How It Works

Families can use the site finder on this website to find a Summer Discovery site near their home or work.

As soon as possible! Spots will begin filling up quickly, so please reach out to sites and sign up as soon as you can.

All programs are provided at no cost to families.

For Summer 2025, Summer Discovery funding only covers programs for students who will enter 1st-9th grades in fall 2025. However, some sites provide programming for older or younger students (just not as part of Summer Discovery), so you should feel free to contact the site to inquire.

Summer Discovery will continue through summer 2026 and possibly beyond. Sites may change yearly, so students wishing to participate in Summer Discovery programming must re-register each year.

While all sites include academic programming, each site is able to design its own enrichment program. In mid-March, you will be able to learn more about each site’s offerings and reach out to the location to register.

All Summer Discovery sites will

• Provide at least 20 days of programming
• Provide 3+ hours of English language arts (ELA) and math instruction each day
• Provide full-day care for students, with the exception of some half-day programs for rising 9th graders

Beyond traditional instruction, all sites provide exciting activities to ensure the summer is fun and that students are excited to attend! Activities vary by site but may include exposure to opportunities such as field trips, community-based activities, volunteering, career exploration, STEAM, digital literacy, and more. Families will be able to see program descriptions to learn more about what individual sites have planned.

Students who register for Summer Discovery programming must commit to attending programming throughout the summer. Summer Discovery is not a drop-in program, and it’s essential for students to attend daily to receive the full benefits of the program. If you have concerns about your ability to attend the entire program, please discuss them with the site contact before registering.

Each Summer Discovery site sets its own schedule. Reach out to sites to confirm their program dates meet your needs. All programs run for at least 20 days.

Each Summer Discovery program site offers a transportation plan to help students get to and from the location. Please contact the site directly to learn more and discuss your family’s specific transportation needs.

Students will receive literacy and math instruction during Summer Discovery. Some sites use their own curriculum, and others use the Lavinia RISE curriculum (see more information here). If you have questions about a site’s curriculum, please contact that site. All students will take a short pre- and post-test, and their families will receive information about their student’s growth during the program.