Jr. Discovery is a unique 2 or 3 week summer enrichment program for middle school students completing grades 6, 7, and 8 (ages 12-14). At Jr. Discovery, learning is everywhere — in the classroom, residence hall, dining hall, on-stage, on the tennis court or ball field, on trips and excursions, and in the daily interaction between peers, dynamic teachers, and resident counselors. Our programs promote high school readiness, personal enrichment, recreation, sports, and fun.
Our innovative Skills for Life curriculum inspire independent thinking, creativity, personal growth, and self-confidence. Students live together on campus and experience the caring supervision and positive mentoring of an outstanding group of Resident Counselors.
Spend your summer in sunny California while taking courses such as Writing, Business, or Skill Building. Plus enjoy workshops including dance, tennis and more.
Take courses from Law to Leadership and Business and enjoy your summer learning from professors at one of the top universities.
With a dedicated group of Resident Counselors (RC’s), our students experience exceptional care and supervision. RC’s lead groups of 8-10 students and accompany them to classes, activities, group meetings, nightly room checks, and medical visits to provide a comfortable and safe environment.
Do you have a gifted middle schooler looking for a summer program? Through over 35 years of experience and resources in gifted education, our sister company Summer Institute for Gifted provides a unique environment for gifted and talented students to connect with peers in a community of like-minded learners from all over the world. SIG as now part of the Summer Discovery family and offers specialized programs for gifted learners.