SOPHOMORE PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Complete all these items to prepare for your Sophomore Experience!
Please note, some items need to be completed by a specific date; otherwise, you may not be able to participate in your experience.
LEARN AND TALK ABOUT SUMMER EXPERIENCES
Explore this website & share it with your family, chat with your mentor, and ask any questions you have
parent WELCOME call
Your mentor must talk to your parent or guardian about Summer Search & Summer Experiences
COMPLETE SOPHOMORE SUMMER EXPERIENCE SURVEY (BY 3/6)
Your response to this survey directly influences what you'll do this summer, so let us know what you're thinking!
mentor check-ins
Talk regularly with your mentor about your summer experience: hopes, concerns and next steps
APPLY TO YOUR PROGRAM (BY 4/19)
After you're matched with a Summer Experience, we'll support you to complete the application
APPLY FOR AN ID (BY April)
Depending on your program, you may need an ID to travel by plane or train
secondary paperwork & physical COMPLETED (by 5/3)
Complete all secondary paperwork for your program and/or schedule a physical if your program requires one
COMMUNity HIKEs (April)
Join one of our Community Hikes where you'll meet other Summer Searchers while you hike and receive some swag
JOIN AN INFO SESSION (mAY)
Each program partner will host an info session for students & families to meet our program partner & learn more about what you will be doing (dates vary by program)
PHYSICALLY PREPARE
It's always good to start preparing physically for an outdoor adventure. Go on walks or hikes, take a jog around your neighborhood or do some basic bodyweight exercises
MAKE YOUR travel ARRANGEMENTS (BY 5/31)
If you're flying, you'll work with your mentor and program to complete a travel checklist so we can book your flight. For local programs, confirm with your parent/guardian that you have a ride to the start of your program.
RECEIVE EQUIPMENT
Coordinate with your mentor to receive your equipment for your Summer Experience
send-off conversation
Have a goodbye talk with your mentor 2-3 weeks before your trip
EMBARK ON YOUR EXPERIENCE!