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Choose from 300+ Courses at Over 15 Top Universities
We're so glad you visited. 100,000 alumni over the past 6 decades have trusted Summer Discovery for immersive pre-college academic enrichment programs. Students at Summer Discovery enjoy over 300 hands-on experiential courses at top-tier universities in the US and abroad. Whether on campus or commuting, the end result is a summer full of new friends, exciting adventures, a jam-packed social life, and the confidence to excel in a college environment.
Summer Programs for High School & Middle School Students
Courses for career tracks like pre-med/medicine, pre-law, psychology, sports business, and entrepreneurship.
Courses by subject areas across STEAM, humanities, social science, business, leadership, and design.
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UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management
University of Michigan
Dartmouth
Georgetown University
X Games Action Sports Management Academy at UC Santa Barbara
University of Texas at Austin
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
University of Cambridge
UC Berkeley
and more...
Meet Our Alumni
The future is bright! Get to know some of our talented Summer Discovery graduates.
Endurance
UC Berkeley
Listen to our UC Berkeley student share her experience about deepening her passion and knowledge in the medical field through our Summer Discovery Emergency Medicine program.
Arhan
UC Berkeley
Learn how the MET program at UC Berkeley empowered a tech enthusiast to dive deeper into his passions through an immersive, hands-on academic experience.
Julia S.
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
See how summer at Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea took Julia's academics to the next level in the Business Management program.
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
With 59 years in the summer experience industry, we’ve supported 115,000 happy alumni
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
Student safety and security are always top priority. We employ many safety practices, including a 10:1 student-to-staff ratio.
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.
The Perfect Summer Program
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.
"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!"
SofiaSummer Discovery '23 Alumni. UT Austin
"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 23 Alumni, UCLA