Georgetown University - Overview

• Over 30 Skills For Mind and Body Workshops
• All-inclusive Tuition
• World Class Sports and Recreation
• 2 Weekends of Planned Excursions/Activities

Why Georgetown?

Georgetown’s hilltop campus commands the same panoramic views of the Potomac River that it did over 200 years ago. Located in the quaint and famous residential village of Georgetown, the 104 acre campus is a self-contained community which combines academic and athletic excellence, and architectural beauty. Many Congressmen, Senators, media stars, NBA baketball legends and public figures are Georgetown alumni, including former President Bill Clinton.

Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Jr. Discovery students enjoy “The Big East” spirit of the Hoyas nationally ranked basketball team, access to the 14 museums of the Smithsonian, the largest concentration of libraries anywhere in the world, The Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts, and the trendy shops of downtown Georgetown.

We’ll Live and Learn Together

An important social and educational component of Jr. Discovery is living and learning with others. Our residence hall is not only a place to sleep and live, but where you will interact with others from other parts
of the country and the world, developing deep and long lasting friendships. Our experienced team of Resident Counselors are available to you around-the-clock to ensure a smooth transition from home to campus living.

One Residence Hall, One Community

All Jr. Discovery students and staff live together under one roof in Village C Hall. Having one distinct “home” on campus provides numerous social, educational, and safety benefits.

Village C Residence Hall

All students stay in Village C, a modern, air-conditioned residence hall located in the heart of the Georgetown campus. Rooms are mostly doubles, each with a private bathroom and shower. Each room is equipped with desks, dressers, ample closet space, air-conditioning, telephone and high-speed internet access. Boys and girls are roomed in separate wings. Outstanding in-house facilities include lounges with big screen TV and DVDs, laundry rooms (lessons available), and the Jr. Discovery program office. Just next door are 8 tennis courts, the incredible Yates Field House Recreational Center and the new O’Donovan Dining Commons.  

Food For Thought

Jr. Discovery students eat in the new O’Donovan Dining Commons. This two-story state-of-the-art facility features spectacular views of the Potomac River. Students receive three all-you-can-eat meals a day, Monday through Friday, and two meals daily on Saturday and Sunday, while on campus. Included daily are choices of nutritious entrees, low-fat and vegetarian selections, salad bar, deli bar, fresh fruit, unlimited beverages, and a wide selection of desserts including soft serve/frozen yogurt.

Health, Safety, and Security

• The health, safety and security of each student is our primary concern.
• Doctor appointments are arranged with the University Health Service, the same facility used by Georgetown students.
• For 24 hour/emergency care, students are taken to the renowned Georgetown University Medical Center, one of the largest and finest health care complexes in the world.
• Jr./Summer Discovery staff make all medical appointments, transport and accompany students to medical facilities, obtain prescription medications and notify parents after medical visits.
• Jr. Discovery and Georgetown University Housing Staff, and GU Public Safety Officers are on duty on and off campus 24 hours a day.
• Resident counselors live in the same secure residence hall with Junior Discovery students.
• Access to the building is electronically controlled and visitors are required to check-in at the front desk.
• For additional safety, there are daily/nightly sign-ins and room checks.

Transportation

• Jr./Summer Discovery maintains a fleet of passenger vans for class field trips, small excursions and medical transport. For large group excursions chartered buses with professional drivers and the Washington Metro are used.
• Jr./Summer Discovery is pleased to offer assistance in facilitating transportation via car, bus, train or plane. Jr. Discovery provides escorted transfers to/from Reagan National Airport or Dulles International Airport and Georgetown University (for $40 each way). Staff meet all incoming flights at baggage claim (or outside of customs for all international flights) and accompany the students to their departures. All plane arrangements are made through Musiker Travel, our own travel agency, at the lowest available fare. If you are being driven to Georgetown, detailed driving directions are sent approximately one month prior to the program.