Pre-College Academic Enrichment at World-Renowned Universities

Find your path to purpose and gain college-ready confidence this Summer.

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The Summer Discovery Difference

For nearly six decades, Summer Discovery has been the industry trailblazer, offering unparalleled access to university facilities and world-renowned faculty. Summer Discovery’s university-curated curricula come to life in hands-on, pressure-free learning environments that ignite a love of learning and fuel ongoing academic pursuits. Every Summer Discovery program delivers tangible outcomes for students that they can leverage in their college applications and beyond.

Our transformative enrichment programs offer more than just academics—they facilitate personal growth and unforgettable experiences. Explore world-class universities, dive into captivating courses led by passionate experts, and embark upon thrilling adventures both on-and-off campus.

Each student completing a program walks away with a portfolio-building certificate and letter of recommendation for coursework completed.

Whether you're charting your path to college, honing your talents, or seeking a summer filled with fun and exploration, Summer Discovery is the place for you.

Discover World-Renowned Campuses

With 300+ courses at 15+ campuses including Ivy League and world-renowned universities, our programs offer the opportunity of a lifetime, giving you the chance to learn from accredited experts and experience life at a top-tier university.

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Yale University

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Cornell University

UCLA

Dartmouth

Discover Programs Tailored to You

Summer Discovery programs are flexible in design, with outcome-driven coursework that empowers students to become more confident versions of themselves. Tailored, university-curated curricula enable students to explore either full-day academies in desired fields of study - data science, medicine, law, business, and much more - or design their own curriculum including one morning and one afternoon course, giving them a taste of various topics or academic interests.

There are also programs designed specifically for gifted students. Each program offers multiple options for every grade level.

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High School

Middle School

Elementary School

DISCOVER THE #1 PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer Discovery programs deliver tangible outcomes for every student designed to bolster college-ready confidence and a love of learning that inspires students’ ongoing academic pursuits. We are the #1 Pre-College Summer Program Recommended by High School College Counselors.

Award-Winning Academic Excellence

We have 58 years supporting students' academic growth and personal development in collaboration with premier universities across the globe. We have over 130,000 happy alumni and counting.

Dedicated Outcomes for Every Program

Each student completing a program will walk away with a portfolio-building certificate, letters of recognition for coursework completed, and a formal capstone project (based on course).

Unparalleled University Partnerships

Our decades-long relationships with the world's greatest institutions of higher learning deliver university-curated academics to our students and unmatched access to facilities on campus.

Inspiring Students & Accelerating Growth

Our programs offer the perfect blend of academic rigor, experiential adventure and socialization, with safety as our top priority. Students leave our programs college-ready.

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Discover Your Passion & New Friends

Summer Discovery inspires students to be lifelong learners. They build their futures and college resumes through exposure to different academic pursuits and advanced hands-on educational experiences that immerse them in specific fields of interest. They also foster soft skills that empower them to thrive in school, university life, and beyond. Summer Discovery alumni are high-achievers, with alumni representing an elite network.

Whether you attend a Summer Discovery Middle School, High School, or Institute for the Gifted program, you're part of an alumni 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!"