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We offer mentoring, summer experiential learning, and support during the critical transition from high school to post-secondary education through to launching a fulfilling career.

Our program. Your flight plan.

Supported from day one by your full-time, professional Mentor, takeoff at Summer Search with experiential learning, legit CONNECTs for the real world, and the energy and expertise of our community. Your destinations? Prosperity & purpose.

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Mentoring.

Virtual or IRL, 1:1 or in-community, your full-time, professional Mentor always has your back.

Experiential Learning.

Grow with a week-long hike, through an internship, or in a boardroom; invest in yourself while exploring opportunities unique to Summer Searchers.

Legit CONNECTs for the real world.

College? Teach for America? Your own business? It’s your choice and your Summer Search community is always on-call, through graduation and beyond…

How much does all this cost?

Summer Search is fully-funded and free!

(Hey, grown folks! Donate here to uplift Summer Searchers and our communities.)

Your Communities.

Bay Area

Since our 1990 launch in San Francisco, California, 3,982 young people from the Bay Area have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 98 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early; 97 percent were accepted to college.

Flying hyphy!

Next Up: Boston

Boston

Since launching in 1996, 2,545 young people from The Hub have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 99 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early; 99 percent were accepted to college.

#BostonStrong

Next Up: New York

New York

Summer Search in The City launched in 2003; since then, we’ve had the privilege of serving 1,341 Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 100 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early and 92 percent continued their education into a four-year/community college or vocational school.

Fly state of mind!

Next Up: Philadelphia

Philadelphia

In 2008, Summer Search launched in The City of Neighborhoods; over the next 15 years, 479 young people from Philly have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 100 percent of our high school seniors earned their diplomas!

Big Philly style!

Next Up: Seattle

Seattle

Looking down at the fog since 2003, 692 young people from Jet City have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 97 percent of our high school seniors graduated as 89 percent continued their education in a four-year or community college.

Emeralds up!

Next Up: Bay Area

"Summer Search taught me authenticity, self-determination, and agency."

— Kati, Boston Alumna

"[The 2023 Alumni Summit & Leadership Conference] was exciting! It was invigorating, and I'm looking forward to the future. "

— Mykala, Philly Alumna

"Because [Summer Search] provided me with opportunities I wouldn't have known about otherwise."

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

"There's something so wonderful about the Summer Search community where, aside from challenging you to grow, you are just always welcomed with open arms, and feel right at home."

— Dariela, NYC Alumna & Staff Alumna

"Because we're looking for students like you that want to grow, that want to challenge themselves, that wanna get it put in a new environment and learn. That's WHY!"

— Chano, Bay Area Alum

Collaborate.

Interested in supporting Summer Searchers and our Communities? Whoever you are, you have something to contribute!

The Summer Search community stands strong and moves with purpose. Whether financially, becoming a Mentor, through volunteering or Board work, or maybe Program partnership, there’s a place for you.

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Why Summer Search?

"[The 2023 Alumni Summit & Leadership Conference] was exciting! It was invigorating, and I'm looking forward to the future. "

— Mykala, Philly Alumna

" I felt empowered, motivated to continue the work and reconnect with my summer search family."

— Angelica, Bay Area Alumna

"if you're looking for a community that truly got your back and wants you to be you as you are, come on over to Summer Search."

— Michael, Seattle Staff

"Because this program will show you how powerful you truly are."

— Allie, Former Seattle Staff

"Why summer search? Because here you can make friends that'll be with you for life."

— Kenyon, Bay Area Staff

"Because we're looking for students like you that want to grow, that want to challenge themselves, that wanna get it put in a new environment and learn. That's WHY!"

— Chano, Bay Area Alum

"Summer Search opens a doorway to new opportunities and possibilities."

— Harmony, Seattle Summer Searcher

"ConGRADulations to our High School graduates!! 🎓"

— Trixie, Boston Staff

" Even though it was a rainy, stormy day, these smiles really lit up the night ✨"

— Adriana, Boston Staff

"Why summer search? Because it opens a network of opportunities that I would've never had."

— Jordan, NYC Alum

"There's something so wonderful about the Summer Search community where, aside from challenging you to grow, you are just always welcomed with open arms, and feel right at home."

— Dariela, NYC Alumna & Staff Alumna

"Because Summer Search helps you open your eyes to new opportunities. It helps you grow your mind and meet new people and get yourself out there. It helps you learn more about people in your community. "

— Evelyn, NYC Summer Searcher

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