FAQs
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Whether you’re curious about program details, registration, or what to expect this summer, you’re in the right place.
Explore our FAQs below to find quick solutions and helpful tips. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out via our CONTACT PAGE.
Are financial assistance or scholarships available?
Great question! Absolutely! Thanks to our generous donors, we’re able to cover 100% of all program-related costs—including transportation and meals for college trips and learning experiences. No cost barriers. Just life-changing opportunities.
How can I volunteer, donate, or support Summer Up?
We’d love to have you on board! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, or supporting our mission in other ways, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Stay tuned! We’ll be adding a section soon that details how you can contribute to Summer Up and help make a difference.
What activities and programs does Summer Up! offer?
Summer Up connects students to a variety of programs starting as early as 3rd grade, including a special experience designed for girls. We also offer meaningful opportunities for boys and co-ed groups to explore leadership, identity, and career readiness through tailored experiences.
Most of our programming is geared toward high school students (grades 9–12). These include overnight college programs, where students experience college life firsthand and explore subjects like STEM, Fine Arts, Education, Forensics, Nursing, and Business. Some participants even earn college credit, giving them a valuable head start.
We also provide paid internships for students and young adults (ages 14–24), connecting them to some of the region’s leading industries and mentors.
What is Summer Up!?
Summer Up! is more than a summer program—we’re a launchpad. We empower youth and young adults to own their future by connecting them to transformative experiences that build confidence, expand vision, and open doors to what’s next.
Whether you're in middle school, high school, or stepping into life after graduation, Summer Up! helps you level up through real-world exposure, hands-on learning, and opportunities that matter.
From paid internships and STEM workshops to college trips and enrichment programs, we help students dream bigger and go further. But we don’t do it alone—we connect students to powerful programs already making an impact.
We’re not competitors—we’re connectors. We amplify what’s working by recruiting, preparing, and matching students with purpose-driven opportunities. When programs thrive, students rise. When students rise, communities win. At Summer Up, no seat goes unfilled, no talent goes unseen, and no student is left behind.
This is your moment. Summer Up—and Own Your Future.
Who is Summer Up! for?
Summer Up! is for students and young adults—from 3rd grade through age 24—who are ready to explore, grow, and lead.
We offer experiences for:
Elementary & Middle Schoolers (3rd–8th grade): including college trips, enrichment programs, STEM workshops, and leadership-building opportunities.
High School Students (grades 9–12): with overnight college experiences, leadership development, and hands-on career exploration
Young Adults (ages 18–24): through paid internships and professional learning opportunities that launch them into the workforce
Whether it’s a student’s first time on a college campus or their first paid job, Summer Up! creates life-changing experiences that build confidence, skills, and a vision for what’s next.
How can I enroll my child in Summer Up?
We thought you'd never ask! Simply visit our website at GoSummerUp.org, click on the "Registration “ tab, and scroll down to the yellow form at the bottom. Complete a few quick questions (it’ll take no more than 2-3 minutes), and Summer Up! will contact you within 24-48 hours via text or email.
How can my company/school get involved?
We would love to partner with you! Simply reach out to our team via email at KCarter@GoSummerUp.org, and we’ll be happy to discuss ways we can collaborate.