For students currently in grades 9–12
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Travel programs with the Smithsonian Institution for grades 8–12

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

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Campus-based climate change program for grades 9–12

New Programs for Summer 2025

Putney’s 2025 season features a dozen new programs for driven and adventurous students. Each new offering draws on Putney’s unrivaled experience designing innovative programming and builds on our global network of relationships with local contacts. Head to China to learn Mandarin or Valencia for structured language lessons with native Spanish speakers. Delve into the world of robotics and engineering on the MIT campus, or climate resilience in Chile. Practice photography with experts in the Canadian Arctic, Yellowstone National Park, or Namibia.

Explore this season’s new programs below, or click here to view all opportunities for summer 2025.

Enroll in two programs & save $1,000!

$800 tuition discount + no application fee

Eligible for 8th grade*
*These programs are typically for students in grades 9–12, however motivated rising 9th graders will be considered

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