For 38 years, Summer Discovery at UCLA reigns supreme as our longest running and most popular summer enrichment program, the best of the best in pre-college experiences. UCLA is the most applied-to public university in the United States, with a unique blend of academic excellence, respected faculty, world-famous athletics, and the special allure of its Southern California locale and lifestyle attracting students from all over the world. Summer Discovery students pursue UCLA-created curricula, learning from UCLA-selected instructors who provide an engaging academic experience. And unparalleled access to university facilities fully immerses students in what it’s like to be a Bruin.
Summer Discovery’s UCLA High School Programs provide students the chance to learn from industry leaders in business and entertainment. Whether crafting a screenplay, diving into robotics, exploring fashion design, addressing climate change, pursuing sports business, or considering careers in law or medicine, students have a wide array of exciting options to choose from.
Our Middle School Programs offer a balanced daily schedule and a glimpse of college life, fostering growth and exploration. Meanwhile, the Institute for the Gifted serves students in grades four through eight, allowing them to pursue their academic passions across diverse disciplines.
Together, these programs give pre-college high school, middle school, and gifted elementary and middle school students the unique opportunity to live and learn on UCLA’s world-renowned campus.
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At UCLA Summer Discovery, students dive into rigorous, university-level academics designed to stretch curious minds and build real skills. The programme offers a broad range of subjects — from business and science to arts and social sciences — taught in small, interactive classes that emphasise hands-on learning, discussion and collaboration. Courses are structured to be both challenging and supportive, helping students explore their interests, strengthen academic confidence and earn a certificate of completion that adds weight to future applications and goals.
The campus of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers students an iconic college setting in the heart of Southern California, combining academic prestige, legendary athletics, and an unmatched urban lifestyle. During Summer...
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