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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

Support for Summer of Service

Summer of Service has been recognized by leaders in the field of national service as an important and innovative addition to national service policy in the US.

Summer of Service Legislation

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

Summer of Service Resource Center

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