Stay connected with the latest stories, updates, and highlights from our mentorship and summer experience programs—where high school students explore new paths, gain real-world insights, and build bright futures.
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 19, 2026
Internships are how many young people open the door to a future career. They’re a chance to test out a field, build a professional network, develop new skills,...
August 18, 2026
When Walter Flores first met Nancy Hsiung in 2013, he was a sophomore at Roxbury Community College, looking for a summer internship in biological science. Nancy...
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 12, 2026
Exploring how relationships, community, and the outdoors can open new possibilities for young people.
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...
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