2018 Putney Student Travel

summer 2018

Welcome to Putney’s 67th season!

It was the summer of 1951, and in a world still reeling from the aftershocks of the Second World War, our parents — devoted educators and dreamers — led 18 brave high school students on the first Putney trip to Europe, making the 10-day journey by steamer. Our dad’s world view was deeply shaped by his wartime service; our mom’s by a childhood in occupied Holland where her Jewish friends were dragged off by German troops. They shared what many believed, especially in a time before air travel, was a naive and unusual mission: To harness “summer vacation” to change the lives of young people by ushering them out of their comfort zones and empowering them to travel off the beaten track, connect meaningfully with people of different cultures, and embrace what is new and different in a supportive group of peers and leaders who challenge them, love them, and keep them safe. By doing so, our parents believed they could help contribute to a more peaceful world.

Our world has changed radically in the 67 summers since, but Putney’s mission has not. We remain passionately devoted to being much more than just another summer experience. Instead, we provide innovative programs that foster maturity, self-confidence, and personal discovery while deepening global awareness and cultural understanding.

The best part of this work we do with our 24 creative colleagues here in the Putney Barn is exactly what our parents loved the most, too: the transformative enthusiasm of our returning students — filled with tears and tales — and witnessing the lives changed as they hug their fellow students and leaders goodbye. Ultimately it is that joy and growth that all parents seek for their kids before they head off to blaze impressive paths for themselves in college and beyond; it’s what we at Putney work tirelessly year after year to create and deliver.

The descriptions in this catalog can only scratch the surface of what a summer with Putney means.

Please visit our website for more complete descriptions and details. We also urge you to call us about any programs that interest you so that we can get to know you better.

We hope you will join us!

Best,

Governor Peter Shumlin & Jeffrey Shumlin, Directors

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Why Putney?

The Putney Difference Our History Outstanding Leaders Our Programs Custom Programs & School Groups American Public Media New York Times Student Journeys National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarship Opportunities Dates & Details How to Apply

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Discover Putney 12 New England 13 Vermont 13 Middle School Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ecuador & The Galápagos France & Holland

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Community Service Costa Rica Dominica: Hurricane Relief Dominican Republic Ecuador & The Galápagos Fiji India Nepal Peru Rwanda Tanzania Vietnam

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Language Learning Ecuador & The Galápagos France | Grades 10 – 12 France | Grades 8 & 9 Spain | Grades 10 – 12 Spain | Grades 8 & 9

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Cultural Exploration Alaska Bhutan China Cuba Essential Costa Rica Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia Iceland Skiing in Patagonia Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland Thailand, Laos, & Cambodia Writing in Ireland

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Pre-College Amherst College Barcelona Florence London Tokyo

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67 Years of Experience

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We’re not new at this. Our track record gives parents comfort. We understand the needs of young travelers and are highly skilled at facilitating positive experiences. Our excellent safety record reflects decades of institutional knowledge and expertise in performing successful risk management, supporting young travelers, and delivering high quality programming.

At Putney, we have learned that great programs start and end with great group dynamics and we’ve become experts in this field. Our leaders caringly facilitate a positive, cohesive spirit where everybody is included, celebrated, and invited to take ownership of the experience by practicing teamwork and leadership. “The Group” comes first in any Putney trip, leading to increased maturity, broadened perspectives, and lasting friendships.

The average age of our program leaders is 28.

We choose them on the basis of expertise in the destinations in which they lead as well as their ability to inspire their students. Many have advanced degrees from top universities and take time away from successful careers summer after summer because they love our students and believe in our mission.

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great students Our admissions team carefully reviews applications and accepts only students who have the ability to thrive on a Putney program. Our goal is to accept young people who are well adjusted, bright, eager, curious about the world, and who can contribute positively to their group.

innovative programming

Programs grades 4–12

We continually strive to improve and advance our programming in response to world events and the needs of our students. Our international network of friends, organizations, and local people has been built over almost seven decades; folks in government, teachers, farmers, merchants, artisans, adventurers, and NGOs help our students become a part of the lives and cultures they visit.

Programs begin locally with expeditions in Vermont and New England for fourth to sixth graders. Middle schoolers can join us in Costa Rica, France and Holland, and Ecuador. We offer language programs for eighth and ninth graders in France and Spain; high school students can join incredible adventures all over the world and we offer Pre-College programs on campuses in the USA, Europe, and Japan.

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Lasting Benefits

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Student Ownership

Over the course of 66 summers, we’ve become experts at facilitating programs that instill in our students confidence, passion for cultures and ideas different from their own, and lasting personal growth — benefits that extend far beyond summer. Our programs often serve as springboards for students to develop passions that lead to careers and lifelong interests. Many of our students return from their programs ready to make the world a better place.

By keeping our groups small we create unique experiences where individual connections take root.

Our alumni stay in touch with us and each other for years because they have made real personal connections to the people they’ve met through Putney. Sending hundreds of students on the same itineraries doesn’t facilitate the magical, personal connections that foster growth the Putney way.

Students learn and grow the most when they are given clear expectations, carefully outlined responsibilities, and meaningful leadership roles that allow them to take ownership of their experience. While our leaders supervise and direct each program, students actively help lead many important daily tasks, activities, and discussions.

This creates an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to contribute.

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High expectations

Global Stewardship

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We have clearly communicated expectations of behavior that are designed to keep students safe and bring out the best in them. Our simple rules — no smoking, drinking, or drugs, as well as a few more — promote safety and build trust within the group.

We partner with communities around the world through long-term collaborations built over 67 years. Our students benefit from authentic interactions with local people that are unique to their group. As a result, they learn to understand and value community empowerment, cultural diversity, and environmental sustainability.

While our programs all have ambitious educational goals, our founders believed that you learn best when you’re having fun. For 66 years Putney has made learning fun and we can guarantee that’s not going to change in our 67th summer. Please join us!

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Going beyond for 67 years For almost seven decades Putney students have trekked the globe, immersing themselves in cultures and communities as their lives are changed.

1951–The first trip departs by steamship for Switzerland, Italy, France, and Holland, led by founders George and Kitty Shumlin. The ocean crossing takes ten days each way — three weeks of an eight-week program.

1957–During the Cold War, Putney becomes the first organization to take high school students to the U.S.S.R., exploring Moscow and Leningrad and living with Russian students on the Black Sea.

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1968–Putney’s first program in Africa explores Tanzania and summits Mt. Kilimanjaro.

1983–After 32 years, George and Kitty retire from Putney Student Travel, passing the reins to their sons, Pete and Jeff.

1986–Chinese Revolutionary hero Bill Hinton opens doors for Putney in China.

Students bicycle through coal-mine country in Shanxi Province and live with Chinese families in an agricultural commune still closed to westerners in Shandong Province.

1990–Putney inaugurates its first program dedicated entirely to Community Service, in Montserrat in the Caribbean following a hurricane. The next year, we expand to Costa Rica and today, our Community Service groups work in numerous nations around the world.

1992–Excel at Williams and Amherst College, among the first campus-based Putney Pre-College programs, provides a model for new learning opportunities.

1999–The second floor of the converted cow barn where Putney’s office had been for 40 years is emptied of hay, renovated, and converted to the current office.

1999 –Putney pioneers again with a groundbreaking program in Havana, Cuba.

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Yale University, Putney introduces programs focused on global awareness, with students addressing issues of poverty, sustainability, development, healthcare, and much more.

2007–National Geographic and Putney

2018–American Public Media and Putney partner to offer the

partner to create National Geographic Student Expeditions — dedicated to creating summer travel opportunities for the next generation of explorers, writers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers.

first program for high school students focused on podcasting, based at their headquarters at Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.

2017–The New York Times and Putney partner to give students an insider’s view of the places and issues covered by the Times.

Students travel with journalists and experts who participate in travel and activities.

Today, our team includes educators, linguists, world travelers, a former ship captain, a governor, a former corporate lawyer, an MFA in writing, Watson and Fulbright fellows, artists, moms and dads, a capuchin monkey researcher, and much more. Give us a call or connect with us on the road when we travel to meet with prospective students this winter.

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Outstanding leaders We select Putney leaders from a highly competitive pool of diverse and qualified candidates. They bring to each program a depth of experience in teaching, foreign language, international living, and world travel. As graduates of the nation’s top colleges and universities and veterans of prestigious organizations like the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and The Fulbright Program, our leaders distinguish themselves in the fields of teaching, arts, athletics, journalism, law, medicine, and international development. Leaders attend an intensive training that features hands-on workshops, discussions, and activities focused on safety, group dynamics, program logistics, and leadership. They share a commitment to safety, a passion for exploration, and enthusiasm for facilitating positive group dynamics. Putney leaders are not only advisors, guides, and mentors to their students, but also role models and friends during the summer and beyond.

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Vi Nguyen

Jared Oubre

University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Psychology, B.A., Visual Communication; Syracuse University, M.S., Multimedia, Photography, & Design

Williams College, B.A., English Harvard Divinity School, M.T.S. (Master’s in Theological Studies)

Vi taught English for two years after college in rural Thailand and traveled throughout Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, and Nepal. She later conducted research in the field of applied behavioral analysis for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

Vi’s photography and multimedia work focuses on social and mental health issues. Vi is proficient in Vietnamese and Spanish.

At Williams, Jared focused on social justice issues around the world, traveling to Panama, Peru, and Nicaragua. Jared then entered the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic and attended Harvard Divinity School where he studied world religions and Latino social justice issues. He is now director of an afterschool program in Leadville, Colorado, working with a bright and underserved population of Latino high school students. Jared is fluent in Spanish.

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Ansley Rubinstein

Sam Gruppo

Harvard University, B.A., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, B.A., Arabic Literature

Wesleyan University, B.A., Sociology

For three summers Ansley wrote for an international travel guide and traveled throughout Australia, Greece, Austria, and Germany. She has taught dance classes at an orphanage in Peru and performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In addition to work with Putney, she is a personal tutor for middle and high school students, blogs for Time Out Los Angeles, and performs as an actress and dancer.

Ansley is proficient in Arabic and Spanish.

Sam worked for the Philadelphia 76ers in their Community Relations Department and on digital marketing in New York City. He also traveled in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and extensively in Europe. Sam is co-founder of Kids for World Health, a nonprofit organization which aims to prevent the spread of treatable diseases in underresourced communities around the world. Sam is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese.

Russell Quiñones

Kate Reigeluth

Villanova University, B.A., Political Science University of Pennsylvania, M.S. Ed. Urban Education

Hamilton College, B.A., Hispanic Studies Middlebury College School in Spain, M.A., Spanish

Russell was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship after college to teach English at a public high school in Madrid for two years. He served as a teacher, a mentor to incoming grantees, and a liaison between the Fulbright Commission and Madrid’s Department of Education. Russell currently works with Teach for America as a Spanish teacher in Philadelphia, where he is also pursuing a master’s degree. He is fluent in Spanish.

During and after college, Kate lived with a host family in Spain and competed as a member of Madrid’s rowing club. She taught middle and high school students at the Fairfield Country Day School and Kingswood Oxford School, and founded and directed an exchange program in Zaragoza, Spain.

She currently teaches Spanish at Hopkinton Public School. Kate is fluent in Spanish.

Emma Kading

Nathan McNamara

Vassar College, B.A., Hispanic Studies, B.A., Science, Technology, and Society

Vassar College, B.A., English, B.A., Psychology Johns Hopkins University, M.F.A., Fiction

Emma worked with Fundación Huesped, an organization that combats discrimination of people living with HIV and AIDS, tutored children in ESL classes, and wrote for the Spanishlanguage newspaper La Voz. Until recently she lived in Guatemala, where she volunteered for a public health NGO focused on nutrition. She is now working toward her EMT certification.

Emma is fluent in Spanish.

Nate lives and writes in Providence, Rhode Island.

In addition to being a grant writer for Reach Out and Read, he works for a publishing company and is a contributor to The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and more. Nate has taught creative writing at Johns Hopkins University and is the recipient of the 2014 Benjamin Sankey Award in Fiction at Johns Hopkins. He is proficient in Spanish.

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Our programs discover putney

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Completing Grades 4 – 6 | Pages 12 – 13

Completing Grades 6 – 8 | Pages 14 – 19

Completing Grades 9 – 12 | Pages 20 – 31

For students completing grades four through six, Discover Putney is an excellent, fun way to go far beyond the typical camp experience while exploring the rugged natural beauty and proud farming culture of rural New England. Students travel by foot, bike, and kayak, and camp in tents under the supervision of engaged and caring leaders who help create an inclusive, family-like group experience.

The program includes opportunities to connect with local farmers, artisans, and communities through hands-on experiences and by lending a hand to a community garden that provides food for families in need. These small-group expeditions are carefully structured to match the interests and abilities of our youngest students so they can build confidence and leadership for future adventures.

Students in grades six, seven, and eight are at a unique point in life and need group travel experiences that offer plenty of support and structure, yet don’t stifle their emerging independence. It’s an ideal age to begin to develop an interest in cultural fluency and global stewardship. Our Middle School programs provide a perfect balance of language exposure and an introduction to outdoor and cultural adventures. Led by caring professionals who understand the mindset and perspectives of young adolescents, Putney Middle School programs are great first trips abroad without parents and they that inspire curiosity and build confidence. A low student to leader ratio ensures that students receive personal attention in a program that is structured, safe, and fun.

Service learning enables young people to connect meaningfully with people of different cultures while deepening understanding and awareness of global issues affecting communities around the world. Teamwork, cultural immersion, and helping others encourages students to mature and grow into global citizens. We carefully plan and execute projects in partnership with local communities and contacts we have known for years. Each project is facilitated by expert leaders with deep knowledge of the cultures and environments we visit. New projects in 2018 include opportunities to join hurricane recovery efforts in the Caribbean and engage with children and teenagers in Rwanda.

at a glance These visual icons help you quickly identify the core elements of each Putney program so you can hone in on your interests and goals.

Outdoor exploration, hiking, biking, swimming, trekking

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See flora & fauna in natural habitats, national parks, or wildlife reserves

Ocean stay with time to swim, surf, boat, or snorkel

Focus on culinary arts, culture, & food production

Focus on issues of public health, work with healthcare professionals

Language learning

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Completing Grades 8 – 12 | Pages 32 – 37

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Bring your Spanish or French language studies to life and develop your skills in an immersive setting that accelerates the pace of learning.

Active lessons, family stays, informal chats, cultural activities, and a pledge to communicate using only the language you are studying all combine to create an atmosphere conducive to maximum language retention. Professional language teachers make lessons fun and interactive. You’ll be able to practice with locals and put your new skills to use right away.

Opportunities for older and younger students to travel and study with a group of their peers make learning fun and age-appropriate. Choose from programs in Spain, Ecuador, and France.

For seasoned adventurers or first time travelers who want to go straight to the heart of what makes a country and its people tick, Cultural Exploration programs are the way to go. Balance city experiences with rural living, cafes with chalets, museums with alpine meadows. Get off the beaten track and see the world like a traveler — not as a tourist. From Muay Thai training and elephant conservation in Southeast Asia to shredding Southern Hemisphere powder in Patagonia or climbing waterfalls in Iceland, experience an authentic slice of culture in amazing locations all over the globe. New programs this year include Himalayan adventures in Bhutan, a survey of China’s language and rich culture, and an introductory experience in Costa Rica.

Pre-College programs focus on developing the skill set necessary to thrive in college through university-level classes and campus life. Choose from Amherst College or our campuses at the London School of Economics, Florence, Barcelona, or Tokyo. Accomplished and talented instructors facilitate seminars and coursework that allow you to explore a variety of majors or zero in on your primary interests. Seminars are rigorous, dynamic, stimulating, creative, and fun, and are taught both inside and outside of the classroom. Dig deeper through activities, fieldwork, site visits, meetings with local experts, and weekend excursions that delve into the local culture.

Language immersion or opportunities to learn the local language

Overnight homestay or daystay paired with a local family

Exploration of the region’s past, politics, and culture

Traveling writing workshop or seminar

Community-based projects in collaboration with a partner village

Focus on music, dance, photography, or theatre

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New for grades 4 – 6!

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Garrett’s experience far exceeded all our expectations.

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— JULIE & MATT KINCAID, LEAWOOD, KS

New England:

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Exploration, Coastal Biking, & Service

Farm Exploration, Adventure, & Service

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Summit Camel’s Hump peak in Vermont Spend two nights with naturalists at an AMC Hut Lend a hand in a community beach clean up Kayak along the coast of Cape Cod with guides

Help a local farmer with cheesemaking Hike sections of Vermont’s iconic Long Trail Lend a hand in a community garden harvest Set up camp for a night at the Putney Barn

Destination • Get to know New Englanders and local life as you explore lakes, mountain trails, and farmer’s markets. Explore New Hampshire’s White Mountains with naturalists from the Appalachian Mountain Club, then head south to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and camp for three days as you explore Woods Hole and windswept beaches.

Destination • Begin in southern Vermont. Spend a night at the Putney Barn and lend a hand on a family-run farm. Camp in the Green Mountain National Forest, then continue north to kayak and swim as you quest for the perfect swimming hole. In Burlington, cycle along Lake Champlain with views of the Adirondacks.

Projects • Volunteer at an organic community garden, lend a hand in beach cleanup initiatives, and learn about coastal ecosystems. Visit a familyrun sheep farm situated on 250 acres to learn about the life of a modern-day farmer, cheesemaking, and sustainable living.

Projects • Learn about cheesemaking, maple sugaring, and sustainable farming from local farmers. Harvest flowers and vegetables at a community garden dedicated to providing food for the Vermont Foodbank. Gain camping skills and shadow local artisans to craft your own pottery.

Activities • Learn about forest and wildlife ecology in the Presidential Range from professional AMC educators. Swim in clear pools below the Falls of Lana on the slopes of Mt. Moosalamoo. Bike from beach to beach on Cape Cod’s rail trails, shadow local artisans, and explore the shoreline by kayak with professional guides.

Activities • Hike sections of the Appalachian Trail and Vermont’s own Long Trail. Learn camping and navigational skills with guidance from your experienced leaders. Swim below the stunning Falls of Lana on the slopes of Mt. Moosalamoo, and make s’mores beside a campfire under the stars on the beautiful Pinnacle ridge.

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July 8 – July 20

June 24 – June 30

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Completing Grades: 4 – 6 • 7 days

Completing Grades: 4 – 6 • 13 days

Gateway City: Hartford • $1,495 + airfare

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

He discovered there’s a big world out there beyond his home and school.

— LISSA GABEL & JOHN BARBATI, HOLICONG, PA 16

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costa rica Service, Culture, & Adventure

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Complete meaningful service projects in a host village Join a game of pick-up soccer with Costa Rican friends Surf, snorkel, and kayak along gorgeous tropical beaches Glide above the rainforest canopy on a zip-line adventure

Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a country known for its welcoming culture, expansive beaches, and lush rainforest. Split into smaller groups and take adventurous day trips, immerse yourself in local culture, and spend a week volunteering in a mountain village. Reunite for a stay at an eco-lodge and cap your program at the beach.

Themes • Live in a small village for a week and learn the definition of pura vida as you work alongside locals and get to know your host community. Relax at a sustainable eco-lodge and zip-line through the rainforest as you engage with Tico culture, explore wild landscapes, and spot wildlife across Costa Rica.

Activities • Surf with professional guides, learn about monkeys at a biological reserve, and hike to a beautiful waterfall. Stay for two nights at a sustainable eco-lodge and kayak or horseback ride around Lake Arenal. Live for one week in a rural village, and help build a classroom, teach English, or volunteer on a local farm.

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June 24 – July 15

Completing Grades: 6 – 8 • 22 days Gateway City: Los Angeles & New York • $5,890 + airfare

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dominican republic Sun, Service, & Tropical Adventures • • • •

Work with locals to lay foundations for village houses Learn to cook traditional empanadas with a local chef Play a game of baseball with Dominican friends Camp under the stars on a pristine white-sand beach

Destination • A Spanish-speaking country on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is best known for its vibrant culture, gorgeous beaches, and complex colonial past. Begin in the capital city of Santo Domingo before heading to our host village. Cap the program with a visit to the verdant central mountains.

Themes • Travel to the southwest to live in a remote partner village tucked into the lush mountains. Work together with local families to replace dirt floors with concrete foundations for village houses. Other projects may include painting or restoration work at the town’s primary school, teaching English to children, or learning about the sugarcane harvest.

In our project village many houses have dirt floors. Our main project is to work with ten families selected by the community to pour concrete foundations for their homes. Our students work hand in hand with the families and get to know their children along the way.

Activities • Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and enjoy an evening bonfire with friends. Hike to a hidden waterfall, discover larimar, ride horseback, and whitewater raft in the lush Cordillera Central mountains. After the work day, join in a game of baseball with friends, learn to dance bachata, or hone your domino skills.

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July 14 – July 28

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 15 days Gateway City: New York • $3,690 + airfare dates

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ecuador & the galápagos Service, Quechua Culture, & Island Biodiversity • • • •

Work alongside locals to improve access to clean water Hike to a coffee cooperative and natural hot springs Celebrate the Inti-Raymi festival with new friends Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay

Destination • Travel to the Andean highlands and immerse yourself in Ecuador’s indigenous cultures and stunning natural landscapes. Meet local people, from farmers to conservationists, as you collaborate on community-directed projects from your base in a small village. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands.

Themes • Live in a small Quechua village and work to improve access to clean water, construct a classroom, or teach English to primary school students alongside community members.

Practice basic Spanish as you learn traditional weaving and construction techniques.

Activities • Stay overnight in Otavalo and visit its renowned indigenous market. Hike around the Laguna de Cuicocha and visit a cloud forest and coffee cooperative to learn about sustainability and eco-tourism. End your trip in the Galápagos Islands, home to giant tortoises, lava tunnels, equatorial penguins, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.

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June 29 – July 16

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 18 days Gateway City: Miami • $5,390 + airfare

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france & holland

A Taste of Europe • • • •

Ride a téléphérique high above Alpine peaks and glaciers Bike through Holland’s picturesque countryside Listen to jazz on the Île Saint-Louis in the heart of Paris Discover van Gogh’s favorite haunts in Amsterdam

Destination • On this adventurous journey across France and Holland, hike through mountain villages in the French Alps before exploring the cosmopolitan food and art scene of Paris.

Next, travel by bicycle to large, unspoiled beaches and hidden cheese markets in the Dutch countryside and cap your program along the canals of Amsterdam.

Themes • Compare and contrast the cuisine, art, architecture, and languages of the cutting edge cities of Paris and Amsterdam with quaint mountain towns high in the French Alps and the medieval, windmill dotted villages of the Dutch countryside.

Activities • Take the world’s highest cable car to spot alpinists on Mont Blanc, then hike down past glaciers to your mountain chalet. Sample Holland’s famous cheeses as you bike from farm to farm. Wander the majestic halls of the Louvre or Versailles and search for van Gogh’s most famous masterpieces after a visit to the Anne Frank House.

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June 30 – July 16

Greta Wolfe

Putney Student Travel has brought students to France and Holland for over six decades. Putney’s co-founder, Kitty Shumlin, was eager to share her native country of Holland with students, and today we maintain strong Putney friendships throughout Europe stemming from her personal connections. Spend a morning with one such friend, Mr. Malcolm Miller, as you wander the Chartres Cathedral and learn from the world’s top English-speaking expert on the stained glass depicted in this architectural masterpiece.

Completing Grades: 7 & 8 • 17 days Gateway City: New York • $6,190 + airfare

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We offer language learning programs in France and Spain for 8th and 9th graders!

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community service I gained an endless amount of respect for the work it takes to make every building and house. — JULIA C., NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL, NEEDHAM, MA 22

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costa rica Village Immersion, Cloud Forests, & Tropical Beaches • • • •

Laura Quiros Montova

In our partner village of Biolley, Putney students have worked for more than ten years with ASOMOBI, a women’s coffee cooperative built to bring entrepreneurship and economic growth to the surrounding coffee farming region. Two Putney students, Mila Boujnah and Elizabeth Traynor, used their independent project to create ‘Humans of Biolley’ portraits of influential people they met, including ASOMOBI’s founder, Laura Quiros Montova.

June 24 – July 8 July 9 – July 23 June 26 – July 19 July 16 – July 30 July 1 – July 31

Volunteer 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 Learn to surf along Costa Rica’s pristine coastline

Destination • Travel to Costa Rica, a small country known for its biodiversity, pristine beaches, and innovative approaches to ecotourism. Immerse yourself in a small village, collaborate on service projects, and explore the country’s natural wonders — from tropical rainforests to Pacific Coast beaches, hot springs, and active volcanoes.

Projects • Collaborate with locals on important projects identified by your host community. Lay foundations and build walls for a community center, teach English, or plant trees for a reforestation project. Take turns preparing daily meals and learning to cook traditional cuisine like gallo pinto alongside local cooks.

Activities • Relax with tico friends after a day’s work, hike to a hidden swimming hole, and play a game of fútbol in the town plaza. Take excursions to surf on pristine beaches, ride horseback, trek through tropical forests in search of monkeys and sloths, and take a professionally-guided whitewater rafting trip.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 15, 24, or 31 days Gateway City: Miami • $3,990, $4,990, or $5,990 + airfare

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Dominica: hurricane relief Reconstruction & Community Building in the Caribbean • • • •

Collaborate with government officials to rebuild communities Work with local foremen on community-initiated projects Organize a summer enrichment program for local students Connect with people who have been affected by the storms

Destination • On September 18, 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Dominica, leaving communities in ruin and without homes, schools, hospitals, roads, water, or electricity. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dominica has “lost all what money can buy and replace.” Since 1989, Putney has brought students to this small island country, still largely untouched by tourism.

Projects • Our previous host villages of La Plaine and Bense experienced extensive damage, with 90% of community houses damaged or destroyed. Work alongside skilled construction workers, friends, and government officials to help rebuild homes, schools, and infrastructure impacted by the hurricane.

Students may also have the opportunity to coordinate summer enrichment programs for students who missed classes due to severely damaged school buildings.

Activities • Between service projects, spend downtime with members of the community, hearing stories of their lives and perseverance in the wake of Maria. Play basketball, soccer, or cricket with local students in the afternoon. Explore the diverse island geography, snorkel coral-dotted shorelines, or help repair a trail leading through lush valleys and dense jungle.

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June 23 – July 13 July 15 – August 4

Greta Wolfe

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo pounded the Eastern Caribbean, inflicting enormous damage on the island of Montserrat. The hurricane left many of its 10,000 inhabitants homeless.

Putney responded the following summer with our first hurricane relief program. Years later, following the devastation of Hurricane Marilyn in 1995 and Hurricane Georges in 1998, Putney sent programs to the island of Dominica and to the Dominican Republic to help rebuild.

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DOMINiCAN REPUBLIC Beach, Bachata, & Community Building • • • •

Licet & Rolando

Putney first visited the Dominican Republic in the summer of 1999 after Hurricane Georges devastated the southwest portion of the country in 1998. At the time, Rolando Matos was head of the local fire station in Barahona. He introduced us to communities in need and facilitated reconstruction projects for our group that first summer. Eighteen years later, Rolando and his wife Licet continue to coordinate Putney’s community-initiated projects in the region and are cherished members of the Putney family.

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June 30 – July 21

Work with Dominican friends on community projects Play a game of baseball with Dominican peloteros Camp under the stars on a white-sand beach Take an overnight trip to pristine Samaná Peninsula

Destination • Explore the Dominican Republic, a Spanishspeaking Caribbean country known for its vibrant culture, gorgeous beaches, and colonial past. Begin in Santo Domingo, then head southwest to your host village to work alongside locals on service projects. Take overnight trips to the mountains of the Cordillera Central and to the northern coast and the Samaná Peninsula.

Projects • Work alongside community members to complete meaningful projects including small-scale construction, planting an organic garden, or teaching English to primary students. In the afternoons, join in a game of baseball with friends from town, learn to dance bachata, or perfect your domino skills.

Activities • Learn about Dominican history, swim in turquoise waters at a secluded beach, and enjoy an evening bonfire with friends. Snorkel in Los Haitises National Park, hike to a hidden waterfall, learn to polish the semi-precious stone larimar, ride horseback, and whitewater raft in the lush and rugged Cordillera Central Mountains.

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ecuador & the galápagos Highlands, Quechua Culture, & Island Biodiversity • • • •

Join a community-wide minga to refurbish a town building Celebrate Inti-Raymi with Quechua dress, dance, and song Ride horseback at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano Snorkel with sea lions in a sheltered Galápagos bay

Destination • Explore Ecuador’s diversity of ecology and cultures in the Andean highlands and the Galápagos Islands. Begin in Quito then travel north to Cotacachi to collaborate with local people, from subsistence farmers to indigenous rights activists to conservationists, on community-directed projects. Cap off your trip with five days in the Galápagos Islands.

Projects • Join in the life of a remote Quechua village and work on cultural preservation and sustainability projects. Work handin-hand with local families to construct the walls of a community center, harvest crops of beans and corn, or lead a summer camp for children. Enjoy home-cooked meals, learn about the region’s rich biodiversity, and visit a coffee cooperative.

Activities • Hike around Laguna de Cuicocha and visit Otavalo’s renowned indigenous market. Ride horseback and hike to the refugio on snow-capped Volcano Cotopaxi. For a final adventure, spend five days exploring the Galápagos Islands with naturalist guides. Snorkel off Kicker Rock, swim with manta rays, and observe Galápagos penguins in their natural habitat.

Putney leader, Zack Zappone, with Fernando

Since 2001, Putney’s dedicated and fun-loving bus driver, Fernando Rivera, has traversed much of his native country in his yellow bus with Putney groups in tow. Along the way, Fernando has shared countless stories and experiences with our students. He is known and loved for guiding our groups to hidden eateries and lookouts, including a visit to the ‘secret’ Mitad del Mundo site where we get a chance to straddle the equator in the company of fellow Ecuadorian travelers.

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June 27 – July 24 July 1 – July 28

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Community Building, Remote Islands, & Tropical Tides • • • •

Putney leader, Matt Kostakis, with Master Leone

Master Leone, the school headmaster in one of our our host villages, has coordinated our service projects in Togo Village for six years. During our stay he connects Putney students with local community members, organizes sports days with the school, shares kava with the group, and even teaches students to spearfish on the reef.

Work with villagers on construction at the local school Snorkel or scuba Fiji’s Great White Wall and Rainbow Reef Host an afterschool sports or arts club for children Join in a traditional kava ceremony with local friends

Destination • Immerse yourself in Fiji’s rich blend of indigenous cultures as you explore its pristine tropical landscape and ecology. Begin in Nadi on the main island of Viti Levu and travel by boat to your island-home of Taveuni, the “Garden Island of Fiji,” to collaborate with locals and experience traditional Fijian arts and ceremonies.

Projects • Integrate with your island host community by helping with a variety of construction, cultural, and education projects at the local school. After a traditional sevu sevu welcome ceremony, get to work constructing a classroom, painting the village hall, planting a garden, or teaching English to local children.

Activities • Snorkel and, if you are certified, scuba dive on Fiji’s famous Rainbow Reef on a private dive boat. Explore lush inland rainforests and remote beaches. Discover the Bouma Waterfalls, drift down natural waterslides, and play rugby or volleyball with your local friends.

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July 17 – August 7 June 25 – July 16

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india Rural Education in the Rajasthani Desert • • • •

Volunteer at a rural village school in Rajasthan Explore the ruins of an immense Mughal fortress Ride camels over the dunes of Jaisalmer’s Thar Desert Sample curries, dal, tandoori, and other Indian cuisine

Destination • Travel to rural Rajasthan in India’s arid and beautiful northwest. Explore the lakes and historic temples of Udaipur, known as the “City of Lakes,” the lavish palaces and Mughal forts of Jodhpur, and the rolling desert near Jaisalmer.

Cap your program with a visit to the Pink City of Jaipur and the iconic Taj Mahal.

Projects • Collaborate with community members on meaningful projects in your host village. Contribute to initiatives at the local school, community center, or temple, and teach English to local children. Pursue individual village internships with artisans, plant seedlings with farmers, or learn traditional music and dance.

Activities • Visit New Delhi’s iconic sights including the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, or the soaring Qutab Minar tower. Experience India’s spiritual and cultural traditions in temples and village ceremonies, participate in dance workshops, and ride camels through the lunar landscapes of Jaisalmer’s Thar Desert.

In 2017, Putney students traveled to the rural village of Kotri in Rajasthan, where the group helped in the construction of a village chabutra. A chabutra is a raised cement structure that encircles a tree, providing shade where village children can relax or play, and animals can feed. Putney students and village schoolchildren painted their hands and left a colorful mural of handprints to decorate their work.

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June 27 – July 26

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nepal Village Immersion, Monasteries, & the Everest Valley Nelson gained so much from this trip. He loved working with the kids and said that after the first day at Hope Home that it was the best experience of his life so far. Only an experience like this, living in a developing country for an extended period of time, could elicit these types of poignant human connections.

– Michelle & Jason Gaillard New York, NY

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Teach English to local children and rebuild their school Trek between villages in the Mount Everest Valley Learn to meditate on retreat with young Buddhist monks Follow the monkey calls to the temple of Swayambhunath

Destination • In the foothills of the Himalaya, volunteer in a remote village in the Solukhumbu region below Mount Everest.

At the midpoint of your service, head out on a short trek in the Everest valley through traditional Sherpa villages. Finish with a retreat to the Namo Buddha Monastery with monks of all ages, located in the hills west of Kathmandu.

Projects • Stay in a family-run orphanage for Sherpa children and help the community rebuild their school. Work alongside Nepali activists who run grassroots education, health, and youth empowerment projects. Exchange stories with young Nepalis about their heritage and experiences of development and cultural change.

Activities • Learn traditional dances and prepare Nepali culinary specialties. Gather stories from Tibetan refugees in the mountains, follow the footsteps of Everest climbers with Sherpa guides, and wake up to stunning views of the world’s tallest mountains. Explore Kathmandu’s labyrinth of bazaars and royal architecture and walk with pilgrims to some of Asia’s most magnificent temples.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 29 days Gateway City: Los Angeles • $5,890 + airfare

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June 23 – July 14

June 29 – July 28 Grades: 9days – 12 ◆ 29 July days5 – August 8 CompletingCompleting Grades: 9 – 12 • 22 service history beach dates Gateway City: Los Angeles ◆ $5,890 + airfare Gateway City: New York • $5,690 + airfare service adventure history creative beach arts service Dates: June 29 – July 18 | June 23 – July 13 | June 23 – July 13 June 29 – July 18 | June 23 – July 13

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peru Andean Peaks, Inca Ruins, & the Sacred Valley • • • •

Work alongside local foremen in a Quechua village Practice Spanish and play fútbol with new Peruvian friends Hike ancient Inca trails through the Andean mountains Explore Machu Picchu, a mysterious mountaintop citadel

Destination • Travel to Peru’s Sacred Valley and experience the blend of ancient Inca and modern Peruvian society. Settle into our host village, a Quechua community in the heart of the Andean cordillera. Cap off your program with a journey by train to Machu Picchu and a final weekend in Cusco.

Projects • Immerse yourself in the daily life of a Quechua community as you work alongside local friends and skilled craftsmen on a variety of community-initiated projects.

Construct housing, paint murals, join in the potato harvest, learn how to weave traditional fabrics, or teach English to local primary students.

Activities • Hike through Inca ruins at Pisac, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. Get hands-on experience in the art of weaving at a women’s cooperative in Chinchero. Journey by train to Machu Picchu to explore this ancient wonder of the world.

Spend a final weekend in the imperial city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.

The ruins of Moray, near Urubamba in the Sacred Valley, are one of the most mysterious ancient Inca sites.

Shaped in terraced, concentric circles, Greta Wolfe the ruins are nearly 100 feet deep.

Their purpose is uncertain, but their depth, design, and position with respect to the sun and wind create a temperature difference of nearly 25°F within the structure. It is believed that these ruins were used as an agricultural laboratory to test the best conditions for growing crops.

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June 30 – July 20

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 15 or 21 days

July 14 – July 28

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Rwanda Public Health & Reconciliation • • • •

Aid in the operation of a home for disabled children Assess different models of healthcare delivery Hike to see golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park Visit the Kigali Memorial Centre and Genocide Museum

Destination • In the decades since Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide, this mountainous East African nation has made extraordinary progress in reconciliation, economic development, and political stability. Travel to Kigali, then head south to work in the town of Nyamata. Meet with healthcare providers and take an excursion to Musanze and Volcanoes National Park.

Alanna Jamner in Rwanda

Our program is based at a center for disabled youth, which was built over a few years with help from our groups and funds raised by Putney and alumni of the Rwanda program. The fundraising effort was spearheaded by Putney alumna Alanna Jamner, who traveled with Putney to Rwanda in 2009. Alanna went on to Connecticut College, continues her advanced studies at the London School of Economics, and this summer returned to Putney to work as a leader of our Middle School Costa Rica program.

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June 27 – July 23

Projects • Work with disabled children at a small, locally run organization and help with light construction and maintenance at their campus. Lead arts and crafts activities, paint the facility, or construct a new building. Visit clinics and organizations providing grassroots health services. Pursue an independent project related to public health policy or sports in the community.

Activities • On weekends, explore northern Rwanda’s lush landscape, hike through coffee and tea plantations, and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Explore the green hills of Kigali and shop for crafts in its colorful markets. Spend nights in a village among the red rocks of the north and in Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.

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tanzania Classroom Construction, Swahili, & Safari • • • •

Help with classroom construction in your host village Teach English lessons for Tanzanian schoolchildren Visit a Maasai boma on the open plains of Oldonyo Sambu Explore the 10-mile-wide Ngorongoro Crater big game park

Destination • Travel to Tanzania, a beautiful and culturally diverse country. Experience village life near Arusha in lush, mountainous, northeastern Tanzania. Explore the bustling markets of Moshi and the town of Marangu on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Conclude with a safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

Projects • Immerse yourself in village life by helping with community-initiated projects such as building a classroom or housing for teachers, painting and repairing school buildings, or teaching English to local children. Pursue a personal project by shadowing a local farmer or organizing a village soccer tournament.

Activities • Explore Tanzania’s colorful markets. Play pickup games of frisbee or soccer with local youth. Foster new friendships with members of our host community while learning the basics of Swahili. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants on a multi-day safari led by close friends of Putney.

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Munka, far left, & Greta Wolfe Jeff Shumlin, far right

Putney co-director Jeff Shumlin first met Munka Killerai on honeymoon with his wife, Evie, in 1993. Since then, Munka has been our primary contact in Arusha, directing Putney programs to local villages most in need and ensuring our projects are communityinitiated and collaborative. Munka and his wife Selina, affectionately known as “Mama K,” continue to play a pivotal role in our programs and are truly a part of the Putney Family.

29 –9July Completing June Grades: – 1228• 23 or 33 days JulyYork 5 – August 8 or $7,290 + airfare Gatewaydates City: New • $6,290

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Vietnam Rebuilding in a Post-War Community • • • •

Lend a hand building houses for Vietnamese families Learn basic Vietnamese from local children and teens Swim and relax at beautiful beaches in the afternoon Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter and breathtaking Ha Long Bay

Destination • After an orientation in Ho Chi Minh City, journey to your host village on the central coast of Vietnam. On weekends, travel to picturesque Hoi An and Hanoi. To cap the program, spend three days sailing in spectacular Ha Long Bay as you swim and kayak surrounded by limestone cliffs.

In Vietnam our groups work alongside local families to construct homes for three deserving families. When the houses are complete, the entire village gathers to celebrate with a ceremony to hand over the key to each family.

These ceremonies have included grilled mussels, rounds of volleyball on the beach, live music, karaoke, and a community dance party in the center of town with Vietnamese friends.

Projects • Engage with teens from the local youth union as you work alongside skilled laborers to build homes for selected families in the village. Fully immerse yourself in the community as you learn to harvest rice from the family’s farm, perfect the art of preparing a traditional meal, or learn basic Vietnamese from local children.

Activities • End each work day with a soccer game on the beach or a dip in the ocean. On weekends, sip Vietnamese coffee on a rooftop terrace in Hoi An, wander through a vibrant local market, visit a tailor for a handmade shirt, take a cooking class, or explore Hanoi in search of delicious phở.

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June 28 – July 26

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 29 days

July 5 – August 2

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My greatest sense of achievement came after I returned home and realized how comfortable I was speaking Spanish. — BEN S., BRANSON SCHOOL, TIBURON, CA 34

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ecuador & the galápagos Service & Spanish Immersion in the Andean Cloud Forest Landon raved about his time with his adopted family and continues to stay in touch with his Ecuadorian sister.

The homestay offered full immersion into the language, which propelled Landon’s Spanish skills even further. Landon’s greatest gain and sense of accomplishment was his growth in speaking Spanish.

– Sharmelle & David Highbloom Millwood, NY

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Develop your Spanish skills while working alongside locals Learn to make corn tortillas with your homestay family Ride horseback in the shadow of Cotopaxi Volcano Snorkel with playful sea lions in the Galápagos Islands

Destination • Immerse yourself in the language and culture of a small village tucked into the Andean cloud forest. Practice your Spanish with locals on your project worksite and join a welcoming family for a week-long homestay. Cap off your experience with an overnight trip to Cotopaxi Volcano and to the enchanted Galápagos Islands.

Language Learning • Practice your language skills through conversations with local people, dynamic language lessons, research projects, and games. Live with a welcoming Ecuadorian host family for one week to deepen your connections as you prepare meals, join family outings, share stories, and become fully immersed in Ecuadorian culture.

Activities • To cap off the program, travel to a rustic hacienda at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano for two days of mountain exploration, hiking, and horseback riding. Then explore the Galápagos Islands—snorkel with sea lions, kayak to spot bluefooted boobies, and learn about the unique ecosystems and important conservation initiatives of the islands.

Two years of Spanish study is required.

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france Grades 10–12 From Alpine Peaks to the Riviera • • • •

Learn to make artisanal truffles with a French chocolatier Visit Matisse’s studio to discuss modernism in French Surf the Atlantic, sail the Mediterranean, and hike the Alps Interview a farming family about their Breton heritage

Destination • Travel to Brittany and learn the heritage of a coastal fishing village. Take in Paris’ renowned monuments, museums, and markets, and then board a train for a homestay in Alsace. Experience Aix-en-Provence, then St. Raphael on the sun-drenched Riviera. Finish your journey high in the Alps in a chalet at Mont Blanc.

Language Learning • Participate in field-based language lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak French and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and participate in internships. Spend a week living with a family and witness your language improve as you bond with your French brother or sister.

My French improved a lot and I became more confident as a person and as a French speaker.

My host parents were so friendly and nice and the whole family made me feel so, so welcome. I cried so much when we had to leave our host families and I think my five days with them was one of the best experiences of my life.

Activities • Shadow a village shopkeeper in Brittany, hunt for the best croissant in Paris, sketch the masterpieces of the Louvre, learn to surf in the Mediterranean, canoe under a Roman aqueduct, take a provençal cooking class, and traverse alpine slopes past glaciers in the valley of Mont Blanc.

– Sophia R. H-B Woodlawn Program Arlington, VA

Two years of French study is required.

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From Coastal Villages to the City of Light • • • •

Brigitte, front center, with her family

Our local homestay coordinator, Brigitte, has been a member of the Putney family for nearly two decades — and we love her. She carefully matches our students with host families from among her own family’s friends, a village in the hills above Montpellier.

Brigitte is a mother figure to all of our groups, adored for the warmth and kindness she shares with students.

Her careful orchestration ensures that our students thrive in their new French families. In fact, most students report back that the homestay is the unexpected highlight of the trip!

Discuss masterpieces of painting at the Louvre in French Enjoy a pain au chocolat as you relax at a sidewalk café Canoe with your host siblings to a Roman aqueduct Go ziplining or rock climbing with professional guides

Destination • Begin in a charming seaside town in Normandy, then explore the magnificent cultural and historical sites of Paris before traveling to Montpellier for a short homestay with families in a community that has welcomed us for decades.

Cap off your journey in an idyllic village on the sun-drenched Atlantic coast near Bordeaux.

Language Learning • Participate in field-based language lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak French and live like a local. Visit markets and cafés, interview locals, and discuss works of art. Spend a week living with a family and witness your language improve as you bond with your French brother or sister.

Activities • Immerse yourself in everyday French life. Traverse the island of Le Mont St. Michel, walk through history on the Normandy D-Day beaches, interview Parisians to find the city’s best chocolaterie, learn to surf with professionals, canoe under a Roman aqueduct with your French host siblings, and sail on a catamaran on the Atlantic.

One year of French study is required.

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June 29 – July 19

Completing Grades: 8 & 9 • 21 days Gateway City: New York • $6,990 + airfare

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spain Grades 10–12 From Mountain Passes to the Costa del Sol • • • •

Hone your Spanish skills during a local interview Spend time with a host family and join in their daily life Learn to dance flamenco with a professional instructor Hike to the summit of the tallest peak in Spain

Destination • Travel to Spain’s northern coast and then head to the Picos de Europa mountains. Visit Madrid and take day trips to explore the history and culture of Segovia or Toledo. Spend a week paired with a Spanish peer and hone your language skills before traveling south to Granada. Finish the program in a small town on the Mediterranean.

Language Learning • Participate in field-based lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak Spanish and live like a local. Interview a street vendor at an outdoor market or strike up a conversation in a café. Spend a week in daystays paired with a local teenager and practice speaking Spanish with your host family.

Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Hike spectacular trails in the Picos de Europa mountains, explore Madrid’s world famous museums, and visit Granada’s ancient fortress, La Alhambra.

Take a flamenco lesson and enjoy the sun and sand on the gorgeous Costa del Sol. Two years of Spanish study is required.

Greta Wolfe Our travels through Spain span many regions and students have the opportunity to sample outstanding culinary specialities along the way.

From Spain’s famous olives and Manchego cheese to gazpacho, paella, and caldo gallego, students find no shortage of delicious new foods to try.

This new culinary expertise is put to the test when students participate in a fun, Iron Chef-style tapas competition.

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Completing Grades: 10 – 12 • 33 days Gateway City: New York • $8,690 + airfare

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From Madrid to the Mediterranean • • • •

Practice new vocab while shopping at a market Hike to a summit in the snow-capped Picos de Europa Savor traditional Spanish food like churros con chocolate Surf a wave during a lesson on Spain’s northern coast

Destination • Travel to a fishing village on Spain’s verdant northern coast, then head south to the stunning Picos de Europa mountains. Visit iconic Madrid and take day trips to explore history and culture in Segovia or Toledo. Spend a week paired with a Spanish peer and put your language skills to work. End in a small coastal town on the Mediterranean.

Paco, center, with Putney leaders, Casey & Graciano

Paco Perez has been Putney’s homestay coordinator in Albacete for more than a decade. His own children have been host siblings to Putney students and he seems, quite literally, to know everyone in town. Known for his witty and quirky Spanish colloquialisms, he is a favorite with students who relish in learning the nuances of local language from him.

Language Learning • Participate in field-based language lessons that are dynamic, fun, and designed to empower you to speak Spanish and live like a local. Hone your language skills in markets, shops, and cafés. Spend a week in daystays paired with a local teenager and practice your Spanish with your host family.

Activities • Take a surf lesson and play soccer on the beach on Spain’s northern coast. Ride a teleférico and hike spectacular mountain passes in the towering Picos de Europa. Wander Madrid’s lively streets and world famous museums. Visit Segovia’s aqueduct or Toledo’s ancient synagogue. Hike to the Iberian Peninsula’s highest peak, Mulhacén, and relax on the gorgeous Mediterranean Coast.

One year of Spanish study is required.

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July 1 – July 21

Completing Grades: 8 & 9 • 21 days

July 8 – July 28

Gateway City: New York • $6,890 + airfare

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CULTURAL EXPLORATION He experienced a sense of belonging with a kind, welcoming, inclusive group of like minded kids and leaders. — NANCY BANNON & BRIAN MACDEVITT, BETHESDA, MD

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ALASKA Glaciers & Wildlife in the Land of the Midnight Sun • • • •

Spend three nights camping on a lake at the edge of Denali National Park, with breathtaking views of the Alaska Range. Pitch your tent amid the aspen and spruce forest, and rise early to scout for moose wading in the still water. Take a canoe out for an afternoon paddle and prepare meals as a group over an open fire. In the evenings, roast s’mores beneath the midnight sun.

Scout for caribou and grizzlies in Denali National Park Sleep under the stars on an educational farm in Fairbanks Traverse a glacier and witness its annual recession firsthand Kayak the pristine waters off the Kenai Peninsula

Destination • Make your way from the interior tundra and taiga of Fairbanks and Denali National Park to the temperate rainforests of the Kenai Peninsula. Witness abundant wildlife and immerse yourself in dramatic landscapes as you hike, paddle, and trek your way through Alaska, “The Last Frontier.”

Themes • Learn about the relationship native groups have with the Alaskan landscape and consider your own relationship to the environment. ​Master fundamental outdoor skills and put them to the test in Denali. Conduct interviews as you work alongside farmers harvesting crops near the Arctic Circle to gain perspective on Alaska’s food security challenges.

Activities • Spot bald eagles as you kayak the glaciated coastline of the Kenai Peninsula, trek and ice climb atop a glacier, pan for gold at an historic mine, and hike through the northernmost temperate rainforest in North America. Scout for wolves, moose, and Dall sheep in the taiga and tundra of Denali National Park.

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July 11 – July 24 June 29 – July 28

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 14 days Gateway City: Seattle • $4,590 + airfare

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bhutan Mountain Trekking, Buddhism, & Happiness in the Himalaya • • • •

Trek to mountain temples and camp in the Himalaya Plant rice and play basketball with Bhutanese youth Learn about Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index Try your hand at traditional archery with professionals

Destination • Explore Bhutan, the world’s last Himalayan kingdom, where the Gross National Happiness Index shapes governance, the natural environment is constitutionally protected, and Buddhism is integrated into everyday life. Climb the sacred mountains of Haa to remote temples, plant rice paddies, and feel the power of the Himalaya on a trek from Paro.

Themes • Bhutan is shrouded in mystique. Protected by the world’s tallest mountains, it has never been colonized and the people are unified by Buddhism, a deep respect for the environment, and centuries-old traditions. Witness a culture in transition and learn how the Bhutanese protect their heritage and biodiversity while carefully opening to the modern world.

Going into my Putney program I expected to be welcomed by a group of people who were interested in connecting with others in a country quite different from our own. These expectations were and so much Gretamet, Wolfe more. The leaders of my group were amazing people who inspired all of us to do meaningful work.

Activities • See the spectrum of Bhutanese traditional and modern life as you hike through the Himalayan landscape. Get outfitted in traditional dress and learn archery, spend a day in the life of a young monk, interview national leaders, and trek through awe-inspiring mountains.

– Eleanor K. East High School Denver, CO

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Explore the traditional Hutong neighborhoods of Beijing Trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge beneath snowy peaks Receive daily Mandarin instruction throughout your travels Climb limestone karsts for views of the Chinese countryside

Destination • From skyscrapers to ancient pagodas and dramatic mountain gorges to seaside port cities, China’s diverse population consists of fifty-six distinct ethnic groups, and communism coexists with a capitalistic mindset for growth.

Explore Beijing, then venture across Southern China to the ethnically diverse Yunnan Province autonomous Guangxi Gretaand Wolfe region before finishing up in Hong Kong.

A ‘karst’ is a landscape formed by the dissolution of soluble rocks. The karst topography we visit in China’s Guangxi province occurred when the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates collided, forming the Himalaya Mountains and causing underwater sediment to erupt into these dramatic limestone peaks. Characterized by sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers, this unique landscape is ideal for climbing and caving.

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Themes • Explore China’s rich history and cultural and ecological diversity as you travel between urban hotspots and rural villages.

Learn and practice your Mandarin in the Snow Mountains near Tibet, trek to a rice paddy farm in Guangxi, and savor dumplings in Hong Kong, perched above the South China Sea. Activities • Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, stay in a familyrun farmhouse on a remote section of the Great Wall, and complete a two-day trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge; scale a karst in the Guangxi countryside, photograph expansive rice terraces in Longsheng county, and explore the markets of Hong Kong.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 25 days Gateway City: Los Angeles • $6,590 + airfare

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Cuba Arts, Language, & Adventure on an Island in Transition • • • •

Traverse the island from Havana to Santiago de Cuba Visit an organic farm and learn about Cuba’s “special period” Get to know Cuban musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs Learn to salsa dance and swim in a crystal clear cenote

Destination • Begin in Havana — capital of the only remaining Communist state in the Western Hemisphere — and travel east along mountain passes, through colonial towns and fishing villages, and past pristine beaches and sugarcane fields en route to Santiago de Cuba.

Themes • Connect with Cubans young and old to hear their stories and form your own questions about Cuba’s national identity, state-run media, dual currencies, and its education and public health systems. Explore wild, untouched national parks and experience the biodiversity that has benefited from the country’s isolation.

Activities • Meet a santero, a priest in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería, trek in the Sierra Maestra mountains, attend a baseball game in a packed stadium of Cuban fans, swim in the crystal clear water in the Bay of Pigs, and connect with world-class Cuban musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs.

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Over the many years of the U.S. embargo, sport in Cuba — particularly baseball — has remained one area of common cultural ground. Central Havana’s ‘Esquina Caliente’ is a gathering spot where passionate Cuban baseball fans meet round the clock to debate plays, favorite players, and the sport. Chat with young Cuban peloteros to learn about their lives, stories, and aspirations and attend a béisbol game in Havana’s Estadio Latinoamerica.

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 19 days Gateway City: Miami • $6,890 + airfare

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essential costa rica Conservation, Culture, & Outdoor Adventure • • • •

Hannah observing monkeys in Costa Rica

Putney Program Director, Hannah Gilkenson, spent six years studying capuchin monkeys in the jungles of Costa Rica. On this program, we will visit many of Hannah’s longtime friends who are working to conserve Costa Rica’s wildlife and biodiversity.

Spy sloths and capuchin monkeys in the cloud forest Milk a cow or harvest coffee on a visit to local farms Practice your Spanish during a soccer game with local youth Participate in a beach clean-up to protect sea turtle habitats

Destination • Explore topics in conservation, local culture, Spanish language, and service in Costa Rica — Central America’s pioneer in sustainable ecotourism. Based near the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, get a feel for Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity and tico culture as you learn through a series of hands-on workshops and activities.

Themes • Focus on three main program themes: conservation and ecology, sports and culture, and Spanish language and service. Leaders and local experts help you find what fascinates you the most about this incredibly biodiverse country. Take an expert-guided night hike, learn new Spanish vocabulary as you cook traditional staple dishes such as gallo pinto, and play fútbol with local schoolchildren.

Activities • Swim below the spectacular San Luis waterfall, hike rainforest trails in search of sloths, or glide through the cloud forest canopy on a zip line. Take a salsa dancing lesson with your group and lend a hand on a community service project. Snorkel the reef off white-sand beaches and participate in conservation efforts.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 9 days service history beach

Gateway City: Miami • $2,690 + airfare

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Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia Adventure in the South Pacific • • • •

Ski the majestic slopes of New Zealand’s Southern Alps Sail as part of a crew through the Whitsunday Islands Spot red kangaroos as you explore the Australian Outback Participate in a kava ceremony in a remote Fijian village

Destination • Travel to the South Pacific, an area as rich in cultural history as it is in biodiversity and natural beauty.

Explore the unique landscapes of these three island nations, from white-sand beaches of the Fijian islands to snow-capped peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps to the stunning coral of the Great Barrier Reef.

Themes • Immerse yourself in one of the planet’s most biodiverse places. Spot thorny devils in the Outback and learn about the impact of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.

Spend time with Aboriginal, Maori, and Fijian communities and learn how indigenous cultures in the region manage to maintain their traditions.

Activities • Snorkel, scuba, kayak, and participate in a traditional kava ceremony with our hosts in Fiji. Ski the white-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand and live with a local host family.

Navigate a sailboat in the Whitsunday Islands and snorkel or scuba the Great Barrier Reef before a multi-day trek in the Outback.

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Putney students stay with families in the small coastal farming community of Oamaru during the homestay in New Zealand. One of our homestay families owns a sheep farm, which the group visits together to learn about the history of farming in the region. Students also have the opportunity to shear a sheep.

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 32 days Gateway City: Los Angeles • $9,890 + airfare

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ICELAND Legends & Landscapes at the Edge of the Arctic Circle I didn’t expect to make such close friends that I would grow to love so quickly. I also didn’t fully realize the beauty of Iceland, so seeing it in person was really amazing. I got a lot more independent on my Putney trip.

I felt proud when I finished climbing the glacier on one of our last days in Iceland.

– Paulina D. St. Ann’s School Brooklyn, NY

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Kayak pristine fjords inhabited by seals and seabirds Don crampons and traverse a glacier with expert guides Learn the art of sea angling with Icelandic fisherman Scout for Arctic foxes in the remote Hornstrandir Reserve

Destination • Travel along the winding coast of Iceland’s Westfjords between towering plateaus and the sea as you explore small fishing villages in this remote region of the country. Take a ferry to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and hike below the Snaefellsjokull Glacier, home to Jules Verne’s imagined gateway to the center of the earth.

Themes • Explore Iceland’s rich folklore tradition through the lens of the Viking sagas and contemporary beliefs in huldufólk, or hidden people. Learn about the unique relationship that Icelanders have with their landscape, the thriving renewable energy market, and how climate change is affecting the culture and economy of the Westfjords.

Activities • Photograph puffins at the westernmost tip of Europe, ride Icelandic horses on the beach, and soak in geothermal hot springs overlooking the sea. Hike among wildflowers and village ruins and scout for Arctic foxes in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, considered one of the last true wilderness areas of Europe.

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Completingservice Grades: 9 – 12 • 15 days history beach

Gateway City: New York • $6,590 + airfare

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skiing in patagonia Expedition at the End of the Earth • • • •

Ski and hike the backcountry slopes of Cerro Castor Photograph blue ice crevasses of the Perito Moreno Glacier Venture via dogsled through Tierra del Fuego’s forests Roast your dinner outdoors in a traditional Argentine asado

Destination • Cool off your summer with a winter adventure to Patagonia. Begin by exploring the markets and tango rhythms of Buenos Aires. Then head south to Calafate and the snowy peaks, glaciers, and open steppe of Patagonia. Fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and hit the slopes at Cerro Castor.

Themes • Argentina’s stark natural beauty is a far cry from the overcrowded ski resorts of Europe or the American West. In addition to enjoying days of exhilarating downhill and backcountry skiing, learn about climatology on a glacier hike or try your hand at dog sledding as you develop a deep connection to this rugged land.

Activities • Drink from gourds of steeped mate as you practice Spanish with new friends in Buenos Aires. Explore blue ice crags on the Perito Moreno Glacier, then prepare a delicious grilled asado with gauchos, Argentina’s legendary cowboys. Drop into alpine terrain to ski untouched peaks and spend a day in the backcountry gliding through silent, frozen forests.

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In Ushuaia, after a day spent on the slopes, we bundle up and head out for a night of dog sledding. We glide along wooded paths, headlamps not dimming the bright stars above, to arrive at a cozy tentpole lodge. We cook dinner over a roaring fire and our hosts pass around a guitar, teaching us traditional Argentine folk songs.

It is an unforgettable moment that powerfully bonds us to each other and this incredible country.

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 15 days Gateway City: Miami • $5,490 + airfare

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Switzerland, italy, france, & holland Cities to Peaks in Western Europe • • • •

Glacier trek and rock climb with professional guides View iconic artwork in Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam Dive into local life during a family homestay in Italy Savor Swiss chocolate, French baguettes, and Italian pasta

Destination • Explore the majestic Swiss Alps, then travel to Italy to experience the Renaissance city of Florence and enjoy a homestay in the small, coastal city of Osimo. Take a multi-day trek in the Dolomites, wander the cobbled streets of Paris, and traverse the Netherlands by bicycle, ending in Amsterdam.

Themes • Get a taste Europe’s incredible diversity — from the culture, history, and cuisine of Paris, Florence, and Amsterdam, to mountaintop adventures in the Swiss Alps and Italian Dolomites.

Stay with a host family in a small coastal village in Italy and immerse yourself in the daily life of the local community.

This is the original Putney Student Travel program, first led in 1951 by founders George and Kitty Shumlin.

That first group took ten days to travel to Europe by steamship, sent telegrams home, and explored Europe for two months before returning home by boat.

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Activities • Go canyoning in Switzerland, take a cooking class in Florence, and savor traditional pancakes in the Dutch countryside.

Climb peaks in the Dolomites, explore the art and architecture of Paris, and cycle your way through the Netherlands. Visit Anne Frank’s house and cruise the canals of Amsterdam.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 34 days Gateway City: New York • $9,590 + airfare

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Thailand,Laos,&Cambodia Elephants & Ancient Kingdoms in Southeast Asia • • • •

Visit an elephant conservation center in Thailand Experience Lao village life and trek to a waterfall Photograph the majestic ruins of Angkor Wat Swim and relax on the white-sand beaches of Koh Samet

Destination • Begin in Chiang Mai and explore the jewel of northern Thailand, a city tucked amid stunning mountains and ancient city gates. Then experience Luang Prabang’s beautiful Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture.

Visit the iconic ruins of Angkor Wat and a tropical island getaway to cap off your journey.

Themes • Examine Buddhism, the region’s dominant religion, and its influence on daily life. Sustainability, conservation, and development are topics for reflection in this rapidly changing region, while visits to ancient and modern sites give context to Southeast Asia’s fascinating recent history and distant past.

Activities • Learn to cook your favorite Thai dish, spend time with gentle giants at an elephant conservation center, and chat with monks about compassion and karma. Explore ancient ruins by bicycle and swim in the tropical waters of the Gulf of Thailand as you gain an understanding of the cultural nuances of each of these Southeast Asian nations.

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Greta Wolfe Loss of habitat and the decline of the logging industry, once dependent on elephant power, have led to sharp declines in Thailand’s elephant population. Exploitation of remaining elephants for tourism has compounded the problems they face. Working with an organization that adheres to the highest ethical standards, our students have an incredible opportunity to meet elephants face-to-face while supporting and learning about conservation efforts.

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 21 days Gateway City: Los Angeles • $5,790 + airfare

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writing in ireland Literary Legacy on the Emerald Isle • • • •

Write your way around Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature Explore medieval monasteries and seaside fishing villages Travel to a remote island for a three-day writers’ retreat Collaborate with your peers to produce a public reading

Destination • Explore vibrant Dublin, drawing on the city and culture for inspiration. Travel across verdant countryside and sea to a tiny island off Ireland’s western coast for a writers’ retreat. Get a feel for how this storied landscape has influenced Irish literature and then return to Dublin for a student-led reading of the group’s work.

Whatever your preferred genre, you are likely to find Irish authors who have distinguished themselves as its practitioners: Jonathan Swift, William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, Bram Stoker, Seamus Heaney, Edna O’Brien, Elizabeth Bowen, Martin McDonagh — the list goes on. Ireland is a country full of storytellers, as you are likely to discover when you strike up conversations on park benches, in cafés, or simply walking down the street in this evocative country.

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July 6 – July 18

Themes • Expand your writing abilities and explore Ireland’s literary legacy under the guidance of accomplished writers and teachers. Engage with Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition at readings, plays, and concerts of traditional Irish music. Receive feedback, meet with working writers, and discuss your craft.

Activities • Incorporate the five senses in a busy marketplace, and write from your experience. Read Yeats in the Dublin City Gallery and record your observations. Hike over green hills, explore grand estates, or stroll the 19th-century oceanfront promenades of nearby fishing villages, gathering inspiration along the way.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 13 days Gateway City: New York • $4,390 + airfare

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pre-college

Our campus-based Pre-College programs are designed for motivated and intellectually curious students who seek a structured and supportive taste of college. They are offered both in the United States and as study abroad experiences. Pursue a passion or explore new interests in an exciting atmosphere that encourages active involvement, creativity, community, a sense of adventure, and fun!

SEMINARS Our seminars are challenging, dynamic, stimulating, intellectually rigorous, and fun. They get you thinking critically as you look toward college. They are taught both inside and outside of the classroom for a learning experience hit the ground running as a college student.

Seminars are deliberately small and immersive.

Choose two seminars and dive into your coursework through engaging discussions and hands-on projects.

Begin with a lively discussion or lecture to frame your seminar concepts and identify key issues. Take the learning experience beyond the classroom as you dig deeper through fieldwork, site visits, and meetings with local experts. In the process, gain a better understanding of your chosen seminar’s subject matter, as well as the research, interview, and analytical skills to tackle any academic challenge. Prepare a final presentation or project to share with your faculty and peers and reflect on all you’ve learned.

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CAMPUS LIFE Live in dormitories in a campus setting with dedicated residential instructors and world-class facilities. Get a sense of college life as you learn to manage your time between stimulating, college-level seminars and a wide range of excursions and extracurricular activities that take advantage of nearby cultural sites.

ACTIVITIES In the afternoons and evenings, enjoy sports, excursions, and other activities led by our staff and local contacts. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you visit museums, go on a hike, join in a soccer or volleyball game, or rehearse a song for our popular talent show. Many afternoon and evening activities are initiated by students.

In the process of planning and organizing these activities, you will learn valuable leadership skills and share your passions with your new friends.

COMMUNITY Join a community of engaged, like-minded peers and faculty who share your enthusiasm and commitment to personal and intellectual growth. Hailing from all fifty states and many foreign countries, our students form a vibrant and dynamic community. Every evening we come together for a group meeting to share our ideas, successes, and goals and plan for the next day. You’ll have opportunities to make lasting friendships with others who support and nurture your interests.

A DAY IN THE LIFE Due to the dynamic nature of pre-college summer programs, each day is different.

Here is a snapshot of a day on the Amherst College campus.

9 am Political Science: Review case studies based on current events,

such as the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.

12 pm Lunch 1 pm Journalism: Practice your interviewing skills with your peers.

Then head out to get the story and report back.

4 pm Tennis clinic 6 pm Dinner in the dining hall 7 pm Evening activities: Join a nighttime photo shoot, practice your

skit for the talent show, or attend an outdoor music festival.

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inspiring instructors Our distinguished staff and faculty members are selected not only for their impressive

Brown University, B.A., International Relations & Italian Studies Rice University, Master of Architecture

At Brown, Gaby spent a year studying abroad in Bologna, immersed in Italian arts and culture. While there, she traveled throughout Spain, Italy, and Greece. Gaby now works as professor of architecture at the University of Puerto Rico, helping students develop designs in tropical architecture, and has a private practice in San Juan. Gaby is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, and is proficient in French.

academic credentials — many hold advanced degrees from institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, and Yale — but also because they are warm, dynamic, experienced, and caring role models. Staff members live in the dormitories alongside their students, sharing in their lives and fully participating in extracurricular activities. Living and working side by side with successful filmmakers, lawyers, business leaders, scientists, writers, and architects helps students envision their

Andrew Alquesta University of Connecticut, B.A., English, B.A., Political Science Tufts University, M.A., Ph.D., English (candidate)

Andrew worked after college for a consulting firm in Washington, D.C., organizing political campaigns across the country. He helped coordinate canvas operations and wrote scripts for television and radio commercials in several states. Andrew now teaches undergraduate courses while pursuing his Ph.D., analyzing 19thand 20th-century American literature with an eye toward issues of democracy, totalitarianism, populism, and comedy.

own academic and career paths. Our staff is fully engaged in student life, taking students to concerts or college visits, kicking a soccer ball on the quad, and providing friendship and support. Instructors are often more than teachers — they become inspirational mentors

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Jenny Ziomek Beloit College, B.A., Studio Art Claremont Graduate University, M.F.A. NYC Teaching Fellows at Mercy College, M.S., Urban Education

While at Claremont Graduate University, Jenny focused on drawing, painting, installation, and book arts, where she had a solo show of her miniature portraits at Proxy Gallery. Her graphic novel was featured with Vacancy Projects in the LA Art Book Fair at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in February. Jenny was a full-time teacher in New York City for four years before moving to Los Angeles. Currently, she teaches art and art history at various museums in Los Angeles, including MOCA, LACMA, and the Armory Center for the Arts.

Bridget Lanigan

Brenna Casey

SUNY New Paltz, B.F.A., Photography San Francisco Art Institute, M.F.A., Photography

Boston College, B.A., English University of Notre Dame, M.F.A., Creative Writing Duke University, Ph.D., English

A professional photographer, Bridget is a three-time recipient of the San Francisco Art Institute M.F.A. Fellowship Award. Her affinity for the fine arts led to work as a studio manager and photographer with Spinnato Art Gallery and Photography Studio, and assistant photographer with artist Will Faller. A veteran art instructor, Bridget has taught Photography for eight summers on Putney programs in London, Florence, and at Amherst College.

Brenna teaches Creative Writing and English at Duke University. Her dissertation investigates the intersections of literature, visual culture, and technology in the U.S. throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Brenna founded a weekly writing group for adults at South Bend’s Center for the Homeless and her essays, poetry, and reviews have been published widely. She is a regular contributor at Ploughshares. Brenna is fluent in Spanish.

Sara Sisun

George Philip “G.P.” LeBourdais

Stanford University, B.A., Art Practice & Creative Writing San Francisco Art Institute, M.F.A., Painting University of Colorado Boulder, M.A., Art History

Middlebury College, B.A., French, Italian, Art History Williams College, M.A., Art History Stanford U., Ph.D. (candidate), History of Art & Architecture

After graduating from Stanford, Sara received a fellowship to the San Francisco Art Institute where she earned an M.F.A. In 2013, Sara traveled to Italy as an artist-in-residence with the Jerusalem Studio School.

She has taught at the San Francisco Art Institute and is currently a workshop instructor at the Bay Area Classical Atelier and an adjunct professor of foundations at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

A native Mainer, G.P. loves being in museums almost as much as being outdoors. His research, writing, and photography have led him from Switzerland, where he was a Fulbright Scholar, to California, where he now resides. At Stanford, G.P. focused on environmental history, ecology, art, and science. He has taught art history, architecture, and photography at the high school and college levels.

Nik Sparks

Michael Hoyer

University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A., American Studies & Modern Literature Columbia University, M.A., African American Studies Duke University, Ph.D., (candidate) English

Nik was born and raised in San Francisco, and has long had a passion for exploring the intersection of art and politics. Nik has taught community classes about the prison system and political organizing and has extensive experience in the world of publishing. He is now working on his doctorate in the English department at Duke University. Nik has taught at Putney’s Pre-College program at Amherst College for five summers.

Middlebury College, B.A., English, B.A., Studio Art Dartmouth College, M.A., Comparative Literature Stanford University, Ph.D., Comparative Literature

Michael has taught college-level courses in literature, writing, and art in the United States and abroad.

She has visited nearly 40 countries, spending five years traveling and living abroad, predominantly in France and Sweden. She enjoys practicing yoga, running on trails, or riding her cross-bike in the hills of San Francisco. Michael is fluent in French, Spanish, Swedish, and Italian.

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amherst college • Experience college life on a beautiful and prestigious campus • Polish your college essay or a short story in a writing workshop • Hone your business savvy in an entrepreneurship seminar • Exhibit your photos at a student-led gallery opening

Morning Seminars

Campus Life • Located in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, Amherst College has been committed to the pursuit of academic excellence since its founding in 1821. The college’s historic, ivycovered buildings and the adjacent town common form the center of the “Five College Consortium,” a vibrant academic network that includes Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges, as well as the University of Massachusetts. Consistently ranking at the top of U.S. News and World Report’s leading colleges, Amherst College is the perfect setting for experiencing college life. With full access to top-notch facilities including the gym, pool, tennis courts, library, museums, and sports fields, Amherst is the ideal location for exploring new subjects or digging deeper into your passions. Live in dormitories located at the heart of campus adjacent to the main quad and immerse yourself in local life.

Shops and cafés line the town common while the area’s rivers and rolling hills are perfect for hiking, swimming, and biking. During the summer, visiting artists, writers, and musicians make Amherst a lively and exciting place to be.

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Seminars • Choose two seminars — a morning and an afternoon seminar — and tap into the incredible resources of our campus and knowledgeable faculty at Amherst College. Seminars are rigorous, focused, and interactive. They get you thinking critically about important topics in today’s world and help you focus your interests as you look ahead toward college.

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Session 1: June 24 – July 13

Completing Grades: 9 – 12

Session 2: July 16 – August 4

20 days • $5,590 + airfare

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• Anthropology & Sociology • Creative Writing • Drawing & Painting • Entrepreneurship • Forensic Science • Law & Legal Practice • Life Science: Pre-Med Basics • Media Studies • Model UN • Photography • Social Psychology • Sports Business & Management Afternoon Seminars • Architectural Design • Business & Economics • Film & Video • Graphic Novels & Illustration • Journalism • Marketing & Advertising • Music Performance • Political Science • Psychology of the Criminal Mind • Public Speaking & Debate • Race, Gender & Sexuality • Technology & Innovation • Writing & Composition for College

Seminars meet daily for two hours each, allowing for learning both in the classroom and in the field. There is time for lively discussions and engaging lectures, as well as getting outside of the classroom for site visits, experiments, performances, and field assignments.

Guest speakers and local experts bring richness and excitement to the learning experience. Each seminar works toward a final project — a short film, a business proposal, a scientific presentation, a performance piece, or a dramatic literary reading — that you present to fellow participants on the final night of the program.

Parents and families of students are welcome to attend this exciting final presentation.

College Visits • On designated afternoons, choose to visit one of New England’s many colleges and universities. Past visits include Dartmouth, Smith, Williams, Columbia, MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Brown, Wesleyan, Boston, and Yale. Visits are typically led by our staff, many of whom are alumni of these colleges.

Students also benefit from informational workshops, including a special on-campus forum about admissions procedures and college life.

Afternoons & Excursions • Make the most of your summer and campus life through fun afternoon and evening activities. Head to the gym or take part in an instructional sports clinic — choose from tennis, soccer, or fitness studio — with professional coaches.

Beyond instructional clinics, there are opportunities for arts, sports, college visits, community service, lectures, or a hike in the nearby mountains. Introduce the community to your favorite activities or try something new — African drumming, flamenco dancing, improv, or mountain biking — in a social environment that supports and shares your enthusiasm. In the evenings, enjoy music by a bonfire, talent shows, concerts, and movie nights with your group members and leaders.

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Meet advertising execs and learn to create marketing campaigns Use your camera to capture the colors of the Boquería market Practice your Spanish with locals on a cultural scavenger hunt Step on the legendary pitch at F.C. Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium

Campus Life • Located in the hip Raval neighborhood in Barcelona’s historical center, our campus is the perfect jumping-off point for discovering this fascinating and ever-evolving city. Barcelona is renowned for its art, architecture, and rich Catalán history. From our private residence, explore Barcelona through the lens of your chosen seminars. Experience Gaudí’s modernist landmark, the Sagrada Familia, walk on the beach boardwalks of the Barceloneta, or wind your way down the narrow, lantern-lined streets of the Gothic Quarter. Visits to the Picasso Museum, Parc Güell, and the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic make your seminars come alive outside the classroom.

Seminars • Choose a major and a minor seminar. Majors meet most days and minors meet twice a week. Begin in the classroom, then take the learning beyond with site visits to contextualize your course material. Photograph street performers, meet with entrepreneurs to discuss their latest business ventures, or interview Spanish peers about the Catalán music scene. Inspired by Gaudí’s whimsical architecture, design your own monument or building. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Spend afternoons and weekends exploring interests outside your seminars. Learn to make chocolate, bike through beautiful city parks, or head to the beach to relax, swim, or kayak. On a weekend excursion, travel to Castellar de n’Hug, at the base of the Spanish Pyrenées for a weekend of hiking and exploring the quiet cobblestone streets. Visit the medieval coastal village of Tossa del Mar, and experience the surreal works of Salvador Dalí in his hometown of Figueres.

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 21 days Gateway City: New York • $6,790 + airfare

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Major Seminars • Advanced Spanish • Art, Architecture & Design • Film & Video • Intermediate Spanish • International Business • International Relations • Marketing & Advertising • Photography • Travel Writing Minor Seminars • Art of the Sketch • Conversational Spanish • Survival Spanish • Spanish Cuisine & Food • Sports Business • & Management • Travel Photography

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florence • • • • Major Seminars • Archaeology & Anthropology • Art History • Business & Economics • Classical Mythology • Creative Writing • Diplomacy & International • Relations • European History • Photography Minor Seminars • Art of the Sketch • History of Fashion • Italian Cuisine & Culture • Journalism • Photography • Survival Italian

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Interview local entrepreneurs about their successful ventures Photograph street art on the Renaissance-era Ponte Vecchio Practice your Italian to survey locals about Florence’s best gelato Sample fresh seafood in the coastal villages of Cinque Terre

Campus Life • Reside in a traditional Tuscan villa high on a hill among olive and cypress groves in the outskirts of Florence. From this idyllic base, delve into seminars specially designed to immerse you in Tuscan life and discover Florence’s historical role as a center of trade, commerce, and the arts. Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence serves as an inspiring location to explore Italy’s rich cultural, artistic, and culinary traditions.

Seminars • Choose a major and a minor seminar. Majors meet most days and minors meet twice a week. Begin in the classroom, then take the learning beyond with site visits to contextualize your course material. Photograph sun-drenched landscapes or discover Roman ruins hidden among modern buildings as part of your Archaeology and Anthropology seminar. Experience how iconic works of art come alive as you stroll through the world famous Uffizi Gallery with your Art History seminar. Interview business leaders and learn about Florence’s role in the European market. Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Spend afternoons and weekends exploring interests outside your seminars. Wander through a traditional open-air market or take in an opera performance in the piazza. Try your hand at pasta making at an Italian cooking school. On weekend excursions, travel by train to Rome, boat through the winding canals of Venice, or hike the colorful cliffside villages of Cinque Terre.

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July 15 – August 4 dates

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 21 days Gateway City: New York • $6,990 + airfare

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london • • • •

Visit 10 Downing Street with your International Relations seminar Attend a Royal Shakespeare Company play at the iconic Globe Theatre Hone your photography skills at the vibrant Camden Market Listen to performance artists at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park

Campus Life • Reside on the campus of The London School of Economics and Political Science, one of the leading social sciences universities in the world, for a three-week immersive study experience.

Our centrally located campus in the historic borough of Southwark on the River Thames is a short walk from the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern, and the South Bank Arts Centre.

Delve into seminars designed to draw on London’s established place as a cultural, historical, and financial center.

Seminars • Choose a major and a minor seminar. Majors meet most days and minors meet twice a week. Begin in the classroom, then take the learning beyond with site visits to contextualize your course material. Visit 10 Downing Street, headquarters of the U.K. government, and discuss the ramifications of Brexit with your seminar instructor and peers. Photograph the Tower Bridge at sunset, contemplate treasures in the British Museum, or head underground to explore Churchill’s War Rooms.

Cap off your studies with a final project or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Spend afternoons and evenings exploring interests outside your seminars. Wander through flea markets, attend a theatre performance, or catch a football match. Explore London by bicycle or cruise the Thames by river boat. Take weekend excursions to visit Oxford, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Cotswolds, or the Aquae Sulis of Bath.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

Major Seminars • Archaeology & Anthropology • Art History • British History • Business & Economics • Creative Writing • English as a Second Language • International Law • International Relations • Journalism & Media Studies • Photography Minor Seminars • Architecture & Urban Design • Drawing & Painting • Globalization & Human Rights • History of WWII • Marketing & Advertising • Sports Business •& Management • Writing & Composition • for College View seminar descriptions at goputney.com!

July 1 – July 21 dates

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Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 21 days Gateway City: New York • $7,290 + airfare

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tokyo • • • • Major Seminars • Anime & Illustration • Architecture & Urban Design • Digital Media Studies • International Business • & Economics • Japanese History • Photography • Technology & Innovation • Travel Writing Minor Seminars • Drawing & Painting • Fashion Design • Film & Video • Japanese Cuisine & Food • Marketing & Advertising • Photography

View seminar descriptions at goputney.com!

Write in the peaceful setting of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Meet with tech-savvy entrepreneurs to share your business plan Photograph the neon-lit throngs of pedestrians at Shibuya Crossing Attend a performance at the famous Kabukiza Theatre

Campus Life • Boasting the most populous greater metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo is a study in contrasts, where centuries-old tradition meets modern life. From our centrally located residence, experience Tokyo’s distinct neighborhoods, museums, markets, and food with your seminar instructors and peers. Meet with artists, business leaders, graphic designers, and tech innovators to discover the myriad ways Tokyo’s dynamic growth defines its success. Rise early to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then regain your sense of calm in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace before heading out for a night of karaoke with new friends.

Seminars • Choose a major and a minor seminar. Majors meet most days and minors meet twice a week. Begin in the classroom, then take the learning beyond with site visits to contextualize your course material. Learn to experiment with anime, then visit the Tokyo Anime Center for some inspiration. Interview young entrepreneurs in the Shinjuku business district about their latest ventures, or photograph the trends in street fashion in the Harajuku neighborhood. Create a video that captures Tokyo’s famed nightscapes. Cap off your studies with a final presentation or installation to share your work.

Afternoons & Excursions • Spend afternoons and weekends exploring interests outside your seminars. Join a tai chi session, learn calligraphy arts, attend a kabuki theater performance, or sample sushi, ramen, and traditional Japanese sweets known as wagashi. On weekend excursions, visit ancient Kyoto and learn about geisha culture or hike the scenic trails along the base of impressive Mount Fuji.

Detailed itineraries and more at goputney.com

July 15 – August 4 dates

Completing Grades: 9 – 12 • 21 days Gateway City: Los Angeles • $7,390 + airfare

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CUSTOM trips & school groups Putney partners with schools and other organizations to create customized experiential education programs, and facilitates deeply immersive and authentic experiences and interactions off the beaten track and across the globe.

Putney collaborators can count on: • Comprehensive experience in over 30 countries • Extensive networks of global contacts cultivated over the course of 6+ decades • An impeccable record of safety and risk management • 24-hour emergency support • Expert group leaders with specialized skills, education, and experience Our directors will collaborate to design a program to meet your curricular goals. Whether you wish to examine models of rural healthcare in Rwanda, build houses alongside villagers in Vietnam, develop your poetry skills in Ireland, survey art history in Italy, or develop your Spanish in Ecuador, there is a Putney program for your group.

our collaborations Putney Student Travel works with outside partners to create programs with expertise relevant to their distinct missions. We invite you to learn more about these collaborations, which are featured on the following pages.

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Do you love radio and podcasts? Do you want to learn the skills and tools necessary to create your own podcast?

Putney Student Travel is proud to announce a pioneering summer 2018 collaboration with American Public Media in St. Paul, Minnesota. American Public Media produces and distributes award-winning shows and podcasts that reach millions of listeners such as Marketplace®, The Dinner Party Download®, The Splendid Table®, and A Prairie Home Companion® as well as the podcasts Brains On!, Terrible (Thanks For Asking,) The Hilarious World of Depression, and Peabody Award-winning series In The Dark.

In this two week intensive program staying on a college campus in the Minneapolis/ St. Paul metropolitan area, take workshops and seminars from radio and podcast professionals. Go behind the scenes and into the recording studios at APM’s headquarters.

Learn the investigation, reporting, and story-crafting skills, together with sound engineering and audio editing, that go into creating your own radio and internet-ready podcasts. Special master classes with APM podcast hosts and producers help you hone your podcasts and create truly professional-quality recordings. Each session culminates with a listening party for family and friends of student work at the historic Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul, MN — home of A Prairie Home Companion. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to build real production experience in a growing field.

To learn more about these exciting new programs, visit goputney.com/apm or email us at podcasts@goputney.com

Small Group Journeys for High School Students Explore destinations featured in The Times with a New York Times expert. Each journey is carefully developed to give students a greater understanding of local and global issues by combining The Times’s ability to add insight and perspective with Putney Student Travel’s long history of designing safe, educational and engaging travel programs.

Curious, motivated and adventurous high school students will benefit from these unique travel programs, designed to inspire students as they explore a new topic or go deeper into one that’s already a passion.

New York Times Experts Each trip is joined by a New York Times journalist or Times-selected expert who is a specialist in the destination or theme of the trip. Our experts lead activities and discussions, help students develop new insights, and guide students as they choose a culminating project related to the trip’s theme. For 2018, experts include Yamiche Alcindor, Kenneth Chang, Henry Fountain and Kim Severson among other accomplished journalists and professionals.

Themes to Explore Your Passions

2018 Journeys CALIFORNIA Perspectives on Immigration CERN & THE SWISS ALPS Pushing the Boundaries of Science CHINA Business and Economics in a Rising Market D.C. TO DETROIT Politics and Divisions, National and Local ICELAND Energy and Climate Change at the Arctic Circle

Choose from eight interest categories that align with Times coverage of topics such as Arts & Culture, Science & Nature, Politics & Perspectives, Business & Economics, Journalism & Media and more.

NEW YORK TO MILAN Fashion Design and Trends in Two Style Capitals

Destinations Prominent in The Times

OXFORD JOURNALISM Media and Digital Storytelling

Our Journeys take students to places prominent in Times coverage, where students benefit from our insider’s perspective as they explore themes and topics associated with local issues. New for 2018, students can explore immigration in California, fashion in New York and Milan, public health in Peru, and conflict and peace in Israel and Jordan.

For more information and to apply, visit nytimes.com/studentjourneys or call us at 866.870.2125

THAILAND & VIETNAM Culture and Cuisine Visit our website for a complete list of destinations.

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EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH NAT GEO Get out into the field to discover the world in the spirit of National Geographic’s explorers. On a variety of trips for high school or middle school students, discover fascinating places and get acquainted with local cultures, fueled by curiosity and a desire to understand our planet. You’ll travel with inspiring trip leaders and, on most trips, a National Geographic expert. National Geographic and Putney Student Travel have teamed up to make these unique trips possible.

GO ON ASSIGNMENT Experience what it’s like to be on assignment for National Geographic. No matter which trip you choose, you’ll explore with a purpose, and experience your surroundings through hands-on projects such as crafting a photography portfolio or researching threats to wildlife with scientists.

ACCESS TO THE EXPERTS You’ve read their stories, seen their photographs, followed their adventures. Now you can travel with Nat Geo experts – photographers, writers, filmmakers, and explorers – and learn about their experiences and perspectives firsthand.

FOLLOW YOUR PASSION With a variety of destinations and ways to explore, there’s a program for every kind of student. Hone in on a particular area of interest – from photography to wildlife conservation to climate and geology – on one of our nearly 40 trips across the globe.

FEATURED 2018 TRIPS: Australia: Outback, Rainforest, and Reef

Nepal: Community Service

Canadian Arctic: Polar Bear Capital of the World

Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

Ecuador & the Galápagos: Biodiversity Hotspot

Bhutan: Journey to the Last Himalayan Kingdom

Botswana & Victoria Falls: Wildlife Conservation

Yellowstone Photography Workshop

Belize: Oceans & Underwater Exploration

Impact Journalism at Nat Geo Headquarters in Washington, DC

AND MANY MORE!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT NGSTUDENTEXPEDITIONS.COM OR CALL US AT 877-877-8759

PODF BOARD MEMBERS John Ashley

Attorney, New York, NY

Jonathan Brand

Attorney & College President, Mt. Vernon, IA

Linda Coleman

Interior Design Consultant, Chicago, IL

Patrice Cromwell

Philanthropic Advisor, Baltimore, MD

Breck Eisner

Filmmaker, Los Angeles, CA

Bruce Feiler

Author, Brooklyn, NY

Abbey Gardner

International Development Policy Advisor, New York, NY

Scholarship Opportunities The Putney Open Door Fund is a non-profit foundation whose purpose is to provide support for young people seeking educational summer experiences they could not otherwise afford. The Fund’s Board of Directors is committed to making the immeasurable benefits of an experience like Putney available to all students, regardless of their economic status.

The success of the Putney Open Door Fund depends on the generosity of its donors, most of whom are alumni or parents. One hundred percent of donations goes directly to funding scholarship students.

Your support is greatly appreciated!

The Putney Open Door Fund generally limits eligibility to students who are U.S. residents, whose parents’ combined income is less than $40,000, and who have few assets. Full and partial scholarships are awarded each year. Please note that because many applications are received, allocation is competitive. Preference is often given to students who have not had similar educational or travel opportunities.

David Gruppo

how to apply To consider an applicant for a scholarship award, the Putney Open Door Fund must receive complete scholarship applications via mail no later than Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Christi Mays Hagemann

Please visit goputney.com/PODF to download forms and for complete information on how to apply.

Attorney & Investment Banker, Larchmont, NY Actor, Houston, TX

2017 PODF RECIPIENT

Anne Little

Sparkle W., Chicago, IL Community Service Tanzania

Attorney & Importer, Larchmont, NY

Corey Modeste

Financial Analyst, New York, NY

Ellen Stein

Doctor, Brattleboro, VT

Vicki Waller

Educator, Los Angeles, CA

Eric Wilson

Entrepreneur, New York, NY

Sparkle, far left

I gained a deeper sense of what it means to connect with others without the internet and a greater appreciation for the resources at my disposal.

Please keep doing this trip for other students.

Please keep funding the Open Door scholarship, so students like me can go on these wondrous adventures. I am SO GLAD that I did. Truly the best summer of my life!

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dates & Details Summer 2018 how to apply Visit goputney.com and click the “Apply Now” button. If you are new to Putney Student Travel, follow online prompts to proceed with the application process.

If you are a Putney alumni family, use your existing account information to log in. If you need assistance, please contact our admissions team at 802.387.5000 or admissions@goputney.com.

Airfare is not included in tuition. Putney organizes and reserves seats for students on a round-trip group flight from a gateway U.S. airport to your program destination. One or more of your group leaders will be at the airport to welcome you and to fly with the group on both departure and return.

Please consult us for fares.

Discover putney Program

Page Grades

Dates

Duration

Tuition

Gateway City

New England

13

4–6

7/8 – 7/20

13 days

$2,795

Hartford

Vermont

13

4–6

6/24 – 6/30

7 days

$1,495

Hartford

Costa Rica

15

6–8

6/24 – 7/15

22 days

$5,890

New York

middle school Dominican Republic

16

7&8

7/14 – 7/28

15 days

$3,690

New York

Ecuador & the Galápagos

17

7&8

6/29 – 7/16

18 days

$5,390

Miami

France & Holland

18

7&8

6/30 – 7/16

17 days

$6,190

New York

Community Service Costa Rica | Group A

21

9 – 12

6/24 – 7/8

15 days

$3,990

Miami

Costa Rica | Group B

21

9 – 12

6/26 – 7/19

24 days

$4,990

Miami

Costa Rica | Group C

21

9 – 12

7/1 – 7/31

31 days

$5,990

Miami

Costa Rica | Group D

21

9 – 12

7/9 – 7/23

15 days

$3,990

Miami

Costa Rica | Group E

21

9 – 12

7/16 – 7/30

15 days

$3,990

Miami

Dominica: Hurricane Relief | Group A

22

9 – 12

6/23 – 7/13

21 days

$4,890

New York

Dominica: Hurricane Relief | Group B

22

9 – 12

7/15 – 8/4

21 days

$4,890

New York

Dominican Republic

23

9 – 12

6/30 – 7/21

22 days

$4,590

New York

Ecuador & The Galápagos | Group A

24

9 – 12

6/27 – 7/24

28 days

$6,190

Miami

Ecuador & The Galápagos | Group B

24

9 – 12

7/1 – 7/28

28 days

$6,190

Miami

Fiji | Group A

25

9 – 12

6/25 – 7/16

22 days

$4,890

Los Angeles

Fiji | Group B

25

9 – 12

7/17 – 8/7

22 days

$4,890

Los Angeles

India

26

9 – 12

6/27 – 7/26

30 days

$5,990

New York

Nepal

27

9 – 12

6/23 – 7/14

22 days

$5,690

Los Angeles

Peru | Group A

28

9 – 12

6/30 – 7/20

21 days

$4,990

Miami

Peru | Group B

28

9 – 12

7/14 – 7/28

15 days

$3,990

Miami

Rwanda

29

9 – 12

6/27 – 7/23

27 days

$5,690

New York

Tanzania | Group A

30

9 – 12

6/26 –7/28

33 days

$7,290

New York

Tanzania | Group B

30

9 – 12

7/13 – 8/4

23 days

$6,290

New York

Vietnam | Group A

31

9 – 12

6/28 – 7/26

29 days

$5,990

Los Angeles

Vietnam | Group B

31

9 – 12

7/5 – 8/2

29 days

$5,990

Los Angeles

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OUR EXPECTATIONS

Language Learning Program

Page Grades

Ecuador & The Galápagos

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10 – 12

Dates

Duration

Tuition

Gateway City

6/29 – 7/26

28 days

$6,290

Miami

France | Group A

34

10 – 12

6/30 – 8/1

33 days

$8,990

New York

France | Group B

35

8&9

6/29 – 7/19

21 days

$6,990

New York

Spain | Group A

36

10 – 12

6/26 – 7/28

33 days

$8,690

New York

Spain | Group B

37

8&9

7/1 – 7/21

21 days

$6,890

New York

Spain | Group C

37

8&9

7/8 – 7/28

21 days

$6,890

New York

cultural exploration Alaska

39

9 – 12

7/11 – 7/24

14 days

$4,590

Seattle

Bhutan

40

9 – 12

6/25 – 7/8

14 days

$5,790

New York

China

41

9 – 12

6/23 – 7/17

25 days

$6,590

Los Angeles

Cuba

42

9 – 12

7/4 – 7/22

19 days

$6,890

Miami

Essential Costa Rica

43

9 – 12

6/25 – 7/3

9 days

$2,690

Miami

Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia | Group A

44

9 – 12

6/26 – 7/27

32 days

$9,890

Los Angeles

Fiji, New Zealand, & Australia | Group B

44

9 – 12

7/3 – 8/3

32 days

$9,890

Los Angeles

Iceland

45

9 – 12

6/24 – 7/8

15 days

$6,590

New York

Skiing in Patagonia

46

9 – 12

7/25 – 8/8

15 days

$5,490

Miami

Switzerland, Italy, France, & Holland

47

9 – 12

6/22 – 7/25

34 days

$9,590

New York

Thailand, Laos, & Cambodia

48

9 – 12

7/4 – 7/24

21 days

$5,790

Los Angeles

Writing in Ireland

49

9 – 12

7/6 – 7/18

13 days

$4,390

New York

pre-college Amherst College | Session 1

54

9 – 12

6/24 – 7/13

20 days

$5,590

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Amherst College | Session 2

54

9 – 12

7/16 – 8/4

20 days

$5,590

–

Barcelona

56

9 – 12

7/1 – 7/21

21 days

$6,790

New York

Florence

57

9 – 12

7/15 – 8/4

21 days

$6,990

New York

London

58

9 – 12

7/1 – 7/21

21 days

$7,290

New York

Tokyo

59

9 – 12

7/15 – 8/4

21 days

$7,390

Los Angeles

We expect Putney participants to maintain high standards of personal behavior. Since they are encouraged, within the context of our programs, to take leadership roles and to make some of their own discoveries, students whose parents require them to be under constant surveillance or who are likely to act irresponsibly; use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco; or behave in a disruptive manner should not apply. Students who violate our few rules are subject to dismissal at our sole discretion. Parents are responsible for making arrangements for, bearing the cost of, and providing supervision for dismissed students’ immediate travel home, even in situations that require extended international travel. In such cases, no refund of the program tuition is given.

Students dismissed from programs will not receive credit for community service hours completed prior to their dismissal.

At Putney we take pride in our reputation for careful, thorough planning and attention to detail. The descriptions of our programs are based on our experiences in previous summers and our plans for this summer. It is inevitable that some details described here will not happen exactly as presented. To get the most out of the Putney experience, participants need to be flexible in responding to unforeseen situations and creative in taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. We expect Putney participants to share responsibility for the success of their experience.

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