How It Works

Families can use our site finder to find a Summer Discovery site near their home or work. New sites will be added throughout the winter and spring, so bookmark the tool and check it regularly to see what is available in your neighborhood.

As soon as possible! Many families were interested in Summer Discovery, so please reach out to sites and sign up as soon as you can. If you need assistance, please let us know using this form.

All programs are provided at no cost to families.

Summer Discovery sites may offer programs for students entering kindergarten through 10th grade in the fall of 2026, although not all sites serve all ages. Sites may also provide opportunities for younger or older students, just not as part of Summer Discovery. Feel free to contact sites using the information on the map to confirm whether they serve students of a particular age.

Summer Discovery is a long-term program within our community and will continue in the coming years. Sites may change yearly, so participating students must register each year even if they attended the same site in previous years.

While all sites include academic learning in English language arts and math, each site is able to design its own enrichment program. You can reach out to individual sites via our site finder tool to learn more about what they are offering and to register.

All Summer Discovery sites will

• Provide at least 20 days of programming
• Provide at least 3 hours of academic instruction
• Provide full-day care for students, with the exception of some half-day programs for Rising 9th and 10th 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 field trips, community-based activities, volunteering, career exploration, STEAM, digital literacy, and more!

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

All programs run for at least 20 days. Each Summer Discovery site sets its own schedule. Program dates will be listed on our site finder.

Many Summer Discovery programs offer transportation to help students get to and from their sites. Please contact sites directly to learn more and discuss your family’s specific transportation needs.

Each Summer Discovery site offers at least lunch and a snack, and many offer additional meals like breakfast as well. Please contact individual sites directly to learn more.

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.