For students currently in grades 9–12
Australia & Fiji
Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji
Croatia & Slovenia
Iceland
Italy & Greece
Japan
Kilimanjaro
Patagonia: Skiing
Switzerland, France, & Holland
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland
France
China
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Spain
Valencia & the Pyrenees
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai'i
Morocco
Nepal
Peru
Tanzania
Thailand
Vietnam
For students currently in grades 6–8
Alaska
Japan
France & Holland
Greece & Italy
Iceland
Japan
France
Spain
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai'i
Columbia Climate School Collaboration
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit
Oxford Academia
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
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75 Years of Transformative Summer Programs

Since 1951, Putney has led trusted and educational travel programs that inspire discovery, build confidence, and create friendships that last a lifetime. Join us in celebrating our 75th summer.

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Exploration

Adventure Travel & Cultural Immersion

Trek off the beaten path to immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultures of a place, make connections, and gain new perspectives.

Service

Community Engagement & Global Awareness

Collaborate on projects, connect meaningfully with people of different cultures, and deepen your understanding of issues affecting our world.

Career

Hands-On Experiences to Inspire Your Future

Travel to where your interests come alive and work alongside experts and practicing professionals in a variety of fields

Language

Active Immersion in Language & Culture

Immerse yourself in a language abroad and accelerate the pace of learning through real-world use of your French, Mandarin, or Spanish skills.

Why Choose Putney?

Go Beyond the Ordinary

Celebrating 75 Years of Experiences That Shape Lives

"A Global Experience With Decades of History"

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Australia & Fiji
Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji
Croatia & Slovenia
Iceland
Italy & Greece
Japan
Kilimanjaro
Patagonia: Skiing
Switzerland, France, & Holland
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland
France
China
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Spain
Valencia & the Pyrenees
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai'i
Morocco
Nepal
Peru
Tanzania
Thailand
Vietnam
Japan
Alaska
Japan
Iceland
France & Holland
Greece & Italy
France
Spain
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai'i
Eligible for 8th grade*​
Columbia Climate School Collaboration
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit
Oxford Academia
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered

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