Why Choose Putney?

We’re not new at this. Our perfect safety record gives parents comfort and reflects decades of institutional knowledge and expertise in performing successful risk management, supporting young travelers, and delivering high quality programming. Our programs instill confidence, maturity, and passion for cultures and ideas that are new to students—benefits that extend far beyond summer. These experiences often serve as springboards for students to develop lifelong interests. We choose our highly qualified leaders with expertise in the destinations to which they lead as well as the ability to inspire students. Many have advanced degrees and take time away from successful careers to lead because they love our students and believe in our mission.

We carefully review applications and accept only students who have the ability to thrive on a Putney program. Our goal is to accept young people who are well adjusted, bright, curious about the world, and who can contribute positively to their group. We continually strive to develop and improve our programming in response to world issues. Our students benefit from a global network of friends and partner organizations that has been built over seven decades and includes teachers, farmers, artists, activists, NGOs, and many others. While our programs all have ambitious educational goals, our founders believed that you learn best when you’re having fun. For 68 years Putney has made learning fun and we can guarantee that’s not going to change in our 69th summer. Please join us!