Colorado Timberline Academy 50th Reunion

August 7–9, 2026 • Durango, Colorado

COME HOME TO CTA

Fifty years of Colorado Timberline Academy means fifty years of shared adventures, late-night conversations in the lodge, powder days, projects, and lifelong friendships. CTA has always been more than a school. It is a close-knit community where students and staff learn, grow, and explore together in the San Juan Mountains.

This weekend is your chance to come back, reconnect with old friends and favorite faculty, meet new members of the CTA family, and experience campus with fresh eyes.

  • Dates, Location, and Costs

    Dates:

    Friday–Sunday, August 7–9, 2026

    Who Is Invited: All staff and students (previous and current)

    Location:

    Colorado Timberline Academy campus, Durango, Colorado

    Costs:

    • Food & Drinks: $50 per person, per day

    • Cabin Lodging on Campus: $50 per cabin, per night

    • Camping on CTA Grounds: Free (bring your own gear)

    Your daily fee covers shared meals, non-alcoholic drinks, and basic snacks throughout the weekend.

  • What to Expect

    Over the course of the weekend, you can expect:

    • Time to reconnect with classmates, teachers, and housemates

    • Opportunities to meet alumni from different decades

    • Shared meals, fireside conversations, and classic CTA lodge energy

    • Time outdoors that reflects CTA’s commitment to nature-based, experiential learning

    This gathering is meant to feel like coming home: relaxed, welcoming, and rooted in the values that make CTA unique.

Weekend SCHEDULE

Friday, August 7, 2026

Arrivals & Welcome

  • 5:00 p.m. – Happy Hour
    Check in, grab a drink, and reconnect with friends and faculty on campus.

  • 6:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
    A warm welcome, a few stories, and a moment to honor five decades of CTA.

  • 7:00 p.m. – Dinner
    Shared meal in true CTA style.

After Dinner:

  • S’mores by the fire under the Colorado sky

  • Karaoke in the lodge for anyone ready to sing, laugh, and make new memories

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Morning on Campus

  • 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
    Fuel up and swap stories about old trips, roommates, and favorite classes.

Midday Adventure

  • 11:00 a.m. – Lake Nighthorse
    Head out together to enjoy the water, the views, and the summer sunshine. This is a relaxed, family-friendly outing where you can reconnect with the land that shaped your CTA experience.

Evening Back on Campus

  • 5:00 p.m. – Happy Hour & Tree Planting / Dedication
    Join a special tree planting and dedication to honor CTA’s 50 years and the people who have helped it flourish.

  • 7:00 p.m. – Dinner

After Dinner:

  • S’mores by the fire (round two)

  • Karaoke in the lodge and open time to visit, reminisce, and relax

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Closing Morning & Giving Back

  • 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast

  • After breakfast: Clean-up and maintenance projects (optional)

In true CTA spirit, those who wish to stay can roll up their sleeves and help with light campus maintenance and clean-up. It is a meaningful way to give back to the place that gave so much to you, and to model the same accountability and contribution that CTA instills in students today.

Departure will follow for those heading home after the morning projects.

Celebrate 50 Years of CTA

For fifty years, Colorado Timberline Academy has helped students explore who they are, what they are capable of, and how they can contribute to the world.

The 50th Reunion is a chance to celebrate that legacy together. We hope you will join us in August 2026 to remember, reconnect, and look forward to the next fifty years of CTA.

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