Embark on a unique week where you can grow, explore, and connect with like-minded peers who are striving for the same goal: to find themselves and develop in what they find meaningful.
WHAT IS DISCOVER SUMMER ACADEMY
AND WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
The Discover Summer Academy is not a typical summer camp – it is a one-week summer holiday event, a self-development program, an informal summer school, and a place for discovery, growth, and learning.
Thanks to the equal relationship between students and lecturers at Discover, a strong sense of community is created. Each session is filled with respect, openness, creativity, and fun, providing an environment where everyone feels safe and can truly be themselves.
At Discover, you can choose from over 70 fields of study and explore which one interests you the most. Knowledge is shared in an interactive and informal way, and each course is led by a lecturer who is either studying or working in the given field, allowing you to ask anything you want to know.
Beyond the courses, Discover also opens up discussions on topics such as personal values, mental health, identity, relationships, and overcoming failure through various activities. The academy’s program is designed to help students discover themselves and meet like-minded peers who share the same goal – to find their path and develop in what they find meaningful.
DISCOVER SUMMER ACADEMY 2025
This year, we have 5 sessions during the holidays:
- 12 July – 19 July: Czechoslovak session at Farma Cerovo, SK
- 19 July – 26 July: International session at Ranch Kráľová Lehota, SK
- 26 July – 2 August: Czechoslovak session at PT Javorina, SK
- 2 August – 9 August: Czechoslovak session in Sv. Jan pod Skalou, CZ
- 9 August – 16 August: International session in Sv. Jan pod Skalou, CZ
HOW TO APPLY
- Registration takes place from February until 15 May in a total of 4 waves.
- Courses and sessions are assigned gradually – the earlier you apply, the more likely you are to get them.
- In the application, we ask: why you are applying to Discover, why you chose these specific courses, and a creative question about something you enjoy.
More about the application process here.
Application windows:
- Early Bird: February 15 (we will let you know by March 1) – if you apply during this period, we will reduce your fee by 20€
- Strategist: March 15 (we will let you know by April 1) – if you apply during this period, we will reduce your fee by 10€
- Chiller: 15. dubna April 15 (we will let you know by May 1)
- Procrastinator: May 15 (we will let you know by June 1)
WHO IS BEHIND DISCOVER?
Discover is a non-profit organization run by a team of passionate volunteers, mainly students and alumni of prestigious universities in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and abroad, as well as young professionals working both locally and internationally.
Most people associate Discover with the Discover Summer Academy, but thanks to a strong community that wanted to stay connected beyond the summer, Discover has expanded to include weekend events (Discover Yourself), Meetups, mentoring programs, internships, and other activities throughout the year.
The goal of Discover and the motivation behind all its community members is to ignite a love for learning in people and support their drive for personal growth, enabling them to contribute both to society and themselves.
REFERENCES FROM OUR STUDENTS
DONATE TO DISCOVER
We want the Discover Summer Academy to be accessible to all students, regardless of their family’s financial situation. At the academy, we create a safe and inclusive environment where every student feels comfortable and welcomed. Although we strive to keep participation fees as low as possible and organize the academy as volunteers without financial compensation, financial barriers may still prevent some students from attending Discover.
On average, students in need request financial support of 2,500 CZK. By contributing this amount, you can help provide one scholarship for a participant. However, you can also support us with any donation to our scholarship fund. You can find more details on how to support us here.
APPLICATIONS 2026 OPEN - EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT 20 €
Early Bird deadline is February 15. 23:59 - APPLY HERE
