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What makes Summer Discovery different?
For nearly six decades, Summer Discovery has offered unparalleled access to world-renowned campuses and faculty.
While every program delivers tangible outcomes for students to utilize in college applications, this transformative experience offers more than academics alone. As students explore world-class universities and dive into captivating courses, they’ll foster personal growth, unforgettable experiences, and a newfound community of passionate students.
Explore our university-curated curricula in hands-on settings designed to fuel existing academic pursuits—and spark new interests.
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Summer Discovery programs are flexible in design to inspire a personalized approach. Explore full-day academies in a single field or create a custom schedule across multiple fields of study.
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Follow your passion, build your community
Summer Discovery inspires students to be lifelong learners through hands-on educational experiences while fostering skills for success in school, university life, and beyond. Students who attend a Summer Discovery Middle School, High School, or Institute for the Gifted program become part of a high-achieving alumni family that has grown over five decades.
"I learned and enjoyed my courses and I'm sure I'll be able to put them into practice in my future studies and college life. Without a doubt, I advise future Summer Discovery students to meet new people and enjoy every moment!"
CristinaSummer Discovery Alumni, UCLA
"Summer Discovery supported my dream of becoming a doctor. After being able to experience what studying medicine is like and learning about the different parts of the human body, diseases, or even doing lab practices in a real hospital, I know this career path is for me."
SofiaSummer Discovery Alumni. UT Austin
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