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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E ?
4 Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
4 Travel & COVID-19
6 Our Programs
8 Why Choose Putney?
10 The Putney Difference
11 Safety & Risk Management
12 Leadership
14 Our 70-Year History
16 Career Programs
28 Service Programs
42 Language Programs
50 Exploration Programs
64 Pre-College Programs
72 Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits
74 Smithsonian Student Travel
80 National Geographic Student Expeditions
86 Custom School Groups
87 Scholarship Opportunities
88 Dates & Details
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Welcome to Putney’s 70th season! It was the summer of 1951, and in a world still reeling from the aftershocks of the Second World War, our parents—devoted educators and dreamers—led 18 brave high school students on the first Putney trip by ship to Europe. Their worldview was shaped by war and reconciliation. They shared what seemed at that time a naive and unusual mission: to use “summer vacation” to change the lives of young people by ushering them out of their comfort zones and empowering them to learn off the beaten track, to connect meaningfully with people of different cultures, and to embrace what is new and different with a supportive group of peers and leaders who would challenge them and keep them safe. As we hopefully emerge from the nightmare of COVID-19, we believe these qualities make summer 2021 our most important ever. In the face of divisiveness and pandemic, we understand that experiential learning and human connection are essential for young people who have spent months online and socially isolated. Of course, safety remains paramount. We have developed specific systems of evaluation and protocols that allow us to offer programs in places that are safe. Please call us to hear about the programs we have run successfully at home and abroad since COVID-19.
The best part of the work we do with our creative colleagues here in the Putney Barn is exactly what our parents also loved the most: the transformative enthusiasm, selfconfidence, and personal discovery of our returning students—filled with tears of joy and tales—lives visibly changed as they hug their fellow students and leaders goodbye. Ultimately, it is that happiness and growth that all parents seek for their kids before they head off to blaze impressive paths for themselves in college and beyond; it’s what we at Putney work year after year to create and deliver. The descriptions in this catalog can only scratch the surface of what a summer with Putney means. Please visit our website for more complete descriptions and details. We also urge you to call us about any programs that interest you so that we can get to know you better. We hope you will join us! Best
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
Now entering our 70th year, we remain passionately devoted to being much more than just another summer experience. Instead, we provide innovative programs that foster maturity, self-confidence, and personal discovery while deepening global awareness and cultural understanding.
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Our Commitment to
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Racism exists and we acknowledge that our organization has benefited and continues to benefit from centuries of privilege as it relates to power, race, class, citizenship, gender, and mobility. As a predominantly white organization, we recognize our responsibility to work diligently and passionately to understand and dismantle systems of oppression. Putney Student Travel affirms the Black Lives Matter movement and stands with students and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, People of Color, and LGBTQIA+. Putney will work alongside them to dismantle barriers of injustice and oppression. We commit to increase diversity at all levels of our organization, and realize that this work is ongoing. We commit to advocacy, accountability, and to living these values at every level of the organization both at home and abroad. Putney Student Travel, located on the traditional ancestral land of the Abenaki, commits to being anti-racist and taking measurable steps to increase diversity within our organization, in order to bring greater and more meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and growth. We commit to: • Integrate anti-racist curriculum into all of our programs. • Expand our partnerships with external, BIPOC-identifying facilitators as we learn to dismantle systems of oppression, practice better allyship, and strive to be anti-racist. • Seek out collaborations with youth development organizations focused on diversity, equity, allyship, and inclusion. • Increase scholarship access, funding, and partnerships and to share our progress. • Highlight social justice organizations and platforms supported by our programming, leaders, staff, and students. • Continue support of our staff and students of all gender identities and expressions, religions, and abilities. • Build upon our ongoing efforts to diversify our leadership teams and student body.
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travel & covid-19 Since Putney’s founding 70 years ago, we have approached each student’s experience with the same attention to safety and security that we give our own children. Now is no exception. We have implemented robust health and safety protocols for our programs, have proven success in providing transformative travel experiences in this “new normal,” and offer an industry-leading refund policy for maximum peace of mind as you plan your next Putney adventure. For our most current statement and policy, visit goputney.com
Communication & Flexibility
We developed health policies and safety protocols that meet and exceed the requirements of each host country. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 developments both in our program destinations and globally. Our health and safety measures consider the latest guidance and recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, international and local health agencies, and destination partners.
We know that these are uncertain times. Over seven decades we’ve earned a reputation for good judgment, thoughtful and clear communication, and a commitment to the core mission of our programs, as well as the safety of our travelers. We will continue to be flexible and ask for your flexibility as we respond with caution and prudence to the shifting global health landscape.
Proven Success in the U.S. & Abroad
Peace of Mind Refund Policy
In summer 2020, when international travel was not possible, we developed two campus-based programs in our home state of Vermont for both high school and middle school students. In the fall, we designed Gap travel programs for college-aged students in carefully chosen international locations where the virus had been well managed. In all, hundreds of Putney students traveled and engaged in person, making the magic happen, with zero instances of COVID-19.
In times like these, it makes sense to have a refund policy that allows for maximum peace of mind. Tuition payments are 100% refundable for any reason until March 15, 2021. If we decide to cancel your program, we offer you a place on similar programs. If your second choice isn’t available, we refund 100% of your tuition payments and application fee. It’s that simple.
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
Prioritizing Health & Safety
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Putney student travel Our programs
CAREER
HIGH SCHOOL
18 Barcelona: Sports
19 Belize: Wildlife Conservation
20 California: Immigration
21 Germany & Sweden: Future of Cars
22 Ireland: Writing
23 Israel & Jordan: Conflict & Peace
24 Italy: Farm to Table
Go beyond the classroom with Putney Pre-College. Learn more on page 66.
PRE-COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL
66 Barcelona
67 Tokyo
LANGUAGE
HIGH SCHOOL
68 UCLA
44 China
70 Vermont
45 Ecuador & the Galรกpagos
46 France
72 Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits
48 Spain
71 Vermont
47 France
25 New Mexico: Ecology
49 Spain
26 New York & Milan: Fashion
E X P L O R AT I O N
MIDDLE SCHOOL
52 Canada
53 Croatia
54 Faroe Islands & Iceland
55 Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia
59 Kilimanjaro
60 Patagonia: Skiing
61 Peru, Ecuador, & Colombia
62 Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland
56 France & Holland
57 Iceland
58 Ireland
27 Switzerland: CERN & the Future of Science
SERVICE
HIGH SCHOOL
30 Costa Rica
32 Ecuador & the Galรกpagos
34 Fiji
35 Hawaii
36 Morocco
37 Peru
38 Tanzania
39 Thailand
40 Vietnam
31 Costa Rica
33 Ecuador & the Galรกpagos
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Putney Pre-College collaborates with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE to create two action-driven programs focused on public health and climate change. See page 72 for summit descriptions and details!
Explore the past, experience the present, and shape the future with Smithsonian Student Travel! Learn about this NEW collaboration on page 74.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Get out and explore with National Geographic! Discover more about this collaboration on page 80.
New for 2021!
Putney Gap As schools and colleges continue remote learning, we’ve designed new Gap travel programs for college students who seek in-person experiences, authentic travel and cultural immersion, and opportunities for experiential learning. Travel in the company of fellow students with similar interests, who are as curious and passionate as you are about the world around you.
Travel & Explore Instead of video calls, you could be adventuring down the coast of Croatia, volunteering at a women-run coffee cooperative in Costa Rica, chasing waterfalls in Iceland, surveying the lush Irish landscape from a centuries-old castle, skiing in Montana, hiking in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, or snorkeling in the blue waters of Hawaii.
Each trip explores a particular theme: See firsthand how Iceland leads the way in renewable energy and explore responses to climate change. Delve into sustainable travel, ecotourism, and conservation in Costa Rica. Study the history of conflict in Croatia and witness the factors leading to its economic rejuvenation. Explore land management in the Montana Rockies. Engage with the culture and learn about the advanced agricultural systems of Native Hawaiians.
To learn more, visit goputney.com/gap
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
Engage with Place
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70 Years of Experience
Lasting Benefits
Outstanding Leaders
We’re not new at this. Our exceptional 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 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.
Why Choose Putney?
Innovative Programs
It’s Fun!
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. Putney has always made learning fun and we can guarantee that’s not going to change in our 70 th summer. Please join us!
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
Great Students
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The Putney Difference Excellent Group Dynamics Our leaders facilitate a positive group dynamic and build a community where everyone is included, celebrated, and invited to participate. Putney students return home with increased maturity, lasting friendships, and broadened perspectives.
Student Ownership Students learn and grow the most when they are given clear expectations and a chance to take ownership of their experience. While our leaders supervise and direct each program, students actively lead important daily tasks, activities, and discussions.
High Expectations We have clearly communicated expectations of behavior that are designed to keep students safe and bring out the best in them. Our simple rules—no smoking, drinking, or drugs, as well as a few more— promote safety and build trust within the group.
Global Stewardship We partner with communities around the world through long-term collaborations. Our students benefit from authentic interactions with local people. As a result, they learn to value community empowerment, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability.
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I made friends for a lifetime, and had some of the best experiences of my life. — Sophia L., Park Tudor School, Carmel, IN
Safety & risk management A commitment to safety is the bedrock of our program operations. The full-time Putney team, led by Directors Jeff Shumlin and Governor Peter Shumlin, is large enough to operate innovative programs all over the world, yet small enough to ensure that all families receive the highest level of support.
Experienced Leadership We hire and train only the best international educators—college graduates with high levels of maturity, judgment, and expertise, significant experience working with young people, and certifications in CPR and First Aid.
Open Lines of Communication We maintain open lines of communication with parents, students, and leaders. While programs are underway, we can be reached by phone 24/7.
An Inclusive Environment We celebrate diversity on our programs and expect the same of our students. We do not tolerate bullying and act decisively to safeguard the physical and emotional safety of our students.
Program Setup & Emergency Support We only offer programs in stable locations with the infrastructure to handle urgent situations that might realistically arise. Our vetting process includes making site visits, monitoring locations, reviewing safety records, and more. Our students abroad are covered for emergencies by one of the world’s leading medical evacuation plans.
Learn more at goputney.com
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
I was finally able to come out of my shell on this trip.
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leadership
Inspiring & Outstanding Group Leaders We select Putney leaders from a highly competitive pool of diverse and qualified candidates. They bring to each program a depth of experience in teaching, foreign language, international living, and world travel. As graduates of the nation’s top colleges and universities and veterans of prestigious organizations like the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and The Fulbright Program, our leaders distinguish themselves in the fields of teaching, arts, athletics, journalism, law, medicine, and international development. Leaders attend an intensive training that features hands-on workshops, discussions, and activities focused on safety, group dynamics, program logistics, and leadership. They share a commitment to safety, a passion for exploration, and an enthusiasm for facilitating positive group dynamics. Putney leaders are not only advisors, guides, and mentors to their students, but also role models and friends during the summer and beyond. Meet our leaders and read full bios at goputney.com/leaders.
The leaders were terrific! They helped the students stretch and grow and realize their potential. – Sandra & Lew Hassell, Hillsborough, NC
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A N N E STE E LE The Graduate Institute, Geneva, M.A., Anthropology and the Sociology of Development (in progress); Columbia University, B.A., Sociology & Anthropology
While attending UW Madison, Jarell spent six months living with a host family and taking classes in Aix-en-Provence, France, while also traveling throughout Europe. After college, Jarell taught high school English in the West African country of Benin and then worked at an education nonprofit in Minneapolis. Currently, Jarell is pursuing his Ph.D. in higher education.
Since undergrad, Anne has conducted environmental research in the Himalayas, coded visualizations for a Washington think tank, and observed the logistics of refugee resettlement in Madrid. She is now pursuing her master’s and is a research fellow at the Open Knowledge Foundation in Geneva. She is proficient in Spanish, Korean, and German, and knows basic Nepali and Dzongkha.
J U L I A N N A B EVER I D GE University of Virginia, M.A., Spanish; Sewanee: University of the South, B.A., Spanish
JA H ME L H OLDE N Emory University & Columbia College Hollywood, B.A., Cinema, B.A., TV Production
In college, Julianna studied Spanish literature and art and lived with host families in Segovia, Zaragoza, and Madrid, Spain. After graduation, Julianna began her master’s program at the University of Virginia, where she discovered her passion for teaching. Julianna is fluent in Spanish, and proficient in Italian and French. Julianna teaches as a Spanish lecturer at University of Virginia.
Jahmel has produced and directed content for Pharrell Williams, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs, John Legend, and other notable artists; coproduced the winner of Best Film at the 2014 American Black Film Festival; and worked on Viacom shows like the BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, and others. As a freelance filmmaker, Jahmel has traveled to London, Paris, Iceland, Morocco, and Colombia.
JACK S CH RU P P Williams College, B.A., French, B.A., History
SARAH IN GRAH AM Columbia University, Ph.D., Comparative & Int’l. Education (candidate), M.A., Int’l. Education Development; Skidmore College, B.A., Psychology
While an undergraduate at Williams College, Jack studied abroad in Grenoble, France, and wrote a French Honors Thesis on language maintenance and decline. Currently, he teaches French language classes at Phillips Academy Andover in Massachusetts, where he is in-house counselor in a boys’ dorm and also coaches rowing and skiing. Jack is fluent in French.
As a master’s student at Columbia University, Sarah studied international education development. She has traveled extensively in Central and South America, including a gap year before college, followed by a semester in Panama studying conservation and development. She is now pursuing her Ph.D. at Columbia. Sarah is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French.
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
JA R EL L S K I N N ER ROY University of Michigan, M.A., Ph.D., Higher Education (candidate); University of Wisconsin Madison, B.A., French, Legal Studies
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Going beyond for 70 years 1972 – Putney’s first program in Africa explores Tanzania and summits Mt. Kilimanjaro.
1957 – During the Cold War, Putney becomes the first organization to take high school students to the U.S.S.R., exploring Moscow and Leningrad and living with Russian students on the Black Sea. 1951 – The first trip departs by steamship for Switzerland, Italy, France, and Holland, led by founders George and Kitty Shumlin. The ocean crossing takes ten days each way— three weeks of an eight-week program.
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1983 – After 32 years, George and Kitty retire from Putney Student Travel, passing the reins to their sons, Pete and Jeff.
1986 – Chinese Revolutionary hero Bill Hinton opens doors for Putney in China. Students bicycle through coalmine country in Shanxi Province and live with Chinese families in an agricultural commune still closed to Westerners in Shandong Province.
2005 – At Yale University, Putney introduces programs focused on global awareness, with students addressing issues of poverty, sustainability, development, healthcare, and much more. 1990 – Putney inaugurates its first program dedicated entirely to community service, in Montserrat in the Caribbean following a hurricane. 1999 – The second floor of the converted cow barn where Putney’s office had been for 40 years is emptied of hay, renovated, and converted to the current office.
2007 – National Geographic and Putney partner to create National Geographic Student Expeditions. Learn more about this collaboration on page 80. 2017 – The New York Times and Putney partner to create New York Times Student Journeys.
2020 – Putney responds to the global health crisis by developing a Pre-College program in Vermont and launching Gap programs in carefully selected international locations.
2021 – Putney collaborates with the Smithsonian Institution to create Smithsonian Student Travel, and with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE to develop student youth summits focused on climate change and public health.
Since 1951, Putney students have trekked the globe, immersing themselves in cultures and communities as their lives are changed. Learn more about Putney’s 70-year history at goputney.com
PUTNEY STUDENT Travel
2019 – Putney invests in carbon offsets to cover carbon emissions on group flights, launches programs focused on careers to inspire future leaders, and brings back its classic Mt. Kilimanjaro program.
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career
Hands-On Experiences to Inspire Your Future Pursue your passion as you work alongside practicing professionals in a variety of fields. Get hands-on experience and gain insight into possible career paths and opportunities that await you. Travel to where your interests come alive and get inspired by the people you meet. Dig into food and culture in Italy, the business of sports in Barcelona, the future of cars in Germany & Sweden, and more. Produce an independent project to explore an aspect of fashion design, writing, sports management, farming, or conservation of particular interest to you. Follow new ideas, gain new perspectives, and return home ready to blaze your own path.
I met some truly inspiring people and learned a lot about myself and what I am passionate about.
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– Emme J., The Sharon Academy, South Strafford, VT
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Barcelona Inside the Business of Sport • • • •
Take daily classes at the renowned Johan Cruyff Institute Help run a sponsored fútbol sala (hard court) tournament Train with one of Catalonia’s iconic human tower troupes Get an insider’s look at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium
Destination • As home to the iconic Fútbol Club Barcelona and host of the 1992 Olympic games, Barcelona has earned its reputation for top-tier athletics. Experience the culture of this vibrant Spanish city and its passion for sport. Visit stadiums, sporting clubs, and practice arenas: from tennis courts to skate parks to Olympic facilities. Themes • Work with seasoned professionals to gain insights into the business of sport and the modern media landscape. Through daily classes and field visits, discover how market forces shape local, regional, and global sports as you learn about career paths and professional opportunities in this exciting field. Activities • Step on the pitch at Camp Nou and learn about the La Masia “farmhouse” system that discovered and developed Gerard Piqué and Lionel Messi. Attend sporting tournaments and delve into the worlds of sponsorship and brand management. Learn to play handball and Basque pelota, swim at the Barceloneta beach, or rock climb on nearby Montserrat mountain.
July 10–25 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 16 days • $6,790 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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High School
Belize Wildlife Conservation from Rainforest to Reef • • • •
Volunteer at The Belize Zoo and work alongside the staff Visit rescue centers for green iguanas, baboons, and raptors Hike through dense rainforest in search of howler monkeys Snorkel along the second largest barrier reef in the world
Destination • From jungle to barrier reef, Belize is the perfect laboratory for learning about our planet’s biodiversity. Encounter native species as you venture deep into the jungle with naturalists, assist staff as they care for animals at The Belize Zoo, learn about conservation at wildlife sanctuaries, and snorkel along the reef. Themes • Explore the fields of veterinary science and marine biology as you work with veterinarians, zoologists, marine biologists, naturalists, and conservationists. Learn firsthand about ongoing initiatives and the successful efforts that saved Belize’s coral reefs from the brink of extinction. Activities • Spot toucans and howler monkeys in the jungle. Explore ancient Mayan ruins at Lamanai. Assist with wildlife feeding, exhibit maintenance, and research projects at The Belize Zoo. Snorkel along the reef, participate in a beach clean-up, and interview a local fisherman.
July 3–19 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $6,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 12–16 hours
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Known as “the best little zoo in the world,” The Belize Zoo is home to over 175 animals. All of the animals are native to the region, and none were captured from the wild—they were rescued, abandoned, donated by other zoos, removed from the illegal pet trade, or born at the zoo.
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california Perspectives on Immigration • • • •
Collect stories from both sides of the border with Mexico Speak with migrant workers and ranchers in the agricultural industry Walk around Angel Island and interview immigration lawyers Taste the flavors of immigrant-driven foods along the California coast
Destination • Travel along California’s majestic coastline, beginning in the lively San Francisco Bay Area, and explore the impact and contributions of the state’s 11 million immigrants. Visit Bay Area sites such as Angel Island before heading south to Los Angeles, jumping in the Pacific Ocean for surf lessons along the way, and ending in the border cities of San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico. Themes • Examine immigration in California from multiple perspectives. Meet with border patrol agents, lawyers, non-governmental organizations, businessowners, immigrant families, and farmers. As you travel the coast, explore the diverse foods and cultures of this uniquely multicultural state. Activities • Interview locals and experts on all things immigration. Document your journey in a journal or travel blog. Stay active on the program with surfing lessons and long urban walks. Discuss, compare, and debate different approaches to immigration, taking into account the stories and experiences you’ve encountered.
Pad thai. Dim sum. Tacos. Fish and chips. Sushi. Sashimi. Why is it called a California Roll? And who was General Tso? During your journey in California, taste the cultural influences of immigration and wind your way from urban center restaurants to rural food-truck exploration!
June 30–July 14 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $5,490 + airfare
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germany & Sweden The Future of Cars • • • •
Explore the history and future of the automotive industry Test drive vehicles with driver assistance technology Meet with engineers behind Volvo’s fleet of self-driving cars Explore the Gothenburg archipelago of southern Sweden
Destination • Home to such iconic brands as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen, Germany and Sweden are shaping the future of the automotive industry. In Munich, Stuttgart, Wolfsburg, and Berlin, take in the cities’ diverse cultural offerings, visit company headquarters, and meet with engineers. Travel to Sweden to finish your journey in the vibrant port city of Göteborg, home to Volvo. Themes • Dive into the history of the automotive industry and witness how tech and car companies are propelling us into the future. Ask important ethical, legal, and economic questions, contemplate how automation is changing urban landscapes, and explore possible careers related to engineering, automotive design, and urban planning.
June 25–July 12 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 18 days • $6,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Activities • Learn about automation and design at BMW and Volvo factory headquarters. Meet with an organization empowering female engineers. Get a look at cutting-edge tech at Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Hike in the Bavarian foothills, visit World War II and Holocaust memorials in Berlin, and sample fresh seafood at the market in Göteborg.
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Ireland Writers’ Workshop & Craft • • • •
Write your way around Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature Explore medieval monasteries and seaside fishing villages Travel to a remote island for a three-day writers’ retreat Collaborate with your peers to produce a public reading
Destination • Explore vibrant Dublin, drawing on the city and culture for inspiration. Travel across verdant countryside and sea to a tiny island off Ireland’s western coast for a writers’ retreat. Get a feel for how this storied landscape has influenced Irish literature and then return to Dublin for a student-led reading of the group’s work. Themes • Expand your writing abilities and explore Ireland’s literary legacy under the guidance of accomplished writers and teachers. Engage with Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition at readings, plays, and concerts of traditional Irish music. Receive feedback from leaders and peers, meet with professional writers, and discuss your craft. Activities • Incorporate the five senses in a busy marketplace, and write from your experience. Read Yeats in the Dublin City Gallery and record your observations. Hike over green hills, explore grand estates, or stroll the 19th-century oceanfront promenades of fishing villages, gathering inspiration along the way.
July 9–21 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 13 days • $5,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Israel & Jordan Conflict & Peace • • • •
Analyze past attempts at peace with scholars and activists Visit the West Bank and discuss its geopolitical significance Record oral histories of soldiers and people in occupied territories Learn about refugees’ lives in Jordan, before and after their arrival
Destination • Journey through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and the West Bank to gain a deeper understanding of the historical events that have contributed to seven decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Continue to Jordan to meet with citizens, lawmakers, activists, and scholars working toward peace in the Middle East. Themes • Explore the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, then delve into the avenues being pursued for peace. Hear differing views from Palestinian and Israeli students, gain perspective on Israeli settlements, and brainstorm solutions with scholars. Emerge with greater insight into the complexities of human conflict and in-depth understanding of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
July 2–16 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $6,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Activities • Visit the spiritual and cultural sites that make Jerusalem so important to different faiths: the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock, Al Aqsa Mosque, and the Western Wall. Meet with Palestinian residents in the West Bank and take a day trip to the Dead Sea. Take an excursion into the desert to explore the ancient city of Petra, carved into the rose-colored cliffs.
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Italy Inside the Farm to Table Movement • • • •
Meet chefs at trattorie and acclaimed ristoranti Join celebratory feasts at Siena’s Palio horse race Learn the secrets of cheese-making and olive oil production Prepare a multi-course farewell feast for your Italian amici
Destination • Dive into the food traditions at the heart of Italian identity. Stay on a historic organic farm, learn about sustainable food systems, and immerse yourself in Italian life and the country’s storied food culture. Then, experience the markets, restaurants, and secret neighborhood trattorie of Siena. Themes • Explore the many careers that touch the culture, art, and science of food. Work alongside organic farmers, meet acclaimed chefs, take cooking classes, delve into the science of baking, and try your hand at food criticism. Experience the journey from raw ingredients to finished feast. Activities • Participate in hands-on farm rotations as you care for animals, plant, tend, harvest, can, and cook. Take survival Italian lessons from our hosts; learn basic knife skills or restaurant plating techniques; discuss food policy, movements, and trends; and explore the beautiful hilltop towns of central Italy.
June 24–July 8 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 days • $6,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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New Mexico Conservation & Ecology in the Land of Enchantment • • • •
Conduct research from river dynamics to bison movement Interview tribal leaders, ranchers, and wildlife managers Delve into the art and culinary scenes of Taos and Santa Fe Hike atop mesas, raft whitewater, or try out rock climbing
Destination • Known for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural traditions, New Mexico is the perfect place to explore conservation and ecology. Journey from the red rock mesas of the Pojoaque River Valley to the vast short-grass prairies at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Range, explore the outdoor hub of Taos, and end in the artistic capital of Santa Fe. Themes • Learn about holistic approaches to conservation that promote the cultural, ecological, and recreational value of New Mexico’s iconic natural environments. Participate in hands-on research and restoration projects, explore careers in the field of ecology, and develop the skills to contribute to conservation in your home community.
July 1–14 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 14 days • $5,390 + airfare Service: 8–10 hours
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Activities • Track and survey wild bison, help restore native wetlands, assist ranchers with rangeland assessments, and collect data to inform conservation action. Visit farms practicing dryland agriculture and learn about the cultural significance of acequia. Prepare a traditional Puebloan meal, explore the centuries-old Taos Pueblo, and stroll through Santa Fe’s historic plaza and farmers’ market.
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New york & Milan Fashion Design in Two Style Capitals • • • •
Attend workshops in draping, sewing, and illustration Explore the intersections of fashion, identity, and inclusion Discuss the environmental and consumer trade-offs of fast fashion Meet with up-and-coming Italian designers to understand their success
Destination • Begin by immersing yourself in the world of fashion in New York, from Fifth Avenue to Brooklyn, then travel to Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and the headquarters of many international brands. After gaining insights and gleaning inspiration, return to New York to put the finishing touches on your designs and host a final group show. Themes • Dive into the history of design, explore emerging trends and how they take hold, and engage with contemporary issues in the fashion world, including sustainability and diversity and inclusion. Take part in hands-on design and draping workshops, become inspired by fashion influencers and designers, and discover what it takes for your unique vision to become a reality. Activities • Explore collections by Chanel and Dior at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s museum. Produce your own shoot with discarded fabrics. Glean inspiration from the famous displays along the Via Montenapoleone and meet with emerging designers at 10 Corso Como. Stroll through Central Park and SoHo, and explore Milan’s markets, arcades, gardens, museums, and architectural icons.
July 16–31 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 16 days • $6,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Switzerland CERN & the Future of Science • • • •
Visit CERN, home of the Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator Raft down the mighty River Lütschine into the turquoise Interlaken Work with robotics researchers at the Bern University of Applied Sciences See firsthand how biotech is changing how we view the human brain
Destination • Switzerland, known for its stunning lakes and snowcapped mountains, is also home to renowned scientific laboratories addressing the world’s most pressing problems. From Geneva to Bern to Interlaken, get up close with the latest research and experience this multilingual and increasingly diverse country. Themes • Immerse yourself in cutting-edge science as you meet with researchers in physics, biotech, astronomy, and climate science. See where the World Wide Web was invented, discover how biotech is advancing knowledge of the human brain, and interview researchers about how the technical and human aspects of science intersect.
July 2–15 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 14 days • $6,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Activities • Ride the Jungfraujoch railway to the highest train station in Europe, and meet with climate scientists who study glacier retreat in the Alps. Experience CERN’s Large Hadron Collider through interviews with physicists studying the universe’s deepest mysteries. Discover how chemistry and food science meet in a chocolatemaking workshop with Swiss experts.
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service Community Engagement & Global Awareness Collaborate on service projects and connect meaningfully with people of different cultures. Deepen your understanding and awareness of issues affecting communities around the world. Discuss your own ideas and assumptions on what it means to serve, and examine your power to influence change. Contribute to important initiatives planned in partnership with communities and trusted contacts. Pour cement to replace dirt floors, restore a water storage and irrigation system, or lay a foundation for a community kitchen—in Costa Rica, Hawaii, Fiji, Tanzania, and more. Design your own independent project to engage in local life. Immerse yourself in the life of your host village and learn how service work can be fun and educational. Receive a certificate for the number of service hours you complete.
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Costa Rica Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches • • • •
Volunteer with Tico friends to build a community center Practice Spanish and help local cooks prepare meals Play an afternoon game of fútbol with local children Learn to surf along Costa Rica’s pristine coastline
Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a small country known for its biodiversity, pristine beaches, and innovative approaches to ecotourism. Immerse yourself in a small village, collaborate on service projects, and explore the country’s natural wonders—from tropical rainforests to Pacific Coast beaches, hot springs, and active volcanoes. Projects • Collaborate with locals on important projects identified by your host community. Lay foundations and build walls for a community center, teach English, or plant trees for a reforestation project. Take turns preparing daily meals and learning to cook traditional cuisine like gallo pinto alongside local cooks. Activities • Relax with Tico friends after a day’s work, hike to a hidden swimming hole, and play a game of fútbol in the town plaza. Take excursions to surf on pristine beaches, ride a zipline, trek through tropical forests in search of monkeys and sloths, and take a professionally guided whitewater rafting trip.
“Our daughter came back relaying how they worked as a team and the responsibilities they had to each other. We feel strongly that the service component was very meaningful and authentic. We’re so impressed with how this program was run.” — Allison Keil & Benjamin Eastman, Brooklyn, NY
June 21–July 5, June 30–July 21, July 3–17, July 8–29, July 13–27 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 15 or 22 days • $4,490 or $5,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 30–50 hours, 60–80 hours
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Costa Rica Service, Outdoor Adventure, & Biodiversity • • • •
Complete meaningful service projects in a host village Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches Glide above the rainforest canopy on a zipline adventure
Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a country known for its welcoming culture, expansive beaches, and lush rainforest. From your beachside villa, split into smaller groups and spend a week volunteering in a village, take adventurous day trips, and immerse yourself in local culture. Reunite as a full group for a stay at an ecolodge and cap your program at the beach. Projects • Live for a week in a small mountain village and learn the meaning of pura vida as you engage with Tico culture, work alongside locals, and get to know your host community. Help build a classroom, teach English, or volunteer on a farm.
July 10–31 Completing Grades: 6–8 • 22 days • $6,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York • Service: 25–30 hours
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Activities • Relax with your group on tropical beaches, zipline through the rainforest, explore natural landscapes, and spot wildlife across Costa Rica. Surf with professional guides, learn about wildlife conservation, and hike past volcanic mud pools to a beautiful waterfall. Stay for two nights at an ecolodge and kayak or horseback ride around Lake Arenal.
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Ecuador & the Galápagos Highlands, Kichwa Culture, & Island Biodiversity • • • •
Join a community-wide minga to refurbish a town building Celebrate Inti Raymi with Kichwa dress, dance, and song Ride horseback at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay
Destination • Explore Ecuador’s diversity of ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands. Begin in Quito before traveling north to Cotacachi to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to Indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed projects. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands. Projects • Join in the life of a remote Kichwa village and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work hand-in-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative. Activities • Hike around Laguna de Cuicocha and visit Otavalo’s renowned Indigenous market. Ride horseback and hike to the refugio on snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano. For a final adventure, spend five days exploring the Galápagos Islands.
Since 2001, our dedicated, fun-loving driver, Fernando, has traversed much of his native country in his yellow bus with Putney groups in tow, guiding us to hidden eateries and lookouts, including the “secret” Mitad del Mundo site where we get a chance to straddle the equator in the company of fellow Ecuadorian travelers.
June 24–July 21, July 2–29 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 28 days • $6,790 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 60–80 hours
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Ecuador & the Galápagos Service, Kichwa Culture, & Island Biodiversity • • • •
Work alongside locals on a community project Hike to a coffee cooperative and natural hot springs Celebrate the Inti-Raymi festival with new friends Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay
Destination • Travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s Indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. From your base in a small village, meet local people from farmers to conservationists as you collaborate on community-directed projects. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands. Projects • Live in a small Kichwa village and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members. Practice basic Spanish as you learn traditional weaving and construction techniques.
June 30–July 17, July 10–27 Completing Grades: 7&8 • 18 days • $6,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 30–50 hours
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Activities • Visit Otavalo and explore its renowned Indigenous market. Hike around the Laguna de Cuicocha. Stay overnight in the Intag Valley cloud forest and visit a coffee cooperative to learn about sustainability. End your trip in the Galápagos Islands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, equatorial penguins, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
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Fiji Community Building, Remote Islands, & Tropical Tides • • • •
Work with villagers on construction at the local school Snorkel or scuba Fiji’s Rainbow Reef with guides Host an after-school sports or arts club for children Join in a traditional kava ceremony with local friends
Destination • Immerse yourself in Fiji’s rich blend of Indigenous cultures as you explore its pristine tropical landscape and ecology. Begin in Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu and then travel to your island-home of Taveuni, the “Garden Island of Fiji,” to collaborate with locals and experience traditional Fijian arts and ceremonies. Projects • Integrate with your island host community by helping with a variety of construction, cultural, and education projects at the local school. After a traditional sevu sevu welcome ceremony, get to work constructing a classroom, painting the village hall, planting a garden, or teaching English to local children. Activities • Snorkel and, if you are certified, scuba dive on Fiji’s famous Rainbow Reef on a private dive boat. Explore lush inland rainforests and remote beaches. Discover the Bouma Waterfalls, drift down natural water slides, and play rugby or volleyball with your local friends.
“This village taught me that kindness and love are everything. They taught me that helping each other is more important than competing, and that’s something I hope to spread in my community.” —Haily R., Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, New York, NY
June 24–July 15, July 1–22 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $5,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles • Service: 50–70 hours
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Hawaii Island Conservation • • • •
Explore the waterfalls and lush valleys of the Big Island’s east side Work with Native Hawaiian groups to restore plant habitat Surf and snorkel in Hawaii’s rich coastal waters Engage in cultural workshops and interactive classes
Destination • Dive into the lush landscapes, inviting waters, and rich traditions of the Hawaiian Islands, from Kona to Waimea to Hilo. These volcanic islands have evolved a unique biology and culture, both of which are under pressure from outside forces, ranging from tourism to climate change and invasive species. Projects • Collaborate with local organizations on critical habitat restoration projects, and develop an understanding of Hawaii’s diverse ecosystems and the threats they face. Meet Hawaiian locals and elders and engage with Native Hawaiian culture as you learn the islands’ history and current challenges for cultural preservation.
June 26–July 11, July 12–27 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 16 days • $5,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles • Service: 40–60 hours
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Activities • Help study and restore an ancient Hawaiian agricultural system that once fed thousands of families. Clean up plastic waste and monitor water quality along the coast. Visit archaeological sites and learn about native plants through hands-on work. Take surfing lessons, snorkel over reefs teeming with life, and hike to hidden waterfalls.
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Morocco Sustainability & Service • • • •
Collaborate on building projects using traditional methods Explore the lively and vibrant night market in Marrakesh Interview nomadic peoples about the impact of climate change Learn to surf in the Atlantic beach town of Essaouira
Destination • Begin in Marrakesh and get a sense of the city’s rich cultural history, built on millenia of Berber inhabitation and later Muslim settlement. Head into the rugged High Atlas mountains to complete your service projects in an Indigenous Berber community, then travel to the scenic Atlantic coast to share your independent projects and surf with your group. Projects • Collaborate on service projects in a Berber community to learn about their lifestyle and explore the challenges, such as drought, that climate change presents. Immerse yourself in village life by helping with the community garden, learning traditional building methods, and teaching primary and secondary school students. Activities • From land to sea, explore a diversity of environments on this program. Discover the captivating shop stalls in the market of Marrakesh, complete a multi-day trek into the High Atlas mountains, play a game of pick-up soccer with members of your host community, and go surfing in the beach town of Essaouira. “I wandered through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy. I climbed onto a camel and explored the edge of the Sahara. Then I enjoyed admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains.” —Md. Nashir U., Manhattan Center of Science and Math, Brooklyn, NY
July 20–August 9 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $5,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York • Service: 40–60 hours
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Peru Andean Peaks, Inca Ruins, & the Sacred Valley • • • •
Work alongside local foremen in a Quechua village Practice Spanish and play fútbol with new Peruvian friends Hike ancient Inca trails through the Andean mountains Explore Machu Picchu, a mysterious mountaintop citadel
Destination • Travel to Peru’s Sacred Valley and experience the blend of ancient Inca and modern Peruvian society. Settle into our host village, a Quechua community in the heart of the Andean cordillera. Cap off your program with a journey by train to Machu Picchu and a weekend in Cusco. Projects • Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Quechua community as you work alongside local friends and skilled craftsmen on a variety of community-initiated projects. Construct housing, paint murals, join in the potato harvest, learn how to weave traditional fabrics, or teach English to local primary students.
June 28–July 18, July 12–August 1 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $5,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 40–60 hours
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Activities • Hike through Inca ruins at Pisac, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. Get handson experience in the art of weaving at a women’s cooperative in Chinchero. Journey by train to Machu Picchu to explore this ancient wonder of the world. Spend a weekend in the imperial city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
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Tanzania Classroom Construction, Swahili, & Safari • • • •
Help with classroom construction in your host village Teach English lessons for Tanzanian school children Stay at a Maasai boma on the Oldonyo Sambu plains Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park
Destination • Travel to Tanzania, a beautiful and culturally diverse country. Experience village life near Arusha in lush, mountainous, northeastern Tanzania. Explore the coffee farms of Machame on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and tap into the rich history of the region’s people and cultures. Conclude with a safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Projects • Immerse yourself in village life by helping with communityinitiated projects such as building a classroom or housing for teachers, painting and repairing school buildings, or teaching English to local children. Pursue a personal project by shadowing a local farmer, learning to cook a local dish, or investigating wildlife management in Tanzania’s national parks. Activities • Explore Tanzania’s colorful markets. Play pickup games of frisbee or soccer with local youth. Foster new friendships with members of our host community while learning the basics of Swahili. Spot lions, hyena, zebras, giraffes, and elephants on a multi-day safari led by close friends of Putney.
June 30–July 22 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 23 days • $6,790 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York • Service: 60–80 hours
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Thailand Community Education & Thai Culture • • • •
Collaborate with a local school to tutor students in English Take cooking lessons and Thai boxing classes Visit temples to learn about Buddhism in Thai culture Work with caretakers at an ethical elephant sanctuary
Destination • Settle into the bustling city of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, known for its rich history and strong traditions, as you plan language lessons with your group and tutor Thai primary students in English. Then, spend two days in an ecolodge nestled in the lush Thai jungle, visit an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center, and cap your program in the cultural hub of Chiang Mai. Projects • Build connections with Thai students as you plan daily lessons and help them grow their English vocabulary. Immerse yourself in the classroom and local life, and learn to overcome language and cultural barriers through regular interactions with Thai teachers and students. At an elephant sanctuary, learn about local efforts to save these gentle giants and give them a better future.
June 24–July 10 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $4,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York • Service: 30–40 hours
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Activities • Explore markets, sampling pad thai and exotic fruits. Witness the famous Wat Rong Khun, or White Temple, and experience Buddhism as a part of Thai life and culture. Take classes in traditional cooking and muay thai, and visit local hill tribes to learn how they are preserving traditional art and culture through ecotourism efforts.
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Vietnam Rebuilding in a Post-War Community • • • •
Lend a hand building houses for Vietnamese families Learn basic Vietnamese from local children and teens Swim and relax at beautiful beaches in the afternoon Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay
Destination • After an orientation in Ho Chi Minh City, journey to your host village on the central coast of Vietnam to work on service projects. On weekends, travel to picturesque Hoi An and Hanoi. To cap the program, spend three days sailing in spectacular Ha Long Bay as you swim and kayak surrounded by limestone cliffs. Projects • Engage with teens and college students from the local youth union as you work alongside skilled laborers to build homes for selected families in the village. Fully immerse yourself in the community as you learn to harvest rice from the family’s farm, perfect the art of preparing a traditional meal, tutor Vietnamese students in English, or learn basic Vietnamese from local children. Activities • End each work day with a soccer game on the beach or a dip in the ocean. On weekends, sip Vietnamese coffee on a rooftop terrace in Hoi An, wander through a vibrant local market, visit a tailor for a handmade shirt, take a cooking class, or explore Hanoi in search of delicious phở.
“My child came home with a deep appreciation of Vietnamese culture and the history of American aggression in the country. He worked hard, was a team player, and built strong relationships.” —Jessica Oski, Burlington, VT
July 1–29 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 29 days • $6,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles • Service: 80–100 hours
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language Active Immersion in Language & Culture Immerse yourself in a language abroad to accelerate the pace of learning. Challenge yourself outside of the classroom with active language lessons, cultural immersion, and real-world use of your Spanish, French, or Mandarin skills. Improve your confidence speaking through daily interactions with native speakers. Cook alongside your host mom in an Ecuadorian village. Take a calligraphy lesson in Beijing. Spend a week with a homestay family in Alsace, France. Interview locals in Madrid’s Retiro Park. For Spanish and French programs, sign a pledge to speak in the target language throughout your experience. This commitment, combined with an adventurous spirit, is the principal tool for making progress in a foreign language.
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China From the Forbidden City to the Tibetan Plateau • • • •
Take daily Mandarin classes as you explore historic Beijing Spend a week living with a Chinese family in Chengde Ride horses and sleep in yurts on the Mongolian steppe Climb mysterious stone towers in Tibetan villages
Destination • Travel to Beijing and explore ancient and modern sites as you take daily Mandarin classes. Experience life in Chengde with a host family, trek on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, then head to a panda reserve after immersing yourself in Chengdu. Cap your program by exploring bustling Shanghai. Language Learning • Participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak Mandarin and live like a local. Practice calligraphy with locals. Interview panda keepers about their work in conservation. Spend a week living with a host family and take part in excursions with local high schoolers. Activities • Hike among Chengde’s temples, ride horses, and camp on the steppes of Inner Mongolia. Explore the studios of Chengdu’s avant-garde artists and teach English to schoolchildren in Western Sichuan. Take in Shanghai’s incredible urban landscape, from the ultra-modern Pudong Skyscrapers to the Art Deco masterpieces along the Bund.
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Ecuador & the Galápagos Service & Spanish Immersion in the Andean Cloud Forest • • • •
Develop your Spanish skills while working alongside locals Learn to make empanadas with your homestay family Ride horseback in the shadow of Cotopaxi Volcano Snorkel with playful sea lions in the Galápagos Islands
Destination • Immerse yourself in the language and culture of a small village tucked into the Andean cloud forest. Practice your Spanish with locals on your project worksite and join a welcoming family for a week-long homestay. Cap your experience with a trip to Cotopaxi Volcano and the enchanted Galápagos Islands. Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in Spanish and practice your language skills through conversations with local people, dynamic lessons, research projects, and games. Live with an Ecuadorian host family for one week to immerse yourself in Ecuadorian culture as you prepare meals, join family outings, share stories, and deepen connections. Activities • Travel to a rustic hacienda at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano for mountain exploration, hiking, and horseback riding. Explore the Galápagos Islands—snorkel with sea lions, kayak to spot blue-footed boobies, and learn about the islands’ unique ecosystems and evolving conservation initiatives.
“He learned that he is much stronger than he believed, that he is a friend worth knowing, that he can adapt to change, that discomfort won’t crush him. And we saw all this the moment he emerged from the terminal.”
June 26–July 23 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 28 days • $6,790 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 60–80 hours
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France From Alpine Peaks to the Riviera • • • •
Learn to make artisanal truffles with a French chocolatier Visit Matisse’s studio to discuss modernism in French Surf the Atlantic, swim the Mediterranean, and hike the Alps Interview a farming family about their Breton heritage
Destination • Travel to Brittany and learn the heritage of a coastal fishing village. Take in the renowned monuments, museums, and markets of Paris, and then board a train for a homestay in Alsace. Experience Aix-enProvence, then St. Raphaël on the sun-drenched Riviera. Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in French and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and participate in internships. Spend a week living with a family and witness your language skills improve as you bond with your French sibling. Activities • Shadow a village shopkeeper in Brittany, hunt for the best croissant in Paris, and sketch the masterpieces of the Louvre. Learn to surf in the Atlantic, canoe under a Roman aqueduct, take a Provençal cooking class, and traverse alpine slopes past glaciers in the valley of Mont Blanc.
“The homestay was the best part of the trip. I spoke French nonstop and enjoyed living with a traditional and fun French family.” —Dahlia L., Northwest High School, Germantown, MD
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France From Coastal Villages to the City of Light • • • •
Use your French to discuss masterpieces at the Louvre Enjoy a pain au chocolat as you relax at a sidewalk café Canoe to a Roman aqueduct with your host siblings Go ziplining or rock climbing with professional guides
Destination • Begin in a charming seaside town in Normandy, then explore the magnificent cultural and historical sites of Paris before traveling to Montpellier for a homestay with a family in a community that has welcomed us for decades. Cap off your journey in an idyllic village on the sun-drenched Atlantic coast near Bordeaux. Language Learning • Take a language pledge to speak in French and participate in field-based language lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and discuss works of art. Spend five days living with a local family and witness your language skills improve as you bond with your French sibling.
June 25–July 15 Completing Grades: 7&8 • 21 days • $7,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Activities • Immerse yourself in everyday French life. Traverse the island of Mont St. Michel, take a walk through history on the Normandy D-Day beaches, interview Parisians to find the city’s best chocolaterie, learn to surf with professionals, canoe under a Roman aqueduct with your French host siblings, and sail on a catamaran on the Atlantic.
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Spain From Mountain Passes to the Costa del Sol • • • •
Hone your Spanish skills by engaging with local people Spend a week with your host sibling and their family Learn to dance flamenco with a professional instructor Hike past shepherds and their herds in the Picos de Europa
Destination • Travel to Spain’s northern coast and hike in the Picos de Europa mountains. Visit Madrid and take a day trip to explore the history and culture of Segovia or Toledo. Spend a week paired with a Spanish peer and put your language skills to work. Travel south to Granada and finish the program in a small town on the Mediterranean. Language Learning • Make a pledge to speak in Spanish throughout the program and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Interview a street vendor at an outdoor market or strike up a conversation in a café. Spend a week in daystays paired with a local teenager and practice speaking Spanish with your host family. Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Hike spectacular trails in the Picos de Europa mountains, explore Madrid, and visit Granada’s ancient fortress, La Alhambra. Learn how to make paella and enjoy the sun and sand on the gorgeous Costa del Sol.
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Spain From Madrid to the Mediterranean • • • •
Practice Spanish vocabulary while shopping at a market Hike past goats in the snow-capped Picos de Europa Savor traditional Spanish food like churros con chocolate Catch a wave during a surf lesson on Spain’s northern coast
Destination • Travel to a fishing village on Spain’s verdant northern coast, then head south to the stunning Picos de Europa mountains. Visit iconic Madrid and take day trips to explore history and culture in Segovia or Toledo. Spend a week paired with a Spanish peer and put your language skills to work. End in a small coastal town on the Mediterranean. Language Learning • Make a pledge to speak in Spanish throughout the program and participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak and live like a local. Hone your skills in markets, shops, and cafés. Spend a week paired with a local teenager and practice your Spanish with your host family. Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Wander Madrid’s lively streets and world famous museums. Visit Segovia’s aqueduct or Toledo’s ancient synagogue. Savor tapas, watch a flamenco performance, and relax on the gorgeous Mediterranean coast. “To see the difference between my language skills at the beginning of the trip versus the end was a big source of pride for me. I gained language skills that I can build off of in school this year and in years to come.”
July 3–23, July 10–30 Completing Grades: 7&8 • 21 days • $7,590 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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exploration Adventure Travel & Cultural Immersion Trek off the beaten path and experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist. Immerse yourself in the landscapes and cultures of a place, adventuring and building authentic connections along the way. Discover what makes a land and its cultures unique. Ski the rugged backcountry of Patagonia, meet a sheep-farming family in the Faroe Islands, summit Kilimanjaro, sample Croatia's culinary heritage, hike in the Italian Dolomites, and more. Delve deeper into place and culture through student-initiated independent projects. Build on your talents, learn new skills and perspectives, engage with local people, and return home with a better understanding of our diverse planet.
I wouldn’t change a single thing. This was the best summer of my life. – Minnie R., NSU University School, Weston, FL
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canada Trans Canadian Railroad • • • •
Start out in Montreal, exploring the city’s famous parks and cuisine Kayak in Lake Ontario and take in skyline views of Toronto Swim, hike, and fly fish in the rugged mountains of Jasper National Park Travel by train across wild expanses, from Quebec to Vancouver’s Pacific Coast
Destination • Travel 3,000 miles across Canada’s wild expanse, exploring its cultural richness and rugged landscapes along the way. Immerse yourself in the cuisine of Montreal, explore the history of Toronto, then take in the sights from a Canadian railcar window as you speed across the prairies to the Canadian Rockies. Experience the dramatic landscapes of Jasper National Park, and end on the Pacific coast in Vancouver. Themes • Learn about the ecology and geography of North America as you traverse this vast country and connect with its people along your way. Dive into Canadian culture through the lens of your own interests, guided by your leaders. Activities • Explore the old city of Montreal, practice your French, and get immersed in ecology at the city’s Biodome. Kayak from Toronto Island and participate in the city’s summer festival culture. Hike, swim, and fly fish in the mountain wilds of Jasper National Park. Document the marine life you find in Pacific tide pools.
July 12–28 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $7,090 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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croatia Adventure Along the Adriatic • • • •
Experience life on a working farm and sample local dishes Kayak through a tranquil river canyon to the Adriatic Sea Explore Dalmatian culture on a multisport outdoor adventure Visit Zagreb’s St. Mark’s Church and Dubrovnik’s Old Town
Destination • Begin in Zagreb, Croatia’s vibrant capital, and explore its café culture, outdoor markets, museums, street art, and gardens. Immerse yourself in a rural farming community, then travel to the spectacular Dalmatian coast for a week of outdoor fun. Cap off your journey in the historic seaside city of Dubrovnik. Themes • In addition to adventuring through mountains and islands, explore Croatia’s rich cultural heritage. Compare life in Zagreb with the centuries-old customs of the countryside. Learn from expert historians about the complicated past of this former Yugoslav Republic, then trace the country’s economic transformation and path to membership in the European Union. Activities • Trek through national parks and past cascading waterfalls. Go whitewater rafting, ziplining, or rock climbing. Explore Split, Dalmatia’s cultural hub, then kayak, camp, and snorkel along the translucent Adriatic coast. Bicycle through fishing villages, then hop aboard a catamaran ferry bound for Dubrovnik.
—Brianna R., St. Jean Baptiste High School, New York, NY
June 27–July 18, July 10–31 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 22 days • $6,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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“I feel much stronger, and I am so proud of myself and my friends. I gained a better mindset, an appreciation of many things I take for granted, and long lasting friends who feel like family.”
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Faroe Islands & Iceland Exploration at the World’s Edge • • • •
Hike to a lighthouse overlooking cliffside colonies of puffins Travel to an isolated islet by sailboat or helicopter Get up close with Iceland’s glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes Don your dry suit and snorkel past underwater caves and sea cliffs
Destination • Explore the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, where waterfalls tumble directly into the sea. Immerse yourself in the unique mix of traditional culture and modern innovation, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Faroese as you explore their home by land, sea, and air. En route, spend three days among Iceland’s glaciers and volcanoes. Themes • Explore the culture and dramatic landscapes of these Nordic islands, comparing life in Iceland and the Faroes. Travel to the islet of Stora Dimun and talk with families who have farmed this island for centuries. Meet with the prime minister to discuss climate change, whaling, and the islands’ future. Activities • Hike to the Faroe Islands’ largest lake, whose waterfall flows directly into the ocean. Take a ferry ride past towering cliffs to observe colonies of puffins and countless seabirds. Head out with Faroese fishermen to learn the ropes, and snorkel at the base of sea cliffs to find underwater caves.
July 17–30 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 14 days • $6,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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fiji, new zealand, & australia Adventure in the South Pacific • Ski the majestic slopes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps • Sail as part of a crew through the Whitsunday Islands • Spot red kangaroos as you explore the Australian Outback • Participate in a kava ceremony in a remote Fijian village Destination • Travel to the South Pacific, an area as rich in cultural history as it is in biodiversity and natural beauty. Explore the unique landscapes of these three island nations—white-sand beaches of the Fijian islands, snowcapped peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, and the stunning coral of the Great Barrier Reef. Themes • Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Spot thorny devils in the Outback and learn about the impact of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Spend time with Aboriginal, Maori, and Fijian communities and learn how Indigenous cultures manage to maintain their traditions.
June 26–July 27, July 3–August 3 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 32 days • $10,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles
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Activities • Snorkel, scuba, kayak, and participate in a traditional kava ceremony with our hosts in Fiji. Ski the white-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand and live with a local host family. Navigate a sailboat in the Whitsunday Islands and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef before a multi-day trek in the Outback.
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France & Holland A Taste of Europe • • • •
Ride a téléphérique high above Alpine peaks and glaciers Bike through Holland’s picturesque countryside Listen to jazz on the Île Saint-Louis in the heart of Paris Discover van Gogh’s favorite haunts in Amsterdam
Destination • On this adventurous journey across France and Holland, hike through mountain villages in the French Alps before exploring the cosmopolitan food and art scene of Paris. Next, travel by bicycle to unspoiled beaches and hidden cheese markets in the Dutch countryside and cap off your program along the canals of Amsterdam. Themes • Compare and contrast the cuisine, art, architecture, and languages of the cutting-edge cities of Paris and Amsterdam with quaint mountain towns high in the French Alps and the medieval, windmill-dotted villages of the Dutch countryside. Activities • Take the world’s highest cable car to spot alpinists on Mont Blanc, then hike down past glaciers to your mountain châlet. Wander the majestic halls of the Louvre or Versailles and search for van Gogh’s most celebrated masterpieces. Sample Holland’s famous cheeses as you bike from farm to farm and visit the Anne Frank House.
July 5–21 Completing Grades: 7&8 • 17 days • $6,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Iceland Nature Untamed • • • •
Kayak pristine fjords as you scout for whales, seals, and seabirds Don crampons to traverse a glacier with expert guides Ride Icelandic horses on the beach and relax in geothermal hot springs Learn the art of sea-angling from Icelandic fishermen
Destination • Travel along Iceland’s winding coast on the Ring Road, past glacial lagoons and towering plateaus as you explore this country where tectonic plates burst from the earth and glaciers, waterfalls, and volcanoes abound. Get a firsthand look at the green energy infrastructure of Reykjavik that makes Iceland a leader on climate change, traverse magnificent glaciers, and go horseback riding across colorful Icelandic landscapes shaped by ancient and present lava flows. Themes • Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through the lens of the Viking sagas and contemporary beliefs in huldufólk, or hidden people. Learn about the connections between Icelanders and their landscape, witness geothermal energy powering cities, and learn about the impacts of climate change. Activities • Set out to sea with Icelandic fishermen to spot whales and puffins, ride Icelandic horses on the beach, and soak in mineral-rich geothermal hot springs overlooking the sea. Hike to waterfalls and trek across glaciers.
In Husavik, our students head out into the harbor to scan for whales and marine life in the dazzling Arctic waters.
June 30–July 13 Completing Grades: 7&8 • 14 days • $6,690 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Ireland Tradition & Adventure on the Emerald Isle • • • •
Sample fish and chips and watch the sunset over the ocean Kiss the Blarney Stone to get the gift of gab Walk cobblestone streets in Dublin’s Temple Bar District Take a beginner’s surfing lesson on the Dingle peninsula
Destination • Travel through the Emerald Isle from Dublin to Cork to Dingle and explore how past traditions thrive in the present. Check out a traditional music session, kick up your heels at an Irish dance lesson, and adventure through rolling green hills to the pristine Irish coast. Themes • Celtic legends and folklore are woven into the fabric of Ireland’s people and places. Explore how the past lives on through sights, sounds, and tastes. Learn how the Irish lived during medieval times, and walk through castles from the 15th century. Surf and sea kayak along the coastline, speak with locals to hear how tiny villages welcome new traditions, visit a working farm, and savor traditional pub fare. Activities • Hike through the rolling green hills of the Wicklow Mountains and explore archaeological ruins at every turn. Visit coastal fishing villages, surf on Inch Beach, walk through the Blarney Castle, and shadow a farmer in West Cork. Take in old traditions like falconry, and explore why the past is so important for the Irish.
July 2–16 Completing Grades: 6–8 • 15 days • $5,590 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Kilimanjaro Mountaineering, Ecology, & Safari • • • •
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, at 19,340 feet Watch the sun rise over glaciers on Kilimanjaro’s summit Trek across the stunning moorland of the Shira Plateau Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park
Destination • Tackle Putney’s most challenging outdoor adventure—climbing Africa’s highest peak—then go on safari in two world-renowned wildlife preserves. With professional guides, follow in the footsteps of the first Putney group to climb Kilimanjaro in 1972. Take the magnificent, unspoiled Lemosho and Southern Circuit route, an eight-day trek that offers ample time to acclimate, as well as a high summit success rate. Themes • Get to know the people, cultures, and history of the Kilimanjaro region. Explore climate change’s effect on the alpine environment, meet with farmers reliant on Kilimanjaro’s watershed, learn how advocacy groups promote the rights of guides and porters, and trace the history of mountaineering in East Africa.
Putney follows the least traveled and most scenic route up Mt. Kilimanjaro, beginning in rainforest and then trekking across the Shira Plateau, a stunning expanse of ancient lava flows now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before finally traversing around Kilimanjaro’s southfacing glaciers en route to Uhuru Peak.
June 29–July 15, July 18–August 3 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $8,490 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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Activities • Traverse five distinct climate zones en route to the Kilimanjaro summit. On safari, search for lions on the banks of the Tarangire River and spot elephants wading in Silale Swamp. Drop into Ngorongoro Crater to view wildlife in this 10-mile-wide caldera, home to cheetahs, rhinos, and other rare megafauna.
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Patagonia: Skiing Expedition at the End of the Earth • • • •
Ski and hike the backcountry slopes of Cerro Castor Trek atop and photograph the Perito Moreno Glacier Dog sled and snowshoe through Tierra del Fuego’s forests Roast your dinner outdoors in a traditional Argentine asado
Destination • Cool off your summer with a winter adventure to Patagonia. Begin by exploring the markets and tango rhythms of Buenos Aires. Then head south to El Calafate and the snowy peaks, glaciers, and open steppe of Patagonia. Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and hit the slopes at Cerro Castor. Themes • Argentina’s stark natural beauty is a far cry from the crowded ski resorts of Europe or the American West. In addition to enjoying days of exhilarating downhill and backcountry skiing, learn about climatology on a glacier hike or try your hand at dog sledding as you develop a deep connection to this rugged land. Activities • Drink from gourds of mate and practice your Spanish in Buenos Aires. Explore blue ice crags on the Perito Moreno Glacier, then prepare a delicious grilled asado with gauchos— Argentina’s legendary cowboys. Ski untouched peaks and spend a day in the backcountry gliding through silent, frozen forests.
“This trip built my confidence and made me a happier person—it has changed me for the better.” —Grace C., Ursuline Academy, Cincinnati, OH
July 22–August 7 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 17 days • $6,390 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami
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Peru, Ecuador, & Colombia South American Journey • • • •
Explore the wonders of Peru’s ancient Machu Picchu Watch soaring Andean condors from Peru’s Colca Canyon Ride horseback at the base of Ecuador’s Cotopaxi Volcano Hike the lush cloud forests of Colombia’s Zona Cafetera
Destination • Journey from valley to peak as you connect with local people and explore the spectacular Andes. Wander the ancient Inca ruins of Peru, stay with an Ecuadorian family for a week in a rural village, and trek to the base camp of Cotopaxi Volcano. Learn about coffee production in Colombia and cap your journey on the northern Caribbean coast. Themes • Get a taste of South America’s incredible cultural and geographic diversity— from the history and cuisine of Cusco in Peru to a village in Ecuador’s cloud forest to outdoor adventures in the high Andes and the lush Colombian coffee region. During your Ecuadorian homestay, immerse yourself in the daily life of the local community.
June 25–July 28 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 34 days • $7,890 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Miami • Service: 15 hours
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Activities • Photograph Machu Picchu at sunrise and play a pick-up game of soccer with your homestay family. Explore the incredible biodiversity of Colombia’s cloud forests and tropical jungles before dipping in the ocean on the northern coast. Visit local markets, learn to make a traditional dish, and collect stories as you traverse South America.
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Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland Cities to Peaks in Western Europe • • • •
Glacier trek and rock climb with professional guides View iconic artwork in Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam Dive into local life during a family homestay in Italy Savor Swiss chocolate, French baguettes, and Italian pasta
Destination • Explore the majestic Swiss Alps, then travel to Italy to experience the Renaissance city of Florence and enjoy a homestay in the small, coastal town of Osimo. Take a multi-day trek in the Dolomites, wander the cobbled streets of Paris, and traverse the Netherlands by bicycle, ending in Amsterdam. Themes • Get a taste of Europe’s incredible diversity—from the culture, history, and cuisine of Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam, to mountaintop adventures in the Swiss Alps and Italian Dolomites. Stay with a host family in a small coastal village in Italy and immerse yourself in the daily life of the local community. Activities • Go canyoning in Switzerland, take a cooking class in Florence, and savor traditional pancakes in the Dutch countryside. Climb peaks in the Dolomites, explore the art and architecture of Paris, and cycle your way through the Netherlands. Visit Anne Frank’s house and cruise the canals of Amsterdam.
This is the original Putney Student Travel program, first led in 1951 by founders George and Kitty Shumlin. That first group took ten days to travel to Europe by steamship, sent telegrams home, and explored Europe for two months before returning home by boat.
June 27–July 30, July 5–August 7 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 34 days • $9,890 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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pre-college Learning Beyond the Classroom Develop the skill set necessary to thrive in college as you explore your interests through field-based seminars, activities, meetings with local experts, and excursions that delve into local culture. Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you. Establish a foundation in the classroom, then take your ideas to the streets and studios, the markets and museums—these are your classrooms. Join climate activists on the Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits, study economics and trade at UCLA, learn about the iconic architecture of Barcelona, study anime in Tokyo, and more. Create a final project based on your seminar experiences and share your creation with your peers and instructors. Return home prepared intellectually and socially for the next step into college.
She gained a sense of confidence and a wider understanding of the seminar topics she enrolled in. pre-college
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barcelona Barcelona, Spain Our Barcelona Campus • Live among the bright lights and cosmopolitan bustle of Europe’s largest city on the Mediterranean. Barcelona is a gem, known for its unique blend of pragmatism, flair, and civic-mindedness. From our base in the popular neighborhood of La Barceloneta, discover the city’s cafes and restaurants, renowned art and architecture, scenic beaches, and rich Catalán history. Afternoons & Excursions • Take a chocolate-making workshop and bike through beautiful city parks, or head to the beach. On weekends, explore the stunning Catalán countryside. Travel to Castellar de n’Hug, a scenic mountain town nestled in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenées, to hike and explore the cobblestone streets, and relax on the turquoise beaches of medieval Tossa del Mar. Seminars • Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you, from Art & Architecture to Spanish Language, Cuisine to Fashion. Seminars are designed to take full advantage of all Barcelona has to offer, and provide ample opportunity to engage with this vibrant city. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work. • Art & Architecture • Cuisine & Culture • Fashion & Culture • Photography & Media • Spanish Language: Out of the Classroom • Business & Entrepreneurship
June 26–July 16 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $7,290 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from New York
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tokyo Tokyo, Japan Our Tokyo Campus • Experience Tokyo’s neighborhoods, museums, markets, and restaurants from our centrally located residence. With a population of 13 million, the capital city of Tokyo is a fast-paced study in contrasts, where centuries-old traditions meet cutting-edge modern technology. Meet with artists, business leaders, designers, and tech innovators and learn how Tokyo’s dynamic growth defines its success. Afternoons & Excursions • Take part in a traditional tea ceremony, try your hand at woodblock printing, or join locals for a run in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Sample sushi, ramen, and traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi. Spend the final days of the program in ancient Kyoto, where you can learn about geisha culture and hike nearby scenic trails outside the city. Seminars • Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you, from Anime to International Business, Fashion Design to Technology & Innovation. Seminars are designed to immerse you in this dynamic city so that subjects come to life, while providing a unique global perspective. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work. • Anime & Illustration • International Business & Trade • Japanese Language: Out of the Classroom • Photography • Cuisine & Culture • Film & Video • Fashion Design & History June 26–July 16 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 21 days • $7,990 + airfare Group Flight: Departs from Los Angeles
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UCLA Los Angeles, California Our UCLA Campus • UCLA’s 400+ acre campus, set in the heart of Los Angeles and only five miles from the Pacific Coast, is ideally situated for experiencing college life in a beautiful setting. Live in dorms on campus and take advantage of full access to the university’s top-notch facilities, including the gym, pool, tennis courts, library, museums, and sports fields, in addition to classrooms and labs. On field trips and afternoon excursions, explore nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods as well as local beaches and coastal canyons. Afternoons & Excursions • Join a soccer or volleyball game, take a salsa dancing lesson, visit a nearby flea market or thrift store, or join a behind-the-scenes visit of a movie studio. Ride bikes on the Venice boardwalk, spot marine life at the Aquarium of the Pacific, or take in the art exhibits at the Getty or UCLA’s own Hammer Museum. Explore the surrounding area on a hike in the nearby canyons or a visit to Griffith Observatory in the Hollywood Hills. Seminars • Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you, from Film & Video to Marketing, Scriptwriting to Entrepreneurship. Putney seminars are designed to take full advantage of UCLA’s campus facilities, as well as all Los Angeles has to offer on site visits and field trips. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work. • Architecture & Design
• Marketing & Social Media
• Business of Entertainment
• MedTech: The Future of Healthcare
• Entrepreneurship & the Start-Up
• Photography
• ESL for College
• Scriptwriting: Writing for the Screen & Stage
• Fashion: Style Icons & Design
• Sports Business
• Film & Video Production
• Social Activism & Leadership
July 11–23 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 13 days • $5,790 + airfare
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vermont Castleton University, Vermont Our Castleton Campus • Castleton’s rural nature and collegiate environment make this campus the ideal place to host a Pre-College summer experience—one where students can truly stretch their legs and expand their social and academic horizons. A wide range of facilities, available for our exclusive use, give a true taste of college life, and access to the surrounding Green Mountains provides ample extracurricular activities. Afternoons & Excursions • Take a yoga class, play frisbee, or go for a bike ride through the quintessentially New England village of Castleton to get ice cream. Compete in an “Iron Chef”-style cook-off, dive into discussions of climate change and food security, or learn a new dance with your friends. Visit an organic farm, go for a swim in a nearby lake, or hike to a scenic view in the forested mountains outside of town. Seminars • Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you, from Creative Writing to Forensic Science, Pre-Med to Farm to Table. Putney seminars are designed to be relevant to current events and career opportunities, as well as to the program location. Take advantage of all the Green Mountain State has to offer and cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work. • Architecture, Design, & Sustainability
• Photography
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Political Science
• Creative Writing
• Pre-Med & Biomedical Ethics
• Farm to Table
• Psychology
• Fashion Design
• Social Activism & Leadership
• Film Production & Studies
• Sports Management
• Forensic Science
• Studio Art
• Marketing & Communications June 27–July 9, July 11–23 Completing Grades: 9–12 • 13 days • $ 4,790 + airfare
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vermont Castleton University, Vermont Our Castleton Campus • Set in the quintessentially New England town of Castleton, Castleton University offers a wide range of facilities for our exclusive use, from labs and classrooms to sports fields, as well as easy access to the surrounding Green Mountains. In this tight-knit community environment, students can truly stretch their legs, immerse themselves in engaging subjects, and have fun while making friends. Afternoons & Excursions • Visit a local farm to see how it grows produce and raises animals organically, take a jump into a local swimming hole, or hike to a scenic vista in the mountains. Dive into discussions of leadership, the New England tradition of town meetings, or how communities can combat climate change. Play a pickup soccer game, ride bikes in town to get ice cream, or take a yoga class led by your instructors. Seminars • Choose a seminar and dive deep into a topic that inspires you, from Service and Leadership to Studio Art, Photography to Sports Management. Middle school seminars are designed to be interactive, fun, and decidedly not like school. Instead, Putney students learn by doing. Enjoy all that the Green Mountain State has to offer and round out your time with a final project or creation to share with your group. • Creative Writing • Farm to Table • Film Production & Studies • Service, Leadership, & Outdoor Education • Sports Management • Studio Art June 27–July 9, July 11–23 Completing Grades: 6–8 • 13 days • $ 4,790 + airfare
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Completing Grades: 9–12 • $3,990 The climate crisis is the greatest challenge to public health in the history of our planet. To address this challenge and equip the next generation of leaders, Putney has collaborated with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to develop the Youth Summits for summer 2021 focused on climate change and public health. During these week-long residential programs, join a motivated group of like-minded students as you learn from climate activists, public health experts, political leaders, and community organizers. Find your place in the generation of young leaders that is confronting these global emergencies.
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Choose one of several Action Focuses— Science & Technology, Industry, Policy & Security, Community, or Press & Media—and delve into climate topics specific to that area. Gain climate change content knowledge, develop a climate action plan to implement in your home community, and join a network of peers and educators dedicated to addressing the climate crisis.
Dive into issues of public health through your chosen Action Focus—Infectious Disease, Global Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, or Policy as a Health Tool—and learn how public health can solve upstream problems that save lives. Explore the ways in which public health is intertwined with racial and social justice, economics, and climate, and gain the skills to step forward to address these issues.
In collaboration with harvard Chan c-CHANGE
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits
Excited about both summits? Attend back-to-back sessions and receive a $1,000 discount.
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Smithsonian Student Travel
Explore the Past. Experience the Present. Shape the Future.
Our programs combine the Smithsonian’s 175 years of knowledge and resources with Putney’s seven decades of experience providing transformative and safe summer programs. From art and culture to technology, conservation, and science, students gain access to the people, places, and facilities that only the Smithsonian can provide, from exhibits and artifacts to local experts and researchers. Whether it’s the nation’s capital or a destination abroad, students will find a treasure trove of Smithsonian expertise at their disposal. Explore an interest alongside a community of peers, get inspired by once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and gain the tools necessary to help shape our future. Contact us today at 866-870-2350 or smithsonianstudenttravel.org
Putney Student Travel operates Smithsonian Student Travel programs under license from the Smithsonian Institution. The name of the Smithsonian and the sunburst logo are registered trademarks of the Smithsonian Institution and Putney Student Travel is an authorized user.
Smithsonian student travel
Smithsonian Student Travel offers exciting and educational summer travel opportunities for high school students. With destinations ranging from Washington, D.C., to other U.S. and international locations, programs are crafted around topics that allow intellectually curious teens to more deeply explore an interest or passion, while celebrating and engaging meaningfully with our world.
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Washington,ravel D.C. On this week-long program, students join like-minded and intellectually curious peers in Washington, D.C.—home to many of Smithsonian’s distinguished museums, cultural institutions, and research centers— for exclusive experiences that access the vast resources of the Institution. Enroll in a seminar of your choosing and explore relevant, compelling topics and themes through the Smithsonian lens.
Air & Space Engineering & the Race to Mars
Complement your seminar experience with field visits to world-renowned museums, galleries, and research facilities, engage with subject-matter experts, professional educators, historians, guides, and curators, and go in-depth with your chosen theme. Expand your horizons as you gain new knowledge, explore a passion or interest, and learn how to hone new or existing skills to help shape the future.
Race & Social Justice Building a More Equitable Future
July 10–16, July 18–24, July 26–Aug. 1 7 days, Grades 8–12 Residential Students: $3,990 + airfaire Day Students: $2,990
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Art & Influence Art, Culture, & American Identity American Democracy & Media Elections & the Mechanics of a Democracy Entrepreneurship Business & American Ingenuity
Technology & Innovation Engineering, Robotics, & Artificial Intelligence Wildlife & Conservation Protecting Ecosystems & Promoting Biodiversity Writing & Digital Storytelling Writing for Change
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Australia
Costa Rica
Iceland
Explore rainforests, deserts, and reefs as you experience Australia, where millennia of isolation have led to the evolution of unique ecosystems and ancient cultures. Travel from Sydney to Brisbane, then Cairns to Darwin, as you meet with members of the Aboriginal community to learn about the world’s oldest living culture and dive into the challenges facing this continent’s irreplaceable ecosystems. Learn about edible bush plants from Aboriginal Australians, scout for endangered cassowaries in the 125 millionyear-old Daintree National Rainforest, and meet with climate activists to discuss what recent wildfires portend. Throughout your trip, gain insights that empower you and your group to brainstorm actions to help preserve these resources for generations to come.
Travel to Costa Rica on this high school summer program and dive deep into the world of conservation as you explore firsthand this small country’s impressive biodiversity and extraordinary terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Begin at a biological research station in Tortuguero National Park run by the Sea Turtle Conservancy then head to a field station in the tropical forest. Get an insider’s view into the work of a tropical scientist, learn about and participate in research and data collection, and get up-close with flora and fauna on hikes with guides. Cap your program at a nature preserve on the Nicoya Peninsula as you collaborate on reforestation projects and learn more about this incredible and delicate marine ecosystem.
Witness volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, thermal pools, and other geological wonders as you explore the magical landscapes of Iceland, where both climate change and successes in renewable energy are fast-moving and highly visible. Travel from Reykjavík to the remote Westfjords as you get an in-depth understanding of the country’s unique past and witness firsthand the challenges presented by a changing climate. Meet with fishermen to hear about impacts on traditional fisheries, learn about geothermal energy from geologists, and hike in one of Europe’s last true wilderness areas. Gain insight and knowledge about clean energy, climate change, and the possibilities for adaptation as you begin to envision the future of our changing planet.
July 4–24, July 10–30
June 26–July 9, July 17–30
June 29–July 13, July 13–27
21 days, Grades 8–12 $8,490 + airfaire
14 days, Grades 9–12 $5,990 + airfaire
15 days, Grades 8–12 $7,990 + airfaire
Marine & Wildlife Conservation
Climate Change & Renewable Energy
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Italy
New York & Denmark
Vancouver Island
Cultural & Culinary Traditions
Architecture & Sustainable Design
Marine Ecology & Conservation
Dive into the rich history, culture, and cuisine of Italy. Travel from sun-drenched seaside villages and tranquil farms to bustling cities and experience the commingling of the ancient and the modern in four famed locations—Salerno, Rome, Siena, and Florence. Explore the dramatic landscapes of the Amalfi Coast. Muse on the beauty of Italian art and architecture and gain an in-depth understanding of Italy’s role in the ancient and Renaissance worlds. Shadow farmers and chefs and discover the deep ties Italians have to their recipes. Experience firsthand how Italian life has held onto ancient and Medieval traditions, and discuss Italy’s place in addressing 21st-century issues.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge design and sustainability as you travel from New York to Denmark, a country that boasts an outsized impact on the world of design. Begin in New York with a visit to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, the nation’s only museum dedicated to historic and contemporary design, with an introduction to the foundational principles of design. Expand your scope to urban design and innovations in the use of city spaces. Travel to Denmark, meet with architects, engineers, artists, and makers, and experience firsthand how the ideals of sustainability can be incorporated into all areas of design, from urban planning to user-centric technologies.
Travel to British Columbia this summer and experience the rugged landscapes of the Pacific Northwest—from its ancient, wild forests to its island-dotted waters, ideal habitat for massive runs of Pacific salmon and home to pods of orcas. In Vancouver, a bustling and diverse seaport city, dive into the ecology and First Nations history of the area. Then travel by ferry to Vancouver Island and meet with researchers to learn about salmon conservation efforts and public policy. Scout for orcas as you kayak through kelp forest, and hike along forested ridges with First Nations educators and guides. Gain insights from experts and discuss tangible actions to help protect these ecosystems for future generations.
June 20–July 4, July 4–18
June 23–July 6, July 21–Aug. 3
June 17–July 1, June 22–July 6
15 days, Grades 8–12 $6,890 + airfaire
14 days, Grades 8–12 $6,990 + airfaire
15 days, Grades 8–12 $6,490 + airfaire
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Washington, D.C. & Alabama Race & Social Justice
Engage with issues of race and equity in America as you travel from Washington, D.C., to Alabama. Begin in the nation’s capital by deepening your understanding of the impacts of racism and systemic injustice in the U.S. Visit Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture to examine the legacy of racism. Meet with elected officials, lobbyists, and advocates to discuss the challenges and opportunities of policy creation. Then embark on a journey through the American South to Alabama and meet with grassroots organizations, historians, and artists. Visit historic sites to see firsthand where contemporary social justice issues and movements originated. Explore inspiring initiatives and movements working to dismantle racist policy nationally, and develop concrete plans to enact in your communities back home.
July 10–22, July 17–29 13 days, Grades 8–12 $6,490 + airfaire
Washington, D.C. & Houston Aerospace & Technology
Delve into the world of aerospace engineering and space exploration as you travel from Washington, D.C., to Houston, Texas, home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Begin with a visit to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to deepen your understanding of the history of flight and modern technology. Take an overnight trip to Shenandoah National Park, construct and launch your own rockets, and study the night sky away from city lights. In Houston, talk to astronautic specialists, NASA experts, astronomers, and engineers to learn about the experiments being conducted on the International Space Station. Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge technologies being used and developed today as you consider the implications of space travel and the challenges and benefits of exploring even further.
June 26–July 9, July 23–Aug. 5 14 days, Grades 8–12 $6,190 + airfaire
Apply at smithsonianstudenttravel.org or call (866) 870-2350
Smithsonian student travel
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H I G H S C H O O L | G R A D E S 9 –1 2 Expeditions Get out into the field and discover fascinating destinations across the globe through the lens of an On Assignment project. Each expedition offers a choice of two or three areas of focus, such as photography, geology, or wildlife conservation. Pursue your selected project with guidance from your Expedition Leaders and a National Geographic Expert, and explore through hands-on activities and excursions; then share what you’ve created with the group.
University Workshops From your base at a top university, delve into issues impacting the future of our world, and examine solutions offered by engineering, technology, journalism, and more. Participate in stimulating seminars and hands-on workshops, and meet National Geographic Experts to hear about their innovative work in our areas of focus. Develop a capstone project to address an issue you’ve encountered, and pitch your idea for a chance to receive funding from National Geographic to launch your initiative.
Photography Workshops Our photo workshops will inspire you to take your photography to the next level. Each day, learn important photography lessons in the classroom and apply them in some of the world’s most photogenic places, shooting alongside a National Geographic photographer. Together with your fellow travelers, work to organize, curate, and install a pop-up gallery show featuring each student’s original images.
Community Service Trips Settle into a community and get involved with collaborative service projects that focus on infrastructure, education, or sustainability. Work alongside local people, and document your experience through photos, journals, and video. These service projects provide an opportunity for deeper cultural interaction and insight into daily life in our host communities.
M I D D L E S C H O O L | G R A D E S 7– 8 Expeditions These highly structured trips allow students who are completing grades seven or eight to discover exciting destinations in a fun, engaging, and safe environment. With guidance from Expedition Leaders and a National Geographic Expert, students explore a number of themes that enhance their experience and encourage them to deepen the interests they already have, while discovering new ones along their journey.
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F O L LOW YO U R PA S S I O N Experience what it’s like to be on assignment for National Geographic. No matter which trip you choose, you’ll travel with a purpose. Hands-on projects—such as crafting a photography portfolio, creating a short film, teaching local children about conservation, or researching threats to wildlife with scientists—will deepen your understanding of the cultures and environments you visit, and give you a tangible accomplishment to share with friends and family back home.
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Wildlife Conservation
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Discover local wildlife and their habitats, and learn about biologists’ efforts to protect these natural resources.
Roll up your sleeves and pitch in by participating in community service projects that immerse you in the place you’re exploring.
Set out on photo shoots to improve your photography skills and capture the spirit of the places you encounter.
Learn more at nationalgeographic.com/student-expeditions
Engineering & Technology
Climate & Geology
Uncover the links between the ancient and modern worlds, encountering traces of past civilizations and experiencing vibrant traditions that live on today.
Get a firsthand look at new technologies that are being created to address challenges facing the modern world.
Examine Earth processes, witness dramatic geological forces at work, and discuss the science of global climate change with local researchers.
Marine & Tropical Biology
Creative Writing
Film & Video
Delve into underwater ecosystems and discover how the health of our oceans, seas, and shorelines impacts all life on Earth.
Develop your writing skills with the assistance of a published writer. Learn how to incorporate a strong sense of place into your work as you explore your destinations.
Work in production teams to document your journey, the people you meet, and the adventures you experience. Create a short video that tells a story about your trip.
Apply at nationalgeographic.com/student-expeditions or call 877-877-8759
national geographic student expeditions
Anthropology & Local Cultures
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Custom Trips & School Groups Putney partners with schools and other organizations to create customized experiential education programs, and facilitates authentic, deeply immersive experiences and interactions off the beaten track around the globe. To inquire about a partnership with Putney, contact us at custom@goputney.com.
Collaborators can count on Putney’s: • Comprehensive experience in over 30 countries • Networks of global contacts cultivated over seven decades • Impeccable record of safety and risk management • 24-hour emergency support while abroad • Leaders with specialized skills, education, and experience “The trips are flawlessly executed. From the first brochure I hand out to the students, to when we board the plane home, Putney handles all situations in a calm, professional, and timely manner.” —Kelly Hubbard, English Teacher & Trip Coordinator, Xavier College Preparatory
PODF Board Members Eric Wilson, President Entrepreneur, New York, NY Patrice Cromwell, Vice-President Philanthropic Advisor, Baltimore, MD John Ashley, Treasurer Attorney, New York, NY Corey Modeste, Secretary Financial Analyst, New York, NY Jonathan Brand Attorney & College President, Mt. Vernon, IA Linda Coleman Interior Design Consultant, Chicago, IL Breck Eisner Filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA Bruce Feiler Author, Brooklyn, NY Abbey Gardner International Development Policy Advisor, New York, NY
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: The Putney Open Door Fund is a nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to eliminate barriers for young people seeking educational summer experiences. The Fund’s Board of Directors is committed to making the immeasurable benefits of transformative travel available to all students, regardless of their economic status. The success of the Putney Open Door Fund depends on the generosity of its donors. One hundred percent of donations goes directly to funding scholarship students. Your support is greatly appreciated! To donate, visit goputney.com/PODF The Putney Open Door Fund limits eligibility to students who are U.S. residents, whose parents’ combined annual income is no more than $50,000, and who have few assets. Scholarships are awarded annually. Many applications are received and allocation is competitive. Most Putney Open Door Fund scholarships support students on Service and Pre-College programs worldwide. HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for a scholarship, your completed Putney Open Door Fund (PODF) application must be received by mail no later than March 15, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit goputney.com/PODF to access application forms and instructions.
David Gruppo Attorney & Investment Banker, Larchmont, NY Christi Mays Hagemann Actor, Houston, TX
I gained a broader view of how people live, and that
Anne Little Attorney & Importer, Larchmont, NY
in climate change, and I am more conscious of the way
Ellen Stein Doctor, Brattleboro, VT
– Kevin B., 2019 Putney Open Door Fund Recipient, Service Morocco
made me grow personally. I am now more interested my actions affect the world and others around me.
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dates & Details
Genre
Grades
Dates
Duration
Tuition
Service
Gateway City
Page
Costa Rica
Service
6–8
7/10–7/31
22 days
$6,390
25–30 hours
New York
31
Ecuador & the Galápagos Group A
Service
7&8
6/30–7/17
18 days
$6,090
30–50 hours
Miami
33
Ecuador & the Galápagos Group B
Service
7&8
7/10–7/27
18 days
$6,090
30–50 hours
Miami
33
France
Language
7&8
6/25–7/15
21 days
$7,390
New York
47
France & Holland
Exploration
7&8
7/5–7/21
17 days
$6,690
New York
56
Iceland
Exploration
7&8
6/30–7/13
14 days
$6,690
New York
57
Ireland
Exploration
6–8
7/2–7/16
15 days
$5,590
New York
58
Spain Group A
Language
7&8
7/3–7/23
21 days
$7,590
New York
49
Spain Group B
Language
7&8
7/10–7/30
21 days
$7,590
New York
49
Vermont Group A
Pre-College
6–8
6/27–7/9
13 days
$4,790
71
Vermont Group B
Pre-College
6–8
7/11–7/23
13 days
$4,790
71
Barcelona
Pre-College
9–12
6/26–7/16
21 days
$7,290
New York
66
Barcelona: Business of Sports
Career
9–12
7/10–7/25
16 days
$6,790
New York
18
Belize: Wildlife Conservation
Career
9–12
7/3–7/19
17 days
$6,990
Miami
19
California: Immigration
Career
9–12
6/30–7/14
15 days
$5,490
Canada
Exploration
9–12
7/12–7/28
17 days
$7,090
New York
52
you are a Putney alumni family, use your
China
Language
9–12
7/9–8/5
28 days
$7,090
Los Angeles
44
existing account information to log in. If
Costa Rica Group A
Service
9–12
6/21–7/5
15 days
$4,490
30–50 hours
Miami
30
you need assistance, please contact our
Costa Rica Group B
Service
9–12
6/30–7/21
22 days
$5,490
60–80 hours
Miami
30
Costa Rica Group C
Service
9–12
7/3–7/17
15 days
$4,490
30–50 hours
Miami
30
Costa Rica Group D
Service
9–12
7/8–7/29
22 days
$5,490
60–80 hours
Miami
30
Costa Rica Group E
Service
9–12
7/13–7/27
15 days
$4,490
60–80 hours
Miami
30
Croatia Group A
Exploration
9–12
6/27–7/18
22 days
$6,690
New York
53
Croatia Group B
Exploration
9–12
7/10–7/31
22 days
$6,690
New York
53
round-trip group flight from a U.S. gateway
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Language
9–12
6/26–7/23
28 days
$6,790
60–80 hours
Miami
45
airport to your program destination. One
Ecuador & the Galápagos Group A
Service
9–12
6/24–7/21
28 days
$6,790
60–80 hours
Miami
32
or more of your group leaders will be at the
Ecuador & the Galápagos Group B
Service
9–12
7/2–7/29
28 days
$6,790
60–80 hours
Miami
32
airport to welcome you and to fly with the
Faroe Islands & Iceland
Exploration
9–12
7/17–7/30
14 days
$6,490
New York
54
Fiji Group A
Service
9–12
6/24–7/15
22 days
$5,390
50–70 hours
Los Angeles
34
Fiji Group B
Service
9–12
7/1–7/22
22 days
$5,390
50–70 hours
Los Angeles
34
Fiji, New Zealand, Australia Group A
Exploration
9–12
6/26–7/27
32 days
$10,390
Los Angeles
55
Fiji, New Zealand, Australia Group B
Exploration
9–12
7/3–8/3
32 days
$10,390
Los Angeles
55
Summer 2021 Join two 2021 Putney programs & deduct $1,000!
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Destination
$800 tuition discount + no application fee
how to apply Visit goputney.com and click the “Apply Now” button. If you are new to Putney Student Travel, follow online prompts to
admissions team at 802.387.5000 or admissions@goputney.com. Airfare is not included in tuition. Putney organizes and reserves seats for students on a
High School
proceed with the application process. If
group on both departure and return. Please consult us for fares. Students beginning their travel from outside of North America may need to arrange their own airfare to and from the program destination. 88 Apply now at goputney.com or call 802.387.5000
12–16 hours
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High School
Destination
Genre
Grades
Dates
Duration
Tuition
France
Language
9–12
6/28–7/30
33 days
Germany & Sweden: Future of Cars
Career
9–12
6/25–7/12
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate Change
Pre-College
9–12
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Public Health
Pre-College
Hawaii Group A
Service
Gateway City
Page
$9,090
New York
46
18 days
$6,490
New York
21
7/18–7/24
8 days
$3,990
72
9–12
7/25–7/31
8 days
$3,990
72
Service
9–12
6/26–7/11
16 days
$5,690
40–60 hours
Los Angeles
35
Hawaii Group A
Service
9–12
7/12–7/27
16 days
$5,690
40–60 hours
Los Angeles
35
Ireland: Writing
Career
9–12
7/9–7/21
13 days
$5,090
New York
22
Israel & Jordan: Conflict & Peace
Career
9–12
7/2–7/16
15 days
$6,090
New York
23
Italy: Farm to Table
Career
9–12
6/24–7/8
15 days
$6,090
New York
24
Kilimanjaro Group A
Exploration
9–12
6/29–7/15
17 days
$8,490
New York
59
Kilimanjaro Group B
Exploration
9–12
7/18–8/3
17 days
$8,490
New York
59
Morocco
Service
9–12
7/20–8/9
21 days
$5,990
40–60 hours
New York
36
New Mexico: Ecology
Career
9–12
7/1–7/14
14 days
$5,390
8–10 hours
New York & Milan: Fashion Design
Career
9–12
7/16–7/31
16 days
$6,690
New York
26
Patagonia: Skiing
Exploration
9–12
7/22–8/7
17 days
$6,390
Miami
60
Peru Group A
Service
9–12
6/28–7/18
21 days
$5,490
40–60 hours
Miami
37
Peru Group B
Service
9–12
7/12–8/1
21 days
$5,490
40–60 hours
Miami
37
Peru, Ecuador, & Colombia
Exploration
9–12
6/25–7/28
34 days
$7,890
15 hours
Miami
61
Spain Group A
Language
9–12
6/24–7/26
33 days
$9,090
New York
48
Spain Group B
Language
9–12
7/4–8/5
33 days
$9,090
New York
48
Switzerland: CERN & Science
Career
9–12
7/2–7/15
14 days
$6,990
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland A
Exploration
9–12
6/27–7/30
34 days
$9,890
New York
62
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland B
Exploration
9–12
7/5–8/7
34 days
$9,890
New York
62
Tanzania
Service
9–12
6/30–7/22
23 days
$6,790
60–80 hours
New York
38
Thailand
Service
9–12
6/24–7/10
17 days
$4,690
30–40 hours
New York
39
Tokyo
Pre-College
9–12
6/26–7/16
21 days
$7,990
Los Angeles
67
UCLA
Pre-College
9–12
7/11–7/23
13 days
$5,790
68
Vermont Group A
Pre-College
9–12
6/27–7/9
13 days
$4,790
70
Vermont Group B
Pre-College
9–12
7/11–7/23
13 days
$4,790
70
Vietnam
Service
9–12
7/1–7/29
29 days
$6,490
25
27
80–100 hours
Los Angeles
40
OUR EXPECTATIONS We expect Putney participants to maintain high standards of personal behavior. Since they are encouraged, within the context of our programs, to take leadership roles and to make some of their own discoveries, students whose parents require them to be under constant surveillance or who are likely to act irresponsibly, use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or behave in a disruptive manner, should not apply. Students who violate our few rules are subject to dismissal at our sole discretion. Parents are responsible for making arrangements for, bearing the cost of, and providing supervision for dismissed students’ immediate travel home, even in situations that require extended international travel. In such cases, no refund of the program tuition is given. Students dismissed from programs will not receive credit for community service hours completed prior to their dismissal. At Putney we take pride in our reputation for careful, thorough planning and attention to detail. The descriptions of our programs are based on our experiences in previous summers and our plans for this summer. It is inevitable that some details described here will not happen exactly as presented. To get the most out of the Putney experience, participants need to be flexible in responding to unforeseen situations and creative in taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. We expect Putney participants to share responsibility for the success of their experience. Dates & details are subject to change.
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