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Just minutes from the beach in the heart of Los Angeles, this Summer Discovery pre-college program offers high school and middle school students the chance to attend America’s top public university while exploring the world’s entertainment capital. We've partnered with UCLA for more than 35 years - the longest partnership running for summer programs! We currently partner with UCLA Extension, UCLA Recreation, UCLA Anderson Center for Management of Enterprise in Media, Sports, & Entertainment, and UCLA Conferences to bring one-of-a-kind programs and activities to create a truly campus-collaborative experience for our students.
Non-credit
Residential
Commuter
Accepts International Students
Financial Aid
Students explore their passions without pressure. Programs are designed for academic enrichment and skills development without the pressure of formal grades.
Junior Discovery at UCLA
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.
Campus Life & Guided Activities
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!
Our students live in their own air-conditioned residence hall in Hedrick Summit Suites, right next the Sunset Rec Pool and Hitch Basketball courts. This residence hall is exclusive to Summer Discovery students, so you can get to know your peers in a comfortable setting that’s separate from the university students. Whether you’re watching a movie or working on a group project, it’s great to live with your friends. And if you have any questions, your resident counselor (RC) lives down the hall and is there for you, 24/7.
Just outside our door is Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world. You'll enjoy guided exploration of the city famous for theme parks, television and movie studios, theaters, museums and more. We'll organize trips to discover the neighborhoods of L.A., which include Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Melrose. Prefer the outdoors? Los Angeles has some of America’s greatest beaches which are included in our trips. We can't wait to see you there.
Group Flight rates are available to fly from JFK to LAX if you live in NY/NJ/PA area.
Course highlights:
• - 3D Design & Printing
• - Mock Trial
• - Computer Science
• - Skills for Academic Success
• - Forensic Science
• - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Program Details
Living: Our home on campus is Hedrick Hall. Students live in a double or triple room with communal hallway bathrooms. Every room includes a bed, study desk, closet, and free Wi-Fi. Lounges, game rooms, laundry facilities, and the Junior Discovery Office are all in our residence hall. We are located only a short walk from Rieber Dining Hall (with gluten-free and vegan options), academic buildings, and the John Wooden Sports & Recreation Center. Did we mention that we can see the Sunset Canyon Pool from our windows?
Dining: Unique to Summer Discovery is our all-inclusive meal plan. Enjoy three meals every weekday, and two on the weekends, while on campus in the modern Rieber Dining Hall. Choose from daily options at the salad bar, deli counter, pizza oven, stir fry station, dessert bar, and more. Are you a vegetarian? Do you have food allergies? Special diets are not a problem.
Sample Activities for Summer 2022
• Trip to Rodeo Drive
• Trip to the Los Angeles Zoo
• Bonfire on the beach
• Show Nights with Hypnotist, Magicians
• Movies in the Quad
• Festival Under the Stars – outdoor “Carnival” with outdoor photo booths, inflatables, henna tattoos, and more.
• Ice Cream Social
• Volleyball Tournament
• Themed Kickball Games
• Arts & Crafts Nights - tie dye masks and t-shirts
2 Courses and 2 Workshops - Monday - Thursday
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's peace-of-mind. Choose our 3-week enrichment program which offers focused academics and fun activities.
Who is Summer Discovery?
Summer Discovery is the world’s leading pre-college summer program provider for students grades 6-12. For over 56 years, we have welcomed students from around the world to our exciting high school pre-college and middle school summer enrichment programs.
We offer over 300+ courses at prestigious universities and colleges in the US and UK.
From courses in surfing the Pacific, to in-depth studies in science, business, medicine, and more - we prepare students for college and career success.
INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPERIENCE
With over 56 years experience and over 100,000 happy alumni later, we're still a family-owned and operated organization.
SUPERIOR SAFETY STANDARDS
We've always placed student safety and security as our top priority. Our 10:1 student to staff ratio is just one of many safety practices.
PERSONALIZED SUPPORT
We're here to provide personalized support for you, from application to arrival on campus, and beyond.
GUIDED INDEPENDENCE
With the independence to try new things and meet new people, you'll build self-confidence and social skills.
I was really excited to participate in the Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA. I've always been interested in science and I thought this would be a great opportunity to learn more about it.
The program was definitely what I expected and more. I learned a lot about science and I got to work with some really great instructors. I also made some great friends and we had a lot of fun together.
I would definitely recommend the Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA to any middle school student who is interested in science. It's a great way to learn about science, to meet new people, and to have a lot of fun.
I have always been interested in history, and I was excited to learn more about it at the Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA. The program offered a variety of courses, and I was able to take classes in American history, world history, and ancient history. I also had the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, such as visiting historical sites and conducting historical research.
The program was well-organized and the instructors were knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I learned a lot in a short amount of time, and I had a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend the Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA to any middle school student who is interested in history.
I had a great time at the Summer Discovery Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA. I learned a lot and I made some great friends. I would definitely recommend this program to other middle school students.
The program was well-organized and the instructors were very knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the activities and events that were offered. I would definitely recommend this program to other middle school students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding summer experience.
Counselor/advisor contact information
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Step 1:Complete the Summer Discovery online application with $100 non-refundable application fee (not applicable towards tuition).
Step 2: Fill out the application section by section, paying careful attention to the information you provide. When asked for your counselor/advisor contact information (all applicants), be sure to include their first and last name and an exact email address. Summer Discovery will contact them on your behalf.
Step 3: Pay your $100 Application Fee
Jun 25 - Jul 14
3 weeks
Residential
Jun 26 - Jul 13
2 weeks
Commuter
Residential tuition Includes: Term fees, academic and enrichment program, housing in UCLA Residence Hall, comprehensive welcome orientation and ice-breakers, meals on campus, use of UCLA athletic and recreation facilities, activities, trips, excursions per catalog, transportation to and from all included activities, blanket, pillow, sheets, and towel.
Not Included: $100 application fee (non-refundable); $95 student ID/technology fee, airfare, airport transfers, books/class materials and course supplements, meals off campus, laundry, shopping, spending money, medical expenses. COVID-19 Supplemental Fee.
Commuter Student Tuition Includes: Courses & Workshops, lunch Monday-Thursday, Friday trips, daily afternoon activity, and access to Hedrick Hall lounges. Note: Commuter students are not permitted to attend other evening or off-campus activities and excursions.
• No courses July 4th
• Tuition includes morning and afternoon classes
• International Student Registration Fee:
- All international students living outside the United States and attending a residential program in the U.S., will be assessed a non-refundable International Registration Fee of $359. This fee includes U.S. health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending Summer Discovery, plus airport transfers with meet/assist in the U.S., including a letter of introduction to assist with obtaining a short-stay visitors travel document or a B1/B2 visa.
- All international students living outside the United States and attending a program in the U.S. as a commuter, will be assessed a non-refundable International Registration Fee of $219. This fee includes U.S. health/medical insurance coverage (with deductible) while attending Summer Discovery and a letter of introduction to assist with obtaining a short-stay visitors travel document or a B1/B2 visa.
Financial Aid
Summer Discovery provides scholarship assistance to students and their families through many different channels. Primarily, we partner with mentoring organizations to offer scholarships.
As our individual scholarships are limited, we encourage you to reach out to your school counselor and community for academic fundraising and scholarship opportunities. If needed, we can always provide paperwork detailing the academic value of our programs. We also suggest visiting Fund My Travel, an online fundraising website.
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