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

ICP has developed legislation with the offices of Senator Christopher Dodd and Representative Rosa DeLauro to provide federal grants for programs that generate at least 100 hours of service.

Summer of Service Resource Center

Thanks to generous support from State Farm, ICP is in the process of populating a resource center to provide a forum for information-exchange on program design, implementation, and evaluation. Please check back frequently as we develop this site.