Gentlemen, you have nine opportunities see the world with Global Delbarton in 2026. Delbarton has a well-deserved reputation as a school that encourages travel, language and service, with the ambitious goal that every student benefits from at least one travel, exchange and service program by graduation day. 

On December 3, all spring and summer 2026 travel and exchange options were promoted to underclassmen in grades 7 to 11 during the annual Global Programs Fair in the FAC. The Fair was introduced by Director of Global Programs Dan Pieraccini, himself a passionate world traveler, who pointed out that our graduating seniors often reference a Global Delbarton trip or exchange as their most impactful Delbarton experiences. 

Global Delbarton allows our young men to travel and experience cultural exploration, language immersion, service missions and plenty of outdoor adventures. Recognizing that not every family has the financial resources to send a son on a travel or exchange program, Delbarton also offers a robust Global Programs financial aid program. Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Jake Ross explained that Delbarton assists students on financial aid with one trip experience during their Delbarton years, proportionate to the amount of aid they receive. When it comes to travel, Delbarton puts its money where its mouth is. Note that the financial aid application deadline is Friday, December 19. 

Next, one by one, trip moderators took to the stage to offer quick descriptions and dynamic photos of this spring and summer's travel and exchange opportunities. Application deadlines are fast approaching for the programs below, so don't miss this unique opportunity to see the world with Delbarton. Additional information about each trip can be found under the "Resources" tab on the Global Programs Schoology Page.

Here are this spring and summer travel/exchange options, including the names of our program moderators:

• BEADS (East Africa) - Mr. Theroux
• Belize Scuba Diving - Mr. Martin
• Bethlehem Farms (West Virginia) - Mr. Fitzgerald
• Glenstal Exchange (Ireland) - Fr. Edward
• Lyons, French Exchange (France) - Mme. Adigun
• German Exchange - Mr. Conn
• Puerto Rico Service Trip - Mr. Negrin
• Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam)- Dr. Donovan
• Rome Italian Studies (Italy) - Prof. DelGuercio

And speaking of the cultural exchanges, the first part of our longstanding Glenstal Exchange program is underway as students from the Glenstal Abbey School in Ireland arrived at Delbarton earlier this week. The second half will take place later this year as Delbarton students travel to Ireland and stay with their Irish host families. Welcome, lads!