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Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University

Cornell University

The Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) at Cornell University offers free, intensive six-week academic programs for high school juniors focused on hu...

▌ Editor's read The Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) at Cornell University is a free, six-week residential program for high school juniors, focusing on intensive academic study in the humanities and social sciences. The program is run by the Telluride Association, a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 100 years, founded in 1917. The website emphasizes a commitment to intellectual inquiry and critical thinking, with students participating in college-level seminars. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the program is highly selective, accepting only 36 students across two seminars. The Telluride Association has a Facebook page (TellurideAssociation) and an Instagram handle (@tellurideassociation). Google reviews for the Telluride Association generally reflect a positive sentiment, with a 4.7-star rating from 30 reviews, often praising the intellectual rigor and community aspect. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for academic programs hosted by universities.
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University 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
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 410 Thurston Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
  • Cost notes: Free program. All costs, including tuition, books, room and board, and travel, are covered.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University

What ages does Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University accept?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University is open to children ages 15–17. 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) - Cornell University cost?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program. All costs, including tuition, books, room and board, and travel, are covered. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University's hours?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University runs 24-hour residential. 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) - Cornell University?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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) - Cornell University provide lunch?
Telluride Association Summer Seminar (TASS) - Cornell University does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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