Why Putney?

WHO WE ARE

Over the years, Putney students have traveled to hundreds of destinations, immersed themselves in cultures and communities around the globe, and found their lives changed by these experiences. The resulting memories, photographs, and extraordinary pursuits are a testament to Putney’s seven decades of quality summer programs in the U.S. and abroad.

Today, our team includes educators, linguists, world travelers, a former ship captain, a governor, a doula, Fulbright fellows, yoga teachers, photographers, artists, parents, a capuchin monkey researcher, and much more.

When you call to inquire about Putney Student Travel programs, you will speak with one of our colleagues (pictured on the right) at our headquarters in southern Vermont, a former cow barn that was converted to an office in 1999.

We encourage you to give us a call so that we can ensure you find the perfect summer experience for your student. And if you happen to be passing through, feel free to stop by!

Top to bottom: Kitty and George Shumlin, founders of Putney Student Travel (1951); Putney’s first program in Africa explores Tanzania and summits Mt. Kilimanjaro (1968); The first trip departs by steamship for Switzerland, Italy, France, and Holland led by George and Kitty. That same program runs today! (1951) Left to right: Becca Shumlin, Julian Hartmann-Russell, Hannah Pittman, Sylvie Littledale, Hannah Gilkenson, Kiki Baxter, Jeff Shumlin, Katie Bourque, Patrick Noyes, Kevin Weidner, Olivia Shumlin, Pete Shumlin, Portia Watson, Renee Crispe, Maggie Patari, Mackenzie Grapes, Rebekah Willey, Andrew Manzella, Evan Overton, Mike Oster, Felicia Tempesta