What Is Summer Discovery? Summer Discovery is a free, full-day summer program with academic and enrichment activities. Children will participate in a variety of exciting opportunities, from field trips to art projects, coding, figure skating, STEM projects, outdoor activities, and more! 

Summer Discovery Program Overview:

Program Name: Summer Discovery·

 Target Audience: K-8 students in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties·

 Objective: To provide free, high-quality summer experiences· Partners: 

United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Ballmer Group· 

 Funding: Made possible by a generous $47 million grant from Ballmer Group· 

 Availability: 22,000 seats across 100+ locations in the region

Why Summer Discovery Matters: 

Access to quality out-of-school time has been a longstanding challenge for many families and school districts. Summer Discovery aims to bridge this gap by offering tailored instruction and enrichment activities during the upcoming summer. By participating, students can build social-emotional skills, explore new learning opportunities, and envision brighter futures.

Key Points:

 Unprecedented Opportunity: With 22,000 available seats, Summer Discovery represents an unprecedented chance for students and families to access enriching summer programs.

 Community Impact: Schools and community organizations selected to host the program have been notified, and families can now enroll their children.

CEO Endorsement: Jametta Lilly, CEO of the Detroit Parent Network, expressed enthusiasm about the program’s potential impact on students and families.

How Can Families Enroll Their K-8 Students? Enrollment is now open, offering opportunities for children to explore new subjects, enhance their skills, and have fun while learning. Families can take advantage of this free program by visiting the Summer Discovery website to see what schools or local community-based organizations (CBOs) will be hosting programs. Visit the Summer Discovery Site Finder to find your local site's contact information. >https://www.summerdiscoverymi.org/summer-site-locations/