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
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Grades 7&8
Grades 6–8
Grades 7&8
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Costa Rica

Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches

June 15 — June 29
June 19 — July 10
July 2 — July 16
July 12 — August 2
July 19 — August 2
$5,590 or $6,590 + airfare

Costa Rica

Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches

June 15 — June 29
June 19 — July 10
July 2 — July 16
July 12 — August 2
July 19 — August 2
$5,590 or $6,590 + airfare

Live and volunteer in a rural Costa Rican community and work side by side with local people on meaningful community service projects. Wake each morning to the sounds of howler monkeys and birds and spend the day contributing to a construction-based project, playing fútbol with local kids, and learning how to make traditional Costa Rican dishes.

• Work with Tico friends to build a community center
• Practice Spanish and help local cooks prepare meals
• Play an afternoon game of fútbol with local children
• Raft along the rapids of the Sarapiquí River
“Working in the village with local residents made Zach feel like he was truly a part of something.”
—Deirdre M., Brooklyn, NY

Itinerary

These itineraries represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

2-Week Itinerary

3-Week Itinerary

Itinerary

These itineraries represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.

2-Week Itinerary

3-Week Itinerary

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Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

Featured

Leaders

Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program. 

What to Expect

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What to Expect

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A Day in the Life: Host Community​

Due to the traveling nature of this summer program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in our host community.

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“I wish I could go on a Putney trip every summer because of how much I learned and grew in such a short amount of time. The experiences I had and the people I met are things that I will remember for a lifetime and I am so grateful.”
—Kate L., Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, MD
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This Program is Directed by

Andrew Manzella

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

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This Program is Directed by

Andrew Manzella

If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!

Enroll in two programs & save $1,000!

$800 tuition discount + no application fee

Exploration
Service
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 7&8​
Grades 6–8
Grades 7&8​
Costa Rica
Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches

2024 Dates
June 15 — June 29
June 19 — July 10
July 2 — July 16
July 12 — August 2
July 19 — August 2

Duration
15 or 22 days

Tuition
$5,590 or $6,590 + airfare

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
14–16 students, 2 leaders

Group Flight
Departs from Miami

Service Hours
30–50 

Additional Info

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

 

2024 Dates
June 15 — June 29
June 19 — July 10
July 2 — July 16
July 12 — August 2
July 19 — August 2

Duration
15 or 22 days

Tuition
$5,590 or $6,590 + airfare

Service Hours
30–50 

Eligibility
Currently* in grades 9–12
*Your grade as of the day you apply

Typical Group
14–16 students, 2 leaders

Group Flight
Departs from Miami

 

Questions? Visit our FAQ or call us at (802) 387-5000

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