For students currently in grades 9–12

Pre-College

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French

Mandarin

Spanish

Climate & Conservation

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2-weeks & under

Campus-Based

Climate & Sustainability

Eligible for rising 9th graders

Intensives & Workshops

New for 2025!

North America Based

Putney Classics

Science & Nature

Intensives

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Culture & Art

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Oxford Academia

Science & Business

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For students currently in grades 6–8

Eligible for 8th grade*

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

Grades 7&8

Grades 6–8

Grades 7&8

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Oxford Academia

Challenge yourself academically at the world's most prestigious universities

Putney Open Door Fund

Non-profit organization offering student travel scholarships

Harvard Chan C-CHANGE

High school youth summit focused on public health, climate change, and equity

Adventure & Immersion

Exploration Programs

Experience the World

Off the Beaten Path

Putney offers adventurous travel programs abroad for both high school and middle school students. Exploration trips range from two to four weeks and provide much more than adventure travel—our programs combine adventurous activities with authentic cultural immersion. From Croatia to Patagonia, the Faroe Islands to Australia, and beyond, our Exploration program destinations allow Putney students to experience the world as travelers, not as tourists.

Off the Beaten Path

Venture beyond the typical to explore some of the most spectacular and wild landscapes in the world, soak up diverse city experiences, make lasting memories, try new things, and have fun.

Cultural Engagement

Delve deeper into place and culture through student-initiated independent projects. Build on your talents, learn new skills and perspectives, engage with local people, and come home with a better understanding of our diverse and ever-changing planet.

Immersive Adventure

Discover what makes a land and its cultures unique. Ski the rugged backcountry of Patagonia, meet a sheep-farming family in the Faroe Islands, summit Kilimanjaro, sample Croatia’s culinary heritage, and more.

“My husband traveled with Putney 25 years ago. He was thrilled to see that the quality of programming, leaders, and students drawn to Putney are just as great as they were back then.”

— Carolyn & Ray E., Charleston, SC