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.

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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.

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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!

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Next Up: Boston

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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

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Next Up: New York

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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!

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Next Up: Philadelphia

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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!

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Next Up: Seattle

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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!

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Next Up: Bay Area

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

— Kati, Boston Alumna

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

— Mykala, Philly Alumna

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

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

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"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

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"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

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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.

Explore Partnerships

Why Summer Search?

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

— Angelica, Bay Area Alumna

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

— Rachelle, Boston Alumna

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"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

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"As a proud Summer Search alum, Joel thanks Summer Search for all the support in helping him overcome the many obstacles of a first-generation college graduate. "

— Joel, NYC Alum

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"Because Summer Search won't only help you search for your purpose, but will help you achieve your dreams and your goals."

— Diana, NYC Summer Searcher

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"To this day, I wear a bracelet on my wrist which I earned from my trip. It’s a reminder that leadership is about service—a lesson I learned through my Summer Search journey."

— Jamal, NYC Alum

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

— Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

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"Why summer search? Not only do we have great mentors, great trips, it's all free!"

— Alex Jesus, Boston Alum & National Staff

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"Join Summer Search to meet new people and to get support in whatever pathway that you choose to do after high school and to be part of a big, fun community."

— Susan, Seattle Staff

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"Choose Summer Search for the amazing connections that you're gonna make with people from all across the country for the endless support that we're gonna provide to you and all of the amazing life-changing experiences that you'll get to be a part of."

— Logan, Seattle staff

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"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

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"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

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Stay Connected

Sign up for stories, voices, and inspiration from the Summer Search Community .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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