Welcome to Jr. Discovery at the University of California in Los Angeles, California, a unique 3 week summer enrichment experience for teenagers completing grades 6, 7 and 8. At Jr. Discovery UCLA, learning is everywhere - in the classroom, dorm room, dining hall, on-stage, the tennis court or ball field, on trips and excursions, and the daily interaction between peers, dynamic teachers and Resident Counselors. Students will participate in a variety of trips and excursions, throughout Los Angeles, that will take them to Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Universal Studios, Disneyland, Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach, Venice, Malibu and more. Jr. Discovery offers enrichment courses to enhance both the mind and to encourage physical fitness. These interactive workshop offerings are designed around the vas resources and personnel available at UCLA and their surrounding areas. This extraordinary campus is often used as our extended classroom. The UCLA campus is adjacent to Westwood Village, one of America's best college towns. Westwood has essentially replaced Hollywood for prominent movie openings and celebrity sightings. In addition, the entertainment capital of the world is at our doorstep, with the best concerts, theaters, museums, pro sports, and television studios. UCLA is also close to a wide array of outdoor pursuits including America's greatest beaches (Including Santa Monica, Venice, and Malibu), and the best in theme parks and movie studios. Since 1966, the Musiker Family has been directing outstanding educational experiences for teenagers. As parents ourselves, we realize middle school students are at an important crossroads in their development. Life poses many new challenges, opportunities, emotions, and rewards. Jr. Discovery is designed to facilitate a positive transition from adolescence to young adulthood, and from middle school to high school. Our innovative Skills for Mind and Body curriculum inspires independent thinking, creativity, personal growth, self-confidence, time management and life skills. Additionally, through cooperative living and positive mentoring by a superb group of Resident Counselors, our students experience the finest, caring supervision, group dynamics, and mutual respect. Best of all, Jr. Discovery is a summer of new friendships with students from all over the USA and the world. In the Jr. Discovery community, everyone is welcome and everyone belongs. We look forward to welcoming you to our community this summer.
