Putney Student Travel’s academic programs bring motivated middle and high school students into immersive learning environments focused on today’s most urgent global questions, in partnership with renowned academic institutions. From climate science and public health to humanities-based inquiry at world-class universities, these programs combine rigorous academics with collaboration, mentorship, and real-world relevance. Putney’s academic program collaborations include the Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains, the Harvard C-CHANGE Youth Summit, and Oxford Academia programs hosted at leading global institutions—each designed for students seeking intellectual challenge, academic enrichment, and a deeper understanding of the world.
For students currently in grades 9–12
- Columbia Climate School
- Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit
- Oxford Academia at Oxford
- Oxford Academia at American University of Paris
- Oxford Academia at Yale University
- Oxford Academia at Temple University Japan
- Oxford Academia at University of Siena (Italy)
- Oxford Academia Business Intensive at Esade (Barcelona)
For students currently in grades 6–8
Academic Programs
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered
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Special programs & collaborations
Challenge yourself academically at the world's most prestigious universities
Non-profit organization offering student travel scholarships
High school youth summit focused on public health, climate change, and equity
Campus-based climate change program for grades 9–12
