#ThatsWhy

"Summer Search allows me to feel so connected with my community all while being a part of something much bigger than myself."

— Fatoumata, NYC Summer Searcher

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

— Adriana, Boston Staff

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

— Kati, Boston Alumna

"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

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

— Jehan, Seattle Summer Searcher

"You'll get to meet new people, have new experiences, and get to know yourself better."

— Megan, National Staff

"ConGRADulations to our High School graduates!! 🎓"

— Trixie, Boston Staff

"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

"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

"In the future I still, I always wanna be a part of summer search, whether it's me being a board member or stopping in the office when I do have the chance."

— Jessica, Philly Alumna

"If you express what you want outta life, Summer Search has your back."

— Diane, Former Boston Staff

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

— Alex Jesus, Boston Alum & National Staff