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▌ Academic · Ages 16–17

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

Cornell University; University of Maryland

A free, six-week summer program for high school sophomores and juniors, offering college-level seminars in...

▌ Editor's read The Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) website loads successfully and describes a free, six-week academic program for high school juniors, held at Cornell University and the University of Michigan. The program focuses on critical thinking and writing in the humanities and social sciences. The Telluride Association, a non-profit organization, has been operating these programs for over 60 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. While not ACA accredited, the website mentions that 'all staff undergo background checks' on their 'Frequently Asked Questions' page. The program is an overnight residential experience. Google reviews for 'Telluride Association' are overwhelmingly positive, with a 4.9-star rating from 100+ reviews, frequently praising the intellectual rigor and transformative experience. Social media handles include @tellurideassociation on Instagram and 'TellurideAssociation' on Facebook.
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: overnight
  • Address: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA; University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
  • Phone: 607-273-5011
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Free program with stipend provided.

↗ What parents like

  • Completely free with travel aid
  • College-level academic seminars
  • Focus on democratic community

↘ Watch for

  • Highly selective admissions process
  • Applications for 2026 are closed

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)

What ages does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) accept?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) is open to children ages 16–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) cost?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program with stipend provided. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)'s hours?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) runs overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS)?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 60 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) provide lunch?
Yes — Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) offer transportation?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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