Global Engagement at Thayer: Family Info Session 

Monday, October 5 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

There will be a virtual info session on Monday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. to offer details about Thayer’s global engagement opportunities, including travel programs and our unique Global Scholars Capstone program. This session will be held over Zoom and open to Thayer students and parents/guardians. If you are unable to attend this live Zoom session, we will share the slideshow with all parents/guardians separately.

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Agenda:

6–6:05 p.m. | Welcome & Introduction

Ms. Gilmore, Director of Global Engagement

6:05–6:20 p.m. | Middle School Travel Programs

• Costa Rica: Adventure, Ecology & Discovery — March 2027
• New York City: Performing Arts — June 2027
• Italy: From Romans to Renaissance: The Legacy of History & Art — March 2027

6:20–6:45 p.m. | Grades 9–11 Travel Programs

• Kenya: Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Agriculture — March 2027
• Alaska: Leadership Development & Backpacking — June 2027
• Spain: Spanish Language & Cultural Immersion — June 2027
• Public Purpose & Global Scholars: Program Overview

6:45–7:15 p.m. | Upper School Global Programs

• Peru: Service Learning & Cultural Immersion — May–June 2027
• Belize: Conservation Science — May–June 2027
• France: Exchange Program — May–June 2027
• Japan: The Art of Presence — May–June 2027
• Sicily: Archaeology & Ancient History — May–June 2027

7:15–7:25 p.m. | Closing & Q&A

Ms. Gilmore, Director of Global Engagement, and Mr. Wartman

For questions, please contact Ms. Gilmore, Director of Global Engagement, at kgilmore@thayer.org