Why aren't Camp Telluride schedules available until the first day of camp?
Instructors rotate between different age groups over the course of the summer and work with different co-instructors almost every session. By tapping into their creativity and personal skills, we can keep Camp Telluride programs fresh and unique so campers are excited to return year after year or even several times in one summer. Instructors plan a camp theme and corresponding activities together. Once the itinerary is checked off by the program director, it's ready. Weather, special events, crowd levels in different places, maintenance work, and Forest Service permits also influence the activities and plans of different sessions and groups.
 Is tuition assistance available?
Yes. The Telluride Academy values inclusiveness and offers tuition assistance to more than 100 students each summer. An application for tuition assistance can be obtained by contacting our office at 970-728-5311.
How do meals work?
We ask parents to send your child to camp each day with a healthy lunch, adequate snacks and a full water bottle. When your child leaves on overnights, you should expect to buy some communal items for camping meals. Each group of campers will plan their menu together, agreeing on what everyone will eat. Counselors will then assign specific food items to each child, and then our menu is complete! Food lists for trips involving overnights will be handed out on Mondays to give you adequate time to gather your child's items.
Can my child opt out of the overnight or the second week of camp?
Nearly all of our campers, except the very youngest, participate in a camping overnight, sleeping in tents or a few rustic cabins that we use from time to time.
We understand that there might be some apprehension regarding overnights, but we feel strongly that this is a very empowering time for children - they have a great time and gain a new sense of independence. It's also important to the group dynamic of each camp that all campers attend the overnight - one child is very much missed.
Your child should have spent the night at somebody else's house before they are ready for a Camp Telluride overnight. But the most important preparation for the overnight is support and encouragement at home. Our instructors are also prepared to help make this very special night a safe, relaxing and fun experience. |
