Putney Student Travel is a leading educational travel organization that has offered immersive summer programs for students in grades 6 through 12 for over 75 years. Programs span five categories (Exploration, Service, Career, Language, and Academic) and take students to destinations across more than 30 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and North America. Over the course of one to four weeks, participants engage in cultural immersion, community service, language study, career exploration, and pre-college coursework at renowned universities. It is one of the most enriching and transformative summer opportunities available to middle and high school students.
Communicating and understanding content in a language other than your first.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Understanding and respectfully engaging with people from different backgrounds.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Students develop cultural competency and language skills through immersive travel and service in diverse international communities.
Students gain firsthand experience in international destinations, cultural engagement, and experiential program design across 30+ countries.
Service-learning programs combine community engagement, leadership development, and collaborative project work with local organizations.
Academic programs at prestigious universities and cultural immersion experiences build teaching-relevant expertise in cross-cultural communication and critical thinking.
Climate & conservation programs including Baja, Yellowstone, and MIT Engineering offer hands-on exploration of environmental and scientific topics.
Community Experiences
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