HIGH SCHOOL;

GRADUATION;

ALWAYS…

TOGETHER!

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.

navigate your way(points) with Summer search

Our Program. Your Flight Plan.

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…

Q: But how much does all this cost?

A: Your scholarship to 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Why Summer Search?

"You should join Summer Search because there's nothing more powerful than having a group of people believe in you, sometimes, even more than you believe in yourself."

— Nick, National Staff

"This team believe our students deserve the best and the highest quality program, and I witness them deliver that every single day. So for that, I am grateful."

— Hermese, Boston Alumna & Staff

"Summer Search saw the potential in me"

— Fernando, Boston Alum

"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

"You should join Summer Search because you'll have a fun time and make good connections. "

— Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

"In Summer Search, I was able to create long lasting friendships and memories. Meanwhile, getting comfortable being vulnerable with other people."

— Elaisa, NYC Summer Searcher

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

— Kenyon, Bay Area Staff

"Summer Search, is a huge part of my, growing and helped me become the woman that I am today."

— Rachelle, Boston Alumna

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

— Harmony, Seattle Summer Searcher

"I have witnessed how transformational [Summer Search] is for young people. I saw students that were struggling to find their place become leaders in and outside of school. I have watched former Summer Searchers become adults that are making a difference in their communities!"

— Jennifer, College & Career Readiness Specialist, Foster High School

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

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

"Because you get to go to places like here!"

— Philip, Seattle Staff

Stay Connected

If you are a prospective Summer Searcher (or family to a prospective Summer Searcher) and looking for more information about joining our program, please visit our APPLY page.

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