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Explore STEM courses through our advanced STEAM+ curriculum for gifted and talented youth. At Summer Institute for the Gifted, we’ve spent 30+ years crafting a superior curriculum that targets the next generation of STEM groundbreakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. From robotics and engineering to coding and chemistry – our small class sizes, engaging instructors, and real-world-focused curriculum challenges young minds...(more)
Our programs in Medicine combine education and career exploration to deliver a summer pre-college experience unparalleled in the industry. During these experiences, you will take the first steps toward your role as a future leader in medicine while engaging with a diverse group of exceptional high school students. You'll gain marketable, in-demand skills through action-based classroom activities and real-world experiences to jump-start your college career and professional portfolio...(more)
For high school students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), Summer Discovery's Pre-College Enrichment Programs are the perfect mix of college-level academics and fun activities. You will gain independence, deepen friendships both old and new, and explore your interests through diverse course offerings. The depth and breadth of our program options are unparalleled, so are you ready to prepare for your future?..(more)
**We're still planning our Summer 2022 Online Offerings!** Get a meaningful educational experience and start to build the foundation for a competitive college application. With Summer Discovery Online, you can choose what you want to learn and explore! No more being told what you have to learn. Apply today and pick what excites you!..(more)
SIG offers summer programs for gifted students in grades 6-12 providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Our proprietary STEAM+ Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students. Students are grouped with like-age and ability peers. Students participate in course subjects covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and multi-disciplinary courses that bring multiple subjects to the classroom...(more)
Explore career paths within business & entrepreneurship, medicine, engineering, or technology & coding, and when you're not in class or having time with industry leaders and professionals, take in the sights at Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square. ..(more)
SIG offers summer programs for gifted students in grades 6-12 providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Our proprietary STEAM+ Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students. Students are grouped with like-age and ability peers. Students participate in course subjects covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and multi-disciplinary courses that bring multiple subjects to the classroom...(more)
Located Greenwich Village in Downtown Manhattan, NYU offers students a vibrant, diverse, and bustling campus amongst the greatest industries and companies in the world. Whether it's the Tata Innovation Center, Facebook, or Mount Sinai Hospital, students gain access to resources and networks while also being able to participate in a wealth of activities just minutes from campus. Explore career paths within business & entrepreneurship, medicine, engineering, or technology & coding...(more)
The University of Texas is in the heart of Austin. UT Austin offers students a bustling local community filled with great music, incredible food, and fantastic culture. Explore this flagship research university while taking various specialized courses or academies in STEM, fashion, digital marketing, psychology, sports management, and more...(more)
SIG offers summer programs for gifted students in grades 6-12 providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Our proprietary STEAM+ Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students. Students are grouped with like-age and ability peers. Students participate in course subjects covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and multi-disciplinary courses that bring multiple subjects to the classroom...(more)
Our Junior Discovery experience is for middle school students wanting to explore their academic interests while experiencing a college-like learning environment. Our middle school programs have just the right balance of academic rigor and engagement, combined with active support to ensure students get the mentorship and guidance they need. Live in the heart of DC, and explore many academics courses not offered in high school. ..(more)
Ready for a focused summer experience at one of America’s oldest and most selective law schools? Connect with our internationally renowned faculty through full-day intensives. Experience an accelerated version of the first-year law school curriculum at an Ivy-League university. Students learn from renowned faculty and thought leaders about cutting-edge legal issues. ..(more)
Our middle school programs for students ages 12-14 have 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. Learning is everywhere — in the classroom, residence hall, dining hall, on-stage, on the tennis court or ball field, on trips and excursions, and in the daily interaction between peers, dynamic teachers, and resident counselors...(more)
Just minutes from the beach in the heart of Los Angeles, this program offers 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 and 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 our students...(more)
The UCLA Anderson School of Management is UCLA's business school and is one of the top business schools in the world. Located in Los Angeles, UCLA Anderson features state-of-the-art facilities and a place for innovation and growth. Through a partnership with UCLA Anderson School of Management, Summer Discovery offers specialized classes in entertainment, media, sports, and digital marketing taught by leading experts in their fields. ..(more)
Along with being minutes from Franklin Street, students are immersed in an ever-growing city while living amongst those traditional university vibes. Students will enjoy all of what the Triangle has to offer to balance activities as well as exposure to the hottest research area in the country while diving deeper into career interests such as coding, business, and medicine. ..(more)
Ready for a first-rate summer experience at America’s first university? Penn offers an authentic Ivy League experience in the heart of Philadelphia for academically gifted high school students. Penn flourishes in and is enriched by a vibrant urban ecosystem steeped in history and brimming with arts, culture, and innovation. Explore America’s history in Philly’s urban setting and feel the pulse of arts, culture, and innovation. ..(more)
Deepen your academic passions with one of America’s oldest and top universities - Georgetown. This vibrant academic community is an ideal fit for students wanting to experience world-class learning through real-world applications. Georgetown is recognized worldwide for excellence in international relations, politics, and law. ..(more)
UCLA and the University of Michigan are both perfect settings for a pre-college program. Can’t choose between the two? You don’t have to. With Summer Discovery's incredible combo programs, you can spend half of your summer at sunny UCLA and the other half at spirited Michigan. Compare life on two dynamic campuses and start thinking about where you see yourself in the future...(more)
Ready to explore the iconic U-M campus while taking courses at America’s “Public Ivy”? Located in Ann Arbor, one of America’s quintessential college towns, U-M offers students a vibrant, college setting just 40 minutes from the heart of Detroit. Famous for its gigantic football stadium, proximity to Tigers games, comedy showcases, and more, Michigan is an incredible place to spend your summer...(more)
SIG offers summer programs for gifted students in grades 6-12 providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Our proprietary STEAM+ Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students. Students are grouped with like-age and ability peers. Students participate in course subjects covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and multi-disciplinary courses that bring multiple subjects to the classroom...(more)
Ready to explore the beautiful beaches and scenic mountains of Santa Barbara while taking academically intensive classes in your favorite subjects? Located on the edge of the Santa Ynez mountains and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, UC Santa Barbara provides a dynamic living and learning environment where students can make their dreams a reality...(more)
SIG offers summer programs for gifted students in grades 6-12 providing instruction in over 60 exciting and challenging multi-curricular, arts, and recreational courses. Our proprietary STEAM+ Courses are taught at levels appropriate for gifted students. Students are grouped with like-age and ability peers. Students participate in course subjects covering humanities, mathematics, sciences, technology, and multi-disciplinary courses that bring multiple subjects to the classroom...(more)
Located in the center of the ancient city of Cambridge, 65 miles north of London, Cambridge is a collegiate gem with a history that spans millennia. For centuries, Cambridge has been the center of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels. Connect with world-class instructors in STEM, social sciences, Law & Government, and more. Outside of class, explore the cultural, historic, and modern charm of an ancient city...(more)
