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2017 SUMMER AT A GLANCE
Session 1: June 12 - June 23
Session 2: June 26 - July 7
Program Options
Day Programs - Great options for kids who want to participate in the Academy experience but who may not be ready for a weekly overnight. Day programs will challenge and engage participants through a wide variety of specialty and outdoor activities but are designed to allow families to spend evenings together.
Overnight Adventures - The Academy experience is firmly rooted in the belief that extensive time spent in wild places greatly contributes to both a child's personal growth and their appreciation of the natural world. Overnights allow for students to build and foster strong relationships with other participants while strengthening their respect and appreciation for places outside. Overnight adventures consist of a single or double overnight each week.
Adventure Travel - These programs are designed to allow our most adventurous students to participate in a unique expedition experience. Whether trekking high alpine ridges, floating miles of wild rivers, road tripping across the country or flying around the globe you will be sure to return with a greater appreciation of our planet and its people. Adventure Travel programs will have three or more overnights during the course of the program.
STEAM Adventures- Blending the best of adventure education with hands-on applications, Telluride Academy offers a variety of STEAM-focused programs throughout the summer. Students can build flying DRONES, cook in Solar ovens, build Lego robots or sing on an outdoor stage. Based on natural and adaptable ways of learning, these programs are designed to create a solid and applicable knowledge base that stays with the student long after the program ends. Through the expertise instruction, creativity and enthusiasm of PhD scientists, acclaimed artistic directors and industry professionals, students will immerse themselves in a world that celebrates discovery and allows for an interactive and adventurous learning experience.
Level I programs will include activities that will be introductory and designed so that most participants will be comfortable attempting to participate. Programs will include short hikes, arts and crafts and introductory hard skills activities (climbing, boating, etc)
Level II programs are for both beginners and blossoming enthusiasts. These programs will involve activities and experiences that will build on previous skills learned and / or take further the specific techniques of a particular activity. These programs will require more of a willingness to participate than previous experience. Most level II programs will include at least one overnight.
Level III programs will challenge participants and begin to focus on specific skills and techniques. These programs usually require some form of previous experience or comfort level with an activity and will often involve multiple overnights.
Level IV programs are designed for Academy veterans or older participants with a solid background in a particular activity. Many of these programs will spend extensive time traveling and / or in the backcountry.
Challenge Levels
All Academy programs are assigned a Challenge Level. These varying levels of difficulty take into account such factors as types of activities performed, physical demand, number of overnights and distances traveled. These rankings are designed to help you choose an appropriate program for your child. However, we suggest that you contact the Academy for specific information on a particular program.
On Belay
(7-8)
Session 3: July 10 - July 21
Session 4: July 24 - August 4
Session 5: August 7 - 18
Hovering Hawks
(5-6)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 12 - 22
No Overnights
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 12 - 22
1 Overnight each week
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 12 - 22
No Overnights
Citizen Science
(7-9)
2 weeks
June 12 - 21
9 Overnights
Expedition:
Canyonlands
(11-13)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
June 19 - 22
2 Overnights
Peak Project: Whipple
(8-10)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
June 12 - 15
2 Overnights
Drop Canyon
(10-12)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 12 - 22
No Overnights
Elemental Art
(5-6)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - July 7
3 Overnights
Pedal Progressive
(8-10)
1 week
Mon - Friday
June 26 - 30
4 Overnights
Sail the San Juans
(10-13)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
July 3 - July 7
No Overnights
Todos Juntos Teatro
(7-9)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - July 7
No Overnights
Rockin' Robots
(9-11)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - July 7
5 Overnights
Llama Land
(10-11)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - July 7
1 Overnight Each Week
Surf Cycle
(7-9)
Peak Project: Lizard Head
(10-12)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - July 7
No Overnights
The Jedi Journey
(6-8)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
June 26 - 29
2 Overnights
2 weeks
June 26 - July 7
No Overnights wk 1
4 Overnights wk 2
Paddle Progressive
(12+)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
July 3 - 7
2 Overnights
Academy High Camp (12-14)
Campfire Chemistry (9-11)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 10 - 20
1 Overnight Each Week
Free Range Kids
(8-9)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 10 - 20
1 Overnight Each Week
Summiteers
(7-9)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 10 - 20
No Overnights
Alpine Artistas
(7-9)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 10 - 20
1 Overnight Each Week
1 week
Mon - Friday
July 10 - 14
4 Overnights
Lime Creek Llamas
(12-14)
2 weeks
July 10 - 21
2 Overnights wk 1
4 Overnights wk 2
Paddle Odyssey
(11-13)
1 week
Mon - Friday
July 17 - 21
3 Overnights
Academy High Camp (10-12)
Peak Project: Lone Cone
(10-12)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
July 10 - 13
2 Overnights
Advanced Horse Whisperers
(10-13)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
July 17 - 20
2 Overnights
2 weeks
July 9 - 22
13 Overnights
2 weeks
July 10 - 22
12 Overnights
TA International: CUBA
(14+)
OLC: San Juan River (12-14)
2 weeks
July 24 - August 4
No Overnights wk 1
1Overnight wk 2
Youth Entrepreneur Summit (13+)
1 week
Mon - Friday
July 31 - August 4
3 Overnights
Academy High Camp (13+)
1 week
Mon - Friday
July 24 - 28
4 Overnights
Cow Creek Wranglers (11-13)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 24 - August 3
No Overnights
San Juan Surfers
(6-8)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 24 - August 3
2 Overnights wk 1
3 Overnights wk 2
Farm to Table
(11-13)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 24 - Aug 3
No Overnights
Knee High Naturalists
(5-6)
2 weeks
Mon - Thurs
July 24 - August 3
1 Overnight wk 1
2 Overnights wk 2
Pedal Progressive
(8-10)
1 week
Mon - Friday
August 7 - 11
No Overnights
Fire Fest
(12-14)
1 week
Monday - Friday
August 7 - 11
3 Overnights
Traintrek
(10-12)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
August 14 - 17
No Overnights
Paddling Pirates
(5-7)
1 week
Mon - Thurs
August 7 - 10
1 Overnights
On Belay
(7-9)
