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One Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Boulevard, 9th Floor, Stamford, Connecticut

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Summer Discovery

About Summer Discovery

For over 60 years, Summer Discovery has run pre-college summer programs for teens at leading universities in the US, UK, and beyond. Students live on campus, take real college-style courses, and explore new cities — all under expert supervision designed to give parents peace of mind. We've helped generations of students build independence, make lifelong friends, and get a real preview of university life before they apply. Read on to see what our families and students think.

Summer Discovery (summerdiscovery.com) has 80 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.

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Website: summerdiscovery.com
Category: Education Services
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
Listed on Five Star Index: 2026

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Zachary C.
Jul 30, 2026
Good experience overall
Good environment to meet new people. Great to hear experiences from college students and professionals in the classroom. Food was good and the availability of facilities. Rooms were pretty dated/didn't feel the cleanest.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re glad to hear about the aspects of your experience that went well, but we are genuinely sorry to hear that other parts did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest insights, as they help us continue improving the experience for future students and families!
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Andres Rodriguez V.
Jul 30, 2026
Thank You
The staff and people throughout everything where very welcoming the food was good, and I made a lot of new connections with friends I felt at home and had a lot of fun.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Our team loves hearing stories like yours, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to everyone involved. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to delivering great experiences for all our students and families!
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ELEFTHERIOS L.
Jul 30, 2026
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Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re glad to hear about the aspects of your experience that went well, but we are genuinely sorry to hear that other parts did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest insights, as they help us continue improving the experience for future students and families!
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Paige C.
Jul 30, 2026
My honest feelings about my experience at summer discovery
I liked the trips and I learned a lot in class however, I felt unincluded due to the fact that there were not many other people like me there. I also did not enjoy having rumors spread about me even though I had done nothing to anyone, that's not really the programs fault though.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 3, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. Our team will be reaching out to learn more about your experience and better understand your concerns. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving the experience for future students and families.
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The D.
Jul 30, 2026
Solid experience but disappointing class
The program was well organized and outings and counselors were solid. My daughter said the classes she took were disappointing and not very engaging. I guess that's on the teacher they hired. But had a good experience being on her own on a university campus for a couple weeks and seeing what college life might be like.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re glad to hear about the aspects of your experience that went well, but we are genuinely sorry to hear that other parts did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest insights, as they help us continue improving the experience for future students and families!
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MANUELLA O.
Jul 30, 2026
Participating in the Summer Discovery at UT Austin …
Participating in the Summer Discovery program at The University of Texas at Austin was an amazing experience! I learned so much, especially through the opportunity to participante in the medicine course and gain insight into the healthcare field. This experience made me even more confident that I want to pursue a career in medicine. Beyond the academics, the program was well organized, safe, and gave me the chance to meet students from around the world. I’m truly grateful for everything I learned and experienced, and I would highly recommend Summer Discovery to any student looking to grow, learn, and challenge themselves. It was an unforgettable experience that I’ll always remember!
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Our team loves hearing stories like yours, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to everyone involved. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to delivering great experiences for all our students and families!
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CLABI
Jul 30, 2026
“We were very disappointed with this…
“We were very disappointed with this program. It was marketed as the ‘Berkeley program,’ giving the impression that classes would be taught by Berkeley professors, but in reality the camp simply rented the campus facilities for the summer — there was no actual affiliation with Berkeley faculty. Given the price charged, this felt misleading. Additionally, we were told kosher food would be available on-site for our son, but this was not the case. He had to order his own meals every lunch and dinner instead of being provided adapted meals as promised.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 3, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. Our team will be reaching out to learn more about your experience and better understand your concerns. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving the experience for future students and families.
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Alexander A.
Jul 29, 2026
Excellent Academics, Too Strict
The teacher and class were both amazing. I loved the Dartmouth campus and the staff were great. In general though, the rules were far too strict.
Response from Summer DiscoveryAug 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience overall, and we truly appreciate your insights on where we can improve. Our team is always working hard to deliver exceptional experiences for our students and families, and notes like yours help us do just that. Thank you again for being part of the Summer Discovery family!
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