For the summer of 1999, there were 85 students and 25 staff members. On Your Marks joined the Summerbridge National Collaborative in 1994. Beginning in 1997, the program was selected as a recipient of the national AmeriCorps grant. The program consist of rising sixth and seventh grade students. Students are recruited from the public schools of Glen Cove, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Roslyn, Westbury, and Roosevelt.
Participants come from varied ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Teachers On Your Marks Summerbridge teachers are recruited from local high schools and colleges nationwide. All teachers complete a 10 day training program and are evaluated throughout the summer. On Your Marks Summebridge teachers develop curriculum, prepare and teach classes, lead special activities, and serve as role models and friends to the students. All students participate in various field trips and special events. Classes consist of four to seven students per class, enabling hands-on learning to take place.