Application

| Resume a previously saved form
Resume Later

In order to be able to resume this form later, please enter your email and choose a password.

Thank you for your interest in applying to Summer Search!

Ideally, you should complete this application alongside your parents/guardians.  

You will need to submit basic information about yourself, your family and write about why you want to apply to Summer Search. If you cannot complete the application in one sitting, you can select the check box at the top of any page to save and resume later. Remember your username and password!

If you would like to learn more about Summer Search, please visit our website or call one of our local offices.

To get started, please answer the following questions and then click 'Next Page.'

** Our Bay Area, Boston, and New York sites are no longer accepting applications **


The information you submit through this online application is secure and will not be shared with any person or entity outside of Summer Search. The information you and your family provide will only be used to help Summer Search staff get to know you and determine your eligibility for the program. 

Basic Information

Please input your full legal name as it appears on your birth certificate and/or passport.
Contact Information

Basic Information (continued)

Please indicate how you identify yourself.
Address

Summer Information

All the information provided here will help Summer Search find and place you in an appropriate summer experience.
Sizing
Summer Search will provide you with hiking books and most necessary equipment for your summer experience.

Apparel types may not directly align with your gender identity.  Instead please choose the type that will be most comfortable for you as an individual.
Health
This information helps Summer Search make sure you're safe and supported during your summer experience.

Activities

Short Answer

Please answer the next question so we can get to know you. Your response should be at least 4-6 sentences. Answer the question clearly, thoughtfully, and authentically. Just be yourself!

Please write at least 4-6 sentences.
Summer Search respects all student voices and will keep your response confidential unless you reveal a threat of harm to yourself, others or property. As mandated reporters, in that case, we may need to bring others in, but we would contact you first.

Short Answer

Please answer the next two questions so we can get to know you. Your response should be at least 4-6 sentences. Answer the question(s) clearly and thoughtfully. Don’t stress - just be yourself!

Summer Search respects all student voices and will keep your response confidential unless you reveal a threat of harm to yourself, others or property. As mandated reporters, in that case, we may need to bring others in, but we would contact you first.

Short Answer (continued)

Please write at least 4-6 sentences.
Summer Search respects all student voices and will keep your response confidential unless you reveal a threat of harm to yourself, others or property. As mandated reporters, in that case, we may need to bring others in, but we would contact you first.

Your Family/Household

The information will help Summer Search learn more about you and your family.
Please indicate the number of people who live at home with you, including yourself, that are supported by your family's income.

If you live in more than one home, please submit information for the home you live at most of the time.

 PRIVACY AND PROTECTION STATEMENT

As a reminder, the information you submit through this online application is secure and will not be shared with any person or entity outside of Summer Search. The information you and your family provide will only be used to help Summer Search staff get to know you and determine your eligibility for the program.


The next part of the application is for you to complete with your parents/guardians/caregivers, and includes questions about your parents/guardians/caregivers, like their education, employment and contact information.

Parent/Guardian 1

This section is to be completed with or by your parent/guardian/caregiver.
Address, if different from student
Contact Information
Education and Employment

Parent/Guardian 2 (Optional)

This section is to be completed with or by your parent/guardian/caregiver.
Address, if different than student
Contact Information
Education and Employment

DECLARACIÓN DE PRIVACIDAD Y PROTECCIÓN

Como recordatorio, la información que envíe a través de esta solicitud en línea es segura y no se compartirá con ninguna persona o entidad fuera de Summer Search. La información que usted y su familia proporcionen solo se utilizará para ayudar al personal de Summer Search a conocerlo y determinar si reúne las condiciones para participar en el programa.


La siguiente parte de la solicitud es para que la complete con sus padres/tutores/cuidadores, e incluye preguntas sobre sus padres/tutores/cuidadores, como su educación, empleo e información de contacto.

Padre/Tutor 1

Esta sección debe completarse con o por sus padres/tutores/cuidadores.
Dirección, si es diferente a la del estudiante
Contact Information
Educación y empleo

Padre/Tutor 2 (opcional)

Esta sección debe completarse con o por sus padres/tutores/cuidadores.
Dirección, si es diferente a la del estudiante
Contact Information
Educación y empleo

Submission Instructions

The final step requires a legal parent/guardian to review and provide an electronic signature.  Please click 'Submit' to review and electronically sign part 1 of the application.

Instrucciones de envío 

El paso final requiere que el padre/tutor legal revise y proporcione una firma electrónica. Haga clic en "Enviar" para revisar y firmar electrónicamente la parte 1 de la solicitud.  

  •  He revisado esta solicitud y confirmo que la información proporcionada como respuesta es verdadera y exacta, según mi leal saber y entender. 
  • Además, reconozco que la información contenida en esta solicitud se ha proporcionado a Summer Search en representación de mi hijo. 
  • Autorizo a mi hijo(a) a solicitar el ingreso a Summer Search y proceder con una entrevista. 
  • Estoy de acuerdo con que mi hijo participe en un programa de verano fuera de casa. 
  • Entiendo que en su entrevista podrán preguntarle a mi hijo acerca de toda la información y preguntas incluidas en esta solicitud. 
  • Doy permiso a la escuela de mi hijo a que entregue a Summer Search una copia de la libreta de calificaciones y el expediente académico de mi hijo.
Save my progress and resume later | Resume a previously saved form

Learn more about Summer Search