October 14, 2026
Ask a Summer Search student or mentor what mentoring means to them, and you’ll hear many similar answers. It’s having someone in your corner. It’s being...
October 1, 2026
Erika Marte is a proud Summer Search New York City alumna, Class of 2011, from the Bronx. One of nine siblings and the middle child in...
September 22, 2026
Ask anyone who knows Rachelle Pierre what she’s like, and the word “joy” comes up fast. She laughs easily, tells it straight, and somehow makes a...
September 8, 2026
Kamira Sloan is a proud member of the Summer Search Philadelphia 2013 cohort. Kamira’s first Summer Search trip took her on an expedition with Outward Bound...
September 1, 2026
We’re celebrating eight Summer Search alumni whose journeys show the many ways our community continues to grow, give back, and create opportunities for others: Ahmed Almahbashi,...
August 25, 2026
When Sabina Vargas first joined Summer Search, college didn’t even feel like a possibility. “I’m a first-generation student, and college was never in my plans,” she shared....
August 13, 2026
This summer, Summer Searchers traded the familiar for the unknown, and discovered new places, communities, and things about themselves along the way.
August 5, 2026
When Johnathan F. left New York City for his Summer Search wilderness experience in Yellowstone National Park with Teton Science School, he wasn’t sure what to...
July 28, 2026
Right now, our first cohorts of Summer Searchers are returning from their summer experiences – bubbling with stories and eager to share photos. For Yeiris Mercedes...
July 21, 2026
A 2007 graduate from the Bronx, Joseph’s experience was shaped by the mentorship relationships he formed, the opportunity for global exploration, and a community that pushed...
July 14, 2026
For Karishama Vahora, seeing herself reflected in the people around her and finding a community that truly understood her experience has made all the difference. A member...
July 9, 2026
Shakya’s Summer Search journey took her far beyond what she imagined when she signed up: across the country, across the world, and deep within herself. For...