
For Summer Search students, a summer experience is not just a trip. It is a defining moment that builds confidence, independence, and a sense of what is possible for their future.
These experiences are a core part of how we support young people through college and into career. They are moments where students step outside of what is familiar and begin to see themselves differently.
This year, we have the second largest cohort ever preparing for these experiences. They are setting goals, navigating new challenges, and getting ready to take this step.
That is a reflection of strong program execution and growing demand from young people who are ready for this opportunity.
We need your support to meet this moment. Every student who has committed to this journey deserves the chance to follow through - and we need to act now to make that possible.
As we approach the close of our fiscal year on September 30, we are working to ensure that every student who has committed to this journey can step into the experience they were promised: mentoring, summer experiences, and post-secondary support.
Every student who has said yes to this experience deserves to take that step. Help us make sure they can.
Gifts received through the Summer Search Ignited campaign will be allocated to support Summer Search NYC's FY26 operating budget, which closes on September 30, 2026.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Summer Ignited, please reach out to Summer Search staff:


