Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA
Los Angeles, California
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UCLA is consistently ranked as one of America’s top 25 universities, making it a great partner for our summer middle school program. Located in a beautiful Los Angeles neighborhood, Junior Discovery's middle school program participants have numerous course options to choose from while honing their leadership, communication, and academic skills.
This program has just the right balance of academic rigor and all-inclusive activities, combined with active supervision to ensure students get the mentorship and guidance they need. We also actively communicate with parents during the students’ stay for parent peace-of-mind. Choose our 3-week enrichment program which offers focused academics and fun activities.
Courses and Academies
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Campus Life
After class, explore campus with a group of friends or soak up some sun by the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center pool. Follow in the footsteps of fame with our organized trips to TCL Chinese Theater and Hollywood & Highland. Shoot some hoops at the John Wooden Sports and Recreation Center – and maybe even run into some NBA legends and UCLA alums while you are at it!
- Trip to Rodeo Drive
- Trip to the Los Angeles Zoo
- Bonfire on the beach
- Show Nights with Hypnotist, Magicians
- Movies in the Quad
- Ice Cream Social
- Volleyball Tournament
- Themed Kickball Games
- Arts & Crafts Nights - tie dye masks and t-shirts
*All on campus activities are subject to change based on current safety protocols.
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Dates & Tuition
- Jun 23 - Jul 12 TBA3 Weeks Session 1Residential ProgramSee Available Courses
- Jun 24 - Jul 12 TBA3 Weeks Session 1Commuter ProgramSee Available Courses
Make the most of your time on campus with our Extended Commuter Program
Our UCLA Junior Discovery Extended Commuter Program offers drop-off and pick-up times that work around your schedule--the perfect solution for families who need more flexibility, middle schoolers get more time to participate in exciting on-campus activities and make new friends!
For an additional $100 per week, your child can arrive as early as 8 am and stay as late as 6 pm, giving them plenty of time to participate in our enriching and safe environment outside of regular program hours. So why wait? Join us for a summer of fun right in your own backyard and give your child an experience they'll never forget!
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"It was a great experience. I loved meeting people from different countries and backgrounds. I learned so much and it is an experience that made me become a better person."Maria O.
"I liked the classes because they allowed us to creatively share our thoughts and ideas. It was an overall amazing experience and I had a lot of fun."Maxine P.
"It was so fun and you got to meet people from all over the world and be able to keep in contact with them. An amazing opportunity that I will hopefully do again next year."Gabrielle C.
"I had an amazing time. I couldn’t have made more friends. So many people here have impacted my life and I could never replace this experience." Ava Z.
