2012 Summer Kickoff!

Abbey Road students, parents, and supporters — we hope that you are as excited as we are about Summer Kickoff! Now that school’s out, it’s time to conceive of learning in a whole new way. Want to learn how to cook ratatouille in France or identify paintings at the drop of a hat in Florence? Dedicated to perfecting that college app in order to go to the school of your dreams? Great news: you’ve never been closer!


Here at Abbey Road Programs, we are packing our bags, all the while envisioning how each item we pack will play into our summer adventures. Sunscreen for the beach, cameras for sightseeing, journals for note-jotting, and guidebooks for navigating new cities. We can’t even name all that we are excited about — the cuisine, the locals, the celebrations. Both here in the U.S. and abroad in Europe, we are 100% sure that this summer will be better than any we’ve had yet.

Please check out our packing tips video (up soon!) which will help you pack like a champ and ensure that you don’t forget anything crucial! If you’re staying with a host family, have you thought about any host gifts you could bring — maybe something from your hometown? Get ready to embrace culture in a whole new way, but don’t forget to bring your outstanding sense of self along with you.

Your families can adventure along with you this summer while you’re away, so encourage them to stay updated!

Wherever you may be going this summer, travel safely and bon voyage!