Summer

Join Us in Summer 2026!

Who Can Serve?

Participants do not need any experience with home repair work or power tools to volunteer – but we are happy to put your skills to good use if you do have knowledge in these areas! We look forward to serving with and learning alongside you next summer.

Volunteers of many ages can participate – no experience required! Traditionally, our program is youth-centered. In recent years, we have added more intergenerational options for young adult and adult groups who would like their own service-learning experience.

• Middle Schoolers:
  • Incoming 6th grade through incoming 9th grade
  • Can participate in any middle school, combined, or intergenerational sessions
• High Schoolers:
  • Incoming 9th grade through graduating 12th grade
  • Can participate in any high school, combined, or intergenerational sessions
  • Note: 18-year-olds who will have recently graduated high school are welcome to participate in youth-focused sessions. However, they will be required to complete additional paperwork required for adults volunteering with minors due to California law.
• Young Adults:
  • Ages 18-22
  • Can participate in any intergenerational sessions
  • Are not expected to lead youth on work teams
• Adult Volunteers:
  • Age 23 and older
  • Adults may either participate as:
    • A counselor responsible for leading youth at youth-focused sessions, OR
    • Part of an intergenerational group (no direct youth leadership responsibilities)

Summer Registration Timeline

• September:
  • Info packet available with program and registration details (see 2025 packet for reference – 2026 information available in September)
• October:
  • Priority registration open (submit your top 3-5 session choices)
  • Group sign-up fee & per-person deposits are due to register
  • The priority registration period determines the length and program type of each session
• Late October / Early November:
  • Priority placements are made
• After priority placements:
  • Standard registration opens (first-come, first-served as space is available)
  • Full program schedule published

• Additional dates & information in program packets

Program Schedule

Our summer 2026 schedule is pending input from volunteer groups! Submit your preferences for dates, locations, and other program details via our interest survey, due September 1.

2025 Participant Fees

Summer 2026 fee information will be available in September.

All groups registering must submit a flat rate sign-up fee, based on their estimated size:

• 1 – 5 people: $75
• 6 or more people: $200

In addition to the sign-up fee, participant fees range between $655 and $715 total per person. Fees vary by session length:

• 5-night weeks: $655 per person
• 6-night weeks: $715 per person

Details on installments, payment timelines, and policies can be found in the information packet.

Scholarships are available to assist with the cost of participation. The priority deadline to apply for summer 2025 scholarships is February 1, 2025.

Safety Measures

• SSP prioritizes building safe community. See our Safe Community Policy for details on ensuring physical and emotional safety for the whole SSP community.
• SSP does not require the COVID-19 vaccine for volunteers. However, we strongly recommend all participants are up to date with all immunizations per CDC guidelines, including new COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. See SSP’s COVID-19 Safety page for more information and updates.

Additional Program Updates

For ongoing program information as the summer approaches, SSP shares e-news updates with details specific to group liaisons coordinating trips. Sign up for SSP’s liaison e-news to ensure you are up to date with the most current program details:

2026 Dates & Locations TBA

Note: We expect both 5-night and 6-night sessions will be available

Questions about Summer 2026? Reach out to SSP’s HQ Staff: