SUMMER 2025 PROGRAMS & FEATURED COLLABORATIONS:
The Summer Students Deserve
Putney has been the leader in educational summers for 74 years. Families continue to choose our programs because they find their students return home having grown in profound ways. By ushering students out of their comfort zones and teaching them to embrace what is new and different, all in a safe and supportive environment, our programs develop thoughtful and wellrounded leaders.
Originally founded by our grandparents and now in our third generation of family leadership, we continue to curate innovative programs that foster experiential, intellectual, emotional, and cultural engagement. We invite you to join us this summer!
Olivia & Becca Shumlin Co-Directors
“I was finally able to come out of my shell on this trip. I made friends for a lifetime, and had some of the best experiences of my life.”
— Sophia L., Carmel, IN
The Putney Difference
Seven Decades of Experience
Our students benefit from impactful, intentionally designed programming and a global network of friends, communities, and partner organizations that has been cultivated over seven decades.
Family Leadership
In an era where educational summer programs increasingly are owned by venture capital firms, we‘re proud to be a third-generation, female-led family organization.
Outstanding Leaders & Experts
Our highly qualified leaders hold expertise in the destinations to which they lead, as well as the unique ability to inspire and support students. Many have advanced degrees and take time away from successful careers to lead because they believe in our mission.
Lasting Benefits
Our programs instill confidence, maturity, and passion for cultures and ideas that are new to students—benefits that extend far beyond summer, serving as springboards to forge their future paths.
Exceptional Safety
Our exceptional safety record gives families comfort and reflects decades of experience working with students, institutional knowledge, and expertise in risk management.
Immersive Fun!
While our programs have ambitious educational goals, our founders, Olivia and Becca’s grandparents, 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 74th summer.
Meet our leaders, hear from alumni students, & learn about our programs at goputney.com
Career
Hands-On Experiences to Inspire Your Future
Pursue your passion as you work alongside professionals in foundational and pioneering fields. Get hands-on experience and gain insight into possible career paths and opportunities that await you.
With the added insights of a program Expert, explore the arts, photography, the business of sports, science, or conservation. Follow novel ideas, gain new perspectives, and return home ready to blaze your own path.
Learn more about Career programs at goputney.com/career
HIGH SCHOOL
Climate & Conservation
Baja & the Gulf of California: Marine Science
Belize: Conservation
Canadian Arctic: Conservation
Chile: Climate & Sustainability
Iceland: Climate Science
Namibia: Conservation
Culture & Art
Canadian Arctic: Photography
Ireland: Creative Writing
Italy: Farm to Table
Namibia: Photography
Yellowstone: Photography
Science & Business
Barcelona: Business of Sports
Germany & Sweden: Cars
MIT Campus: Engineering & Robotics
Switzerland: CERN & Science
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 skills.
Sign a pledge to speak in the target language throughout your program. This commitment, combined with an adventurous spirit, is the principal tool for making progress and improving fluency in a foreign language.
Learn more about Language programs at goputney.com/language
HIGH SCHOOL
French
France
Mandarin
China
Spanish
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Spain
Valencia & the Pyrenees
Related Seminars:
French: Paris Academia
Italian: Pre-College Tuscany
Japanese: Pre-College Tokyo
Spanish: Pre-College Barcelona
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 7&8
France
Spain
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.
Delve deeper into place and culture through student-initiated independent projects. Build on your talents, engage with local people, and return home with a better understanding of our diverse planet.
Learn more about Exploration programs at goputney.com/exploration
HIGH SCHOOL
Australia, New Zealand, & Fiji
Australia & Fiji
Croatia & Slovenia
Iceland
Italy & Greece
Japan
Kilimanjaro
Norway
Patagonia: Skiing
Switzerland, France, & Holland
Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 7&8
France & Holland
Iceland
Ireland
Italy & Greece
Service
Community Engagement & Global Awareness
Collaborate on projects and connect meaningfully with people of different cultures. Deepen your understanding and awareness of issues affecting communities around the world.
Immerse yourself in your host community and contribute to important initiatives, from reforestation to irrigation systems to construction projects. Receive a certificate for your completed service hours.
Learn more about Service programs at goputney.com/service
HIGH SCHOOL
Costa Rica
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai’i
Morocco
Nepal
Peru
Tanzania
Thailand
Vietnam
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6–8
Costa Rica
Grades 7&8
Ecuador & the Galápagos
Hawai’i
Academic
Vibrant Cities & Prestigious Institutions
Develop the skill set necessary to thrive in college as you explore your interests through compelling seminars, activities, meetings with subject experts, guest speakers, and excursions that delve into a local culture.
Choose a seminar and dive deep into a subject that inspires you. Pursue these subjects in the company of motivated peers, and delve into course material through instruction by leading educators.
Learn more about Academic programs at goputney.com/academic
HIGH SCHOOL
Pre-College
Barcelona
Tokyo
Tuscany
Intensives
Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains*
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE
Youth Summit*
MIT Campus: Engineering & Robotics
Oxford Academia*
Oxford
Paris
Yale
*Motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AT THE WORLD’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
Oxford | Paris | Yale
Learn from the finest teachers, scholars, and industry professionals at the world’s most esteemed institutions: Oxford University, The American University of Paris, and Yale University. Intellectually driven high school students choose an academic major and minor, pursue subjects in the company of motivated peers, and engage with course material under the guidance of distinguished academics.
Featured Seminars: Business, Creative Writing, Engineering, History, International Relations, Law & Society, Medicine, & many more!
2025 Oxford Academia at: Oxford, Paris, & Yale oxfordacademia.com
CHANNELING CLIMATE ACTION INTO CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
SHAPE SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit Columbia Climate School
Dive into issues of climate change, equity, and public health alongside peers, educators, and leading professionals from the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE). Create a Community Action Plan and return home ready to address these issues in your own community.
2025 Program Location: Boston, Massachusetts goputney.com/youthsummit
A Putney Pre-College Collaboration With on Climate, Equity, & Health in the Green Mountains
Putney Pre-College Collaboration With
Engage with experts from the Columbia Climate School over two weeks and learn about cuttingedge innovations in climate science and solutions. Students meet, collaborate, and build partnerships with like-minded learners and tap into collective strengths for action. Students walk away ready to drive and sustain meaningful change.
2025 Program Location: Castleton, Vermont goputney.com/columbia
Apply Today!
Visit goputney.com to start your online application. Our step-by-step application process will guide you through submission of the required application materials, including a short Applicant Statement and references from teachers.
Multiple Program Discount
Students who attend two programs save $1,000 ($800 tuition reduction + no second application fee).
Scholarship Opportunities
The Putney Open Door Fund, a nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to provide support for young people seeking educational summer experiences, considers scholarship applications from students applying to Putney Student Travel programs. Learn more at goputney.com/podf
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“The strength of these connections speaks volumes about the program’s ability to foster meaningful relationships alongside cultural learning. It’s clear that the memories and friendships forged during this trip will continue to shape my student’s perspective for years to come.”
— Shuang & Scott S., Orinda, CA
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS
Brady Clarke (Front Cover), Jordan Alazruei Toussaint (Back Cover), Enjoy Atacama, Jana Ašenbrennerová, Evan Frost, Zak Bennett, Bridget Lanigan, Ross Weinberg, Lauren Fritz, Kiki Baxter, Anna Marandi, Erica Frisk
