Summer Discovery

Tens of thousands of middle and high school students around the globe are getting the chance to explore their academic passion, potential future career paths, and college life on real university campuses thanks to Summer Discovery.

One student thought they wanted to become a doctor. This summer program at the University of Texas at Austin taught her about treating patients who arrive in an emergency room by triaging the situation, and allowed her to do practice labs in a simulated hospital, complete with robotic responsive training mannequins, which then confirmed that medicine was the career path she wanted to pursue.

Another student studied the Business of Entertainment at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. During the program, he was able to directly learn from locally based practicing producers, agents, and entertainment marketers who engaged with the class as part of the program — offering real-world experiences and perspectives. He was able to directly connect and build a relationship with one of the guest lecturers that led to an internship the summer after his first year in college.

A third student, who spent two summers attending programs at the University of Michigan and studied multiple disciplines of psychology, went on to attend Brown University for her undergraduate degree, majored in psychology at Brown, and obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology. Today, she is a well-known expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy in New York City and a published author.

These are just three of the more than 100,000 students who have participated in Summer Discovery programs, which provide immersive, hands-on academic curriculums tailored to high school, pre-college, middle school, and gifted students.

Summer Discovery, founded nearly six decades ago, offers premier academic pre-college summer programs for high-potential students at some of the most prestigious universities worldwide. With over 300 courses spanning various subject areas and disciplines, students in grades 1-12 have the opportunity to explore their interests, passions, and possible future career paths.

In addition to academic enrichment, Summer Discovery offers students a vibrant campus life experience, allowing them to foster skills like time management, responsibility, independence, and college preparedness. What's more, off-campus adventures — from exploration of must-see city highlights, parks, and local hotspots, to sporting events, trips to the beach, and theme parks — are all included.

Some of Summer Discovery's most popular campus locations in the US include the Dartmouth Summer Scholars, UCLA, University of Michigan, Georgetown and University of Texas at Austin.

Summer Discovery also offers students a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to study abroad with programs at the University of Cambridge, and the Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea, where students learn about the business of European Sports from Real Madrid C.F, visit the headquarters and meet the directors of the futbol club.

Summer Discovery reviews applications on a rolling basis each summer. The Summer 2024 program lineup has just been announced. Tuition starts at $3,799, however, costs vary depending on the campus, length of program, and commuter or residential housing options. Learn more and apply at summerdiscovery.com.