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IGNITE YOUR PASSION.

EXPAND YOUR MIND THIS SUMMER.

Transformative experiential pre-college summer academic experiences for students.

Welcome

Summer Discovery is the leader in summer academic and experiential travel programming that provides students the opportunity to embark on adventures, create lifelong friendships, and build confidence and community.

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Campuses

With 300+ courses at 15+ prestigious universities, our programs offer the opportunity of a lifetime, giving you the chance to learn alongside experts while exploring world-famous cities.

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UCLA

UCLA

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UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management

UCLA Anderson School of Management

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UCLA Anderson School of Management
University of Michigan

University of Michigan

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University of Michigan
Dartmouth

Dartmouth

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Dartmouth
Georgetown University

Georgetown University

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Georgetown University

Programs

It’s your summer, so design it your way – whether you want to prepare for a future in medicine, get a taste of college life with your best friends, or advance your academic potential. No matter your goal, we offer programs from elementary to middle school and high school. Choose to live at home or on campus for the summer, depending on your age and program type.

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High School

High School

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High School
Middle School

Middle School

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Middle School
Institute for the Gifted

Institute for the Gifted

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Institute for the Gifted

Here Every Step of the Way

As the leading provider of travel-education experiences, we are committed to working with students and parents from around the world to find the perfect summer program.

Industry-Leading Experience

Industry-Leading Experience

With 57 years in the summer experience industry, we’ve supported 115,000 happy alumni

Guided Independence

Guided Independence

With the right balance of freedom and supervision, our students get to explore, try new things, and meet new people, while building self-confidence and social skills.

Superior Safety Standards

Superior Safety Standards

Student safety and security are always top priority. We employ many safety practices, including a 10:1 student-to-staff ratio.

Personalized Support

Personalized Support

We’re here to provide tailored, one-on-one support for you and your family, from application to arrival on campus, and beyond.

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Our Students

Our students are committed to lifelong learning. From accelerated and advanced learning starting in elementary school, through pre-college summer experiences at top universities, our students are able to build their college resumes and start off on the right foot. The Summer Discovery experience helps students prepare for the future by exposing them to different academic pursuits, advanced hands-on educational experiences that immerse them in specific fields of interest, and fostering soft skills that will allow them to thrive in school, university life, and beyond. Whether you attend a Summer Discovery Middle School, High School, or Institute for the Gifted program, you're part of a family that has connected each of us over the last 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!"

CristinaCristinaSummer Discovery 23 Alumni, UCLA
57Years of Experience100000Alumni10000Students in 2023
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