Georgetown Middle School Enrichment

Why You’ll love our Jr. Georgetown Summer Program

Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is recognized worldwide for excellence in International Relations, Politics, and Law. It is consistently ranked as one of America’s top 20 universities. Famous alumni include US President Bill Clinton, actor Bradley Cooper, and the Crown Prince of Spain. With its ideal location in the beautiful and historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Georgetown is the perfect setting for a middle school program.

During our 19 year partnership with Georgetown University, we have provided incredible summer experiences for thousands of middle school students from the United States and all over the world. In the Jr. Discovery community, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. Join us and create long-lasting friendships this summer.

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Residential Life

Live with your new friends in one of the best college neighborhoods. Become more mature and confident with the support of our amazing staff.

Academics

Choose from 25 different interactive Skills for the Mind and Body educational workshops. Digital Photography. Pre-Algebra. Sports and Entertainment Law. Tennis. Volleyball.

Activities

Discover Washington, D.C. and the East Coast this summer. From the Capitol Building to Six Flags to a Washington Nationals baseball game, every day is action-packed.

Sports

Take advantage of the amazing Big East athletic facilities at Georgetown through Skills for the Body workshops, pick-up games, and tournaments.

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Summer Enrichment Programs for Middle School Students

A day in the life

• 7:30am   Roll out of bed and head to breakfast, where you can enjoy a bagel, eggs, fruit, and more on your way to class.
• 8:30am   Meeting time. Hear about the day’s exciting activities, world news and sports highlights, and today’s weather.
• 9:00am   Grab your notebook and pen (or your laptop) and don’t be late for your first Skills for the Mind workshop.
• 10:15am  Morning Break. Grab a snack or say hi to your friends before heading to your next workshop.
• 10:45am  Keep up the great work during your second Skills for the Mind workshop.
• 12:00pm  Enjoy lunch with friends, relax in the lounge, and prepare for your afternoon Skills for the Body workshop.
• 3:00pm   Head to the field, the gym, or the dance studio for your afternoon Skills for the Body workshop.
• 4:15pm   Your summer, your way. Sign up for the activities you want to do. Choose from sports, arts & crafts, museums, and more.
• 6:00pm   Dinner time! Georgetown has the coolest dining hall of any campus we’ve seen.
• 7:00pm   IMAX Movies. Karaoke Night. Rock-n-Bowl. Major league sports. You will never forget the memories you make with your friends at Georgetown.
• 10:00pm  Enjoy some snacks, watch a movie, or play ping pong in the lounge. After a full day, it’s nice to relax with friends.

*Schedule/times are approximate samples and vary on each campus.

Arrival and Departure Days

You must arrive on the specified arrival and departure days only. If this is not possible, you must arrive the day after arrival day or depart the day before departure day. There are no rooms available at our residence hall outside of the dates of the program.

2 week session: Arrive June 30, depart July 12

Booking Travel

Our travel agency, Musiker Travel, makes all flight arrangements for students from North America upon request. If you live outside of North America, you will receive instructions for making your own flight arrangements. Students who are being driven to campus will receive directions in the spring.

Airport Transfers

Jr. Discovery provides escorted transfers from/to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Amtrak's Union Station for $75 each way. We do not provide transportation from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) Airport. We meet you at baggage claim or outside customs for international flights, and assist with your departure.

Join our program as a commuter student

Students who live in the Washington, D.C. area can participate in our program as a commuter student. Live at home and take part in the program Monday-Friday. Join Skills for the Mind and Body workshops and afternoon activities Monday-Thursday. On Friday, you’re invited to participate in our all group day trip. We go to Six Flags, Baltimore Harbor, and other fun attractions.

Drop-off and pick-up times for Jr. Georgetown

Commuter students are dropped off at 8:00am and picked up at 5:15pm, Monday-Thursday. Friday’s drop-off time is 9:00am and pick-up time varies from 6:00-11:00pm.

What’s included?

Commuter student tuition includes Skills for the Mind and Body workshops, lunch in the O’Donovan Dining Hall Monday-Thursday, daily afternoon activities, and Friday trips. Commuter students are not permitted to stay overnight at Georgetown. Weekend activities are not available to commuter students.