Summer of Service

Summer of Service is a proposed new "rite of passage" that would forge bonds among young Americans and provide experiential learning opportunities through the common experience of service during the summer months. The Summer of Service project will create strong service programs that engage middle-school aged youth during the summers. ICP's work on this project has included assistance with drafting the legislation, building support among stakeholders, and extensive research on existing programs.

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Why Summer of Service

ICP has conducted extensive research on the potential of Summer of Service to contribute to positive youth development of middle schoolers and improve communities

Summer of Service Legislation

Updated information on Summer of Service legislation including the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Our Summer 2010 Community Partners

In March, ICP received word that it would be awarded a Summer of Service grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service's Learn and Serve America. ICP will work with 3 community partners to implement high quality summer service-learning programs. Click on the link to meet our partners!

Summer of Service Resource Center

Thanks to generous support from Lumina Foundation for Education, ICP has developed a resource center to provide a forum for information-exchange on program design, implementation, and evaluation.