Summer of Service

July 2 - July 28 2026

Summer of Service is a region-wide program that invites youth over the age of fifteen to an intensive month of study, service, arts, and fellowship. The program’s aims are twofold:

  • To ensure that youth across the region are advancing in their study of institute materials and in their personal spiritual growth

  • To help them build capacity for service through helping to form and facilitate children’s classes and junior youth groups in neighborhoods across the Northeast

The effects of this program have been tremendous on the lives of participants, who have gone on to feel transformed in their service in their home communities, in their understanding of profound spiritual concepts, and in their future plans and goals.

Need more information? Write to the RTI Board to set up a call to learn more

Ready to formally register? Fill out the form below!

Registration Requirements 2026

Please make note of the following requirements for participation:

  • Reside in the Northeast region

  • Having turned 15 years old by the start of the program. 14 year olds entering high school are invited to participate in a condensed version of Summer of Service, happening concurrently with the larger program—more information coming soon!

  • Ability to participate for the full duration of the program (in extenuating circumstances, requests for partial participation can be sent to the RTI Board at secretary@northeastrti.org for consideration)

  • Completion of Ruhi Book 1, Reflections on the Life of the Spirit 

Information Sessions

Youth and their families can learn more about this year’s Summer of Service by attending an info session—details to come!

“Constantly being around joyful, positive people helped create a more at-peace glow in my life. Sharing God’s love and grace with others is important so that others may also be of service to their communities.”

“Areas I’ve improved on through SOS included changing my mindset from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I’d like to work on building this capacity’.”


“Animating Junior Youth, I learned how to empower them, and make the group theirs. Giving them ownership and responsibility for ideas gave them confidence and made them want to serve.”

Testimonials

“SOS helped me become more confident and outgoing in sharing my ideas with others.”

“The summer…has made me more spiritual–I’ve become more compassionate, patient and understanding.”

“I began to understand that every individual in the community has the potential to be a protagonist.”