7 to 14 Year Olds
Please Note - We are no longer offering lessons for the 2012-13 winter season. Find out about our children’s Summer programs here. Check back for information regarding Winter 2013-14 at the end of the summer. We begin taking winter lesson reservations after Labor Day, on September 3, 2013.Have a burning question now? Write to lessons@stowe.com and we will respond shortly. Thanks!
Our experience taught us that young people have the highest quality learning experience in a full day program. The full day Mountain Adventure program caters to skiers and snowboarders ages 7-14 of all levels. Sign your child up for a day or for one of our season long programs. We'll have them exploring all that Stowe has to offer in no time!
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Mountain Adventure
The program includes lesson, lunch, snacks, lift ticket and FUN! Skiers and riders are grouped by ability level and progress at their own pace with our professional instructors.
Who: 7-14 Year old skiers & snowboarders of all levels
What: Full Day Adventure Program
Where: Children's Adventure Center at Spruce Peak
When: 9:30am-3:30pm daily. Check in by 9am
2012-13 Price: $180*
*Includes Vermont Meals Tax
Click here to register online.
Reservations required. Space on a first come first serve basis. Contact our children's reservation staff to reserve at 800-253-4SKI ext 3685. Equipment not included.
The Big Easy
This two hour semi-private first timer lesson is a great introduction for first timers enthusiastic about learning to ski or snowboard. It's also a great stepping stone for first timers into our Adventure programs. Lesson is a 3:1 child to instructor ratio and includes beginner lift ticket.
Who: 7-14 year old skiers & riders
What: Semi-private 2 hour first timer lesson
Where: Spruce Peak
When: 1-3pm daily
2012-13 Price: $108
Reservations required. Space on a first come first serve basis. Contact our children's reservation staff to reserve at 800-253-4SKI ext 3685. Equipment not included.
Season Long StoweBusters
StoweBusters is our season long weekend program for 7-14 year old skiers. Stowebusters are assigned to the same general group of children and coaches for the entire season. There is an option for qualified kids to snowboard on Sundays beginning in January. The StoweBuster program includes a season pass. Drop off is at 8:45am and the program runs 9:00am-3:00pm on program dates listed below.
Who: 7-14 year old skiers novice level and up
What: Season Long StoweBusters Program
Where: MidWay Lodge
When: Program runs every weekend from 12/15/12– 3/31/13 with a holiday camp 12/24/12–12/28/12 (no program on 12/25/12)
2012-13 Price: $1837 thru 10/30/2012 or $2296 after 10/30/2012
Season Long Mountain Adventure Pass
This is an unlimited pass for maximum flexibility to our Adventure Programs. The season pass is good all season whether your child is in our program or on the hill with you. Avoid the registration line and head right to the Adventure Corrall all season long! Do the math —if you plan to attend more than 10 days, this is the season pass for you.
Who: 7-14 year old skiers and riders of all levels
What: Adventure Program unlimited access
Where: Children's Adventure Center at Spruce Peak
When: 9:30am-3:30pm daily. Check in by 9:15 am
2012-13 Price: $1837 thru 10/30/2012 or $2296 after 10/30/2012
To enroll in season long ski & snowboard school programs, call (802) 253-3682 or email kids@stowe.com. Call early, space is limited.
7-14 Year Old Insider Tips for a Great Day!
- Secure rental equipment prior to lesson time.
- Please inform us of any special needs that your child may have so that we may address them appropriately. Staff cannot administer any medications.
- Wish to ski with your child in the afternoon? No problem, just make arrangements at the morning drop off for an early pick up.
- Kids should arrive ready to ski or board. Boots on, mittens, hats, layers, parka and all ready to go.
- Arrive early especially during holiday times. Mountain Adventure center programs open for drop off at 9am.
- We do not require that children wear helmets but recommend it.
Cancellation Policy:
When you reserve a ski lesson, you will be asked to give us a credit card number per our cancellation policy. A deposit will be charged upon booking the reservation, the balance will be charged upon arrival. Cancellations within 24 hours or less of the program start will result in being charged in full for the space you have reserved. Please let us know as soon as possible if your plans change. Weather and snow conditions are not viable reasons for cancellation--we recommend you check the weather a couple days prior to your reservation. Thanks for your understanding.
Please note, all rates and dates subject to change without notice.
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