For students currently in grades 9–12
Australia & Fiji
Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji
Croatia & Slovenia
Iceland
Italy & Greece
Japan
Kilimanjaro
Norway
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
France & Holland
Greece & Italy
Iceland
Ireland
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
Special programs & collaborations
Custom Programs

Looking to create a custom program or collaboration?

Challenge yourself academically at the world's most prestigious universities

Non-profit organization offering student travel scholarships

High school youth summit focused on public health, climate change, and equity

columbia-climate-school-icon

Campus-based climate change program for grades 9–12

Going Beyond Since 1951

Summer Is Just the Beginning

Transformative summer programs for high school & middle school students

Or browse by program type
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

Plan for Summer 2026

"A Global Experience With Decades of History"

320px-newyorktimes-white-svg
Join us this summer!

Featured 2026 Programs

Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Future of Science
Learn More

Get ready for 2026!

Be the first to know when we announce our programs for summer 2026!

Australia & Fiji
Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji
Croatia & Slovenia
Iceland
Italy & Greece
Japan
Kilimanjaro
Norway
Patagonia: Skiing
Switzerland, France, & Holland
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland
France
China
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Spain
Valencia & the Pyrenees
You may also like
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai'i
Morocco
Nepal
Peru
Tanzania
Thailand
Vietnam
Ireland
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