetown Middle School EnrichmentSome AvailabilityWashington, DCHands-on courses in psychology, law, forensics, leadership, and more!2 and 4 Week ProgramsTuition range: $3,299-$9,799For students completing grades 6, 7, 8 (ages 12-14)Discover Apply Now

Trusted Partnerships with
World-Leading Universities

We have long-standing partnerships with more than 16 leading universities.

From Ivy Leagues like the University of Pennsylvania, to top-rated public universities like UCLA and Michigan - we give our student's access to the world's top institutions.

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