Summer Travel Programs in Nepal for High School Students

Our Service program in Nepal gives high school students the opportunity to work with locally respected organizations and participate in ongoing projects to expand educational opportunities and strengthen communities, all set against the dramatic landscape of Mount Everest. Putney has formed close local connections with organizations in the region for the past decade. Students work with our local partner, The Small World (TSW), to understand the unique intersection of success and challenge within poverty alleviation initiatives. Students witness firsthand how TSW supports local stakeholders in self-organizing, developing sustainable plans, identifying and investing resources, budgeting effectively, and overseeing long-term project implementation, all while actively participating in initiatives themselves. The program also includes a multi-day trek through the Everest region. Alongside service work, students immerse themselves in local culture, meeting Tibetan monks in a monastery at the base of Mount Everest, enjoying tea with local friends, and exploring local artisans and markets.