Summer Discovery is a pre-college enrichment program for high school and middle school students that combines academics with fun, activities, and sports. Students experience college life while gaining independence, self-confidence, and social skills. Courses are taught by university instructors and students live on campus, exploring university towns for a robust, complete pre-college summer experience. For 53 years, we’ve helped more than 100,000 students learn and grow. We can't wait for you to join us. 

Your Summer Starts Here

Campuses + Locations

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

Explore your interests in Acting, Business, Leadership, and more in “The City That Never Sleeps.” Craving dim sum from Chinatown, pizza from Little Italy, or a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge? Easy. You’ll never have the same experience twice.

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.

Spend your summer in Washington, D.C. at one of America’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Enjoy museums, history, and cultural diversity while studying law, business & entrepreneurship, leadership, and more.

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.