"My summer was certainly a memorable one. Not only did I get to travel, but I also met some great people and discovered that I am capable of handling more than I thought."
Summer Quest is a Chicago Public Schools pre-college program that helps provide urban youth with high-quality summer learning experiences. Summer Quest participants are CPS students in 9-11th grades who gain exposure to post-secondary educational options through academic, arts and music, and outdoor leadership programs all over the nation and globe.
Summer Quest supports students through need-based financial aid, pre-college counselling, and ongoing alumni programming. By inspiring Chicago’s students to visualize what can be achieved through higher education, Summer Quest empowers youth to grasp their potential and create positive and sustainable change in their schools, families, and communities.
