Children's Programs
Alpine Valley Resort's enthusiastic children's Ski & Snowboard Instructors are trained specifically in techniques for teaching children how to ski/snowboard and instilling a love for the sport in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
Times For All Children's Programs Group Lessons (Weekends/Holidays only)
- Morning Lesson 9:30 am to 11:30 am, 2 hours.
- Afternoon Lesson 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours.
Alpine Base Camp - Beginner First time Skier ages 3-4
Due to COVID-19, this program will not be offered this ski season.
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- We will introduce them to the sport of skiing
- Length of lesson 1 1/2 hour
- Learn the basic techniques through on hill games
- Learn how to ride the wonder-carpet conveyor lift.
- Select a Morning Lesson 9:30 to 11:00am or Afternoon Lesson 12:30 to 2:00pm
- Additional Costs (Available in Lift Ticket Room)
- Beginner Area 3yrs & 4yrs. old,
- Rentals
- Helmet (Highly Suggested)
Beginner Kinder Kids Group Lesson – First-time Skier ages 5-7
Due to COVID-19 space is limited. All students must wear a face mask throughout the lesson. It may be necessary during the lesson the Instructor will be in closer proximity to accomplish the required task.
- Introduction to the sport of Skiing
- Learn how to put skis on and take off by themselves
- Learn how to control speed, glide, and stop
- Learn how to make controlled wedge turns on the beginner hill
- Learn how to ride the wonder-carpet conveyor lifts
- $40.00 per child for a 2-hour lesson only
- Select a Morning Lesson 9:30 to 11:30 am or Afternoon Lesson 12:30 to 2:30 pm
- Additional Costs (Available in Lift Ticket Room)
- Beginner Area 5 1/2 years old $25.00 lift ticket
- Beginner Area 5 1/2-7 years old $45.00 lift ticket
- Rentals $35.00
- Helmet $10.00 (Highly Suggested)
Beginner Adventure Kids Group Lesson - First-time Skier ages 8-12
Due to COVID-19 space is limited. All students must wear a face mask throughout the lesson. It may be necessary during the lesson the Instructor will be in closer proximity to accomplish the required task.
- Introduction to the sport of Skiing
- Learn how to put skis on and take off by themselves
- Learn how to carry equipment, control speed, glide, and stop
- Learn how to make controlled wedge turns on the beginner hill
- Learn how to ride the wonder-carpet conveyor lifts and potentially the beginner chair lifts
- $40.00 per child for a 2-hour lesson only
- Select a Morning Lesson 9:30 to 11:30 am or Afternoon Lesson 12:30 to 2:30 pm
- Additional Costs (Available in Lift Ticket Room)
- Beginner Area All Ages Ticket $45.00 lift ticket
- Rentals $35.00
- Helmet $10.00 (Highly Suggested)
Beginner Adventure Riders Group Lesson – First-time Snowboarder ages 8-12
Due to COVID-19 space is limited. All students must wear a face mask throughout the lesson. It may be necessary during the lesson the Instructor will be in closer proximity to accomplish the required task.
- Introduction to the sport of Snowboarding
- Learn how to balance, skate, edge, straight glide, side-slip heel/toe edge, J-turns and stop
- Introduce a skidded traverse and the floating leaf maneuver
- Learn how to ride the wonder-carpet conveyor lifts and potentially the beginner chair lifts
- $40.00 per child for a 2-hour lesson only
- Select a Morning Lesson 9:30 to 11:30 am or Afternoon Lesson 12:30 to 2:30 pm
- Additional Costs (Available in Lift Ticket Room)
- Beginner Area Ticket $45.00 lift ticket
- Rentals $35.00
- Helmet $10.00 (Highly Suggested)
Children Private Lessons For All Levels of Skiing Ages 5-7
Due to COVID-19 space is limited. All students must wear a face mask throughout the lesson. It may be necessary during the lesson the Instructor will be in closer proximity to accomplish the required task.
- This is a individualized instruction lesson for one hour. The professional instructor will work one on one with the student to introduce to the sport or to enhance skills.
- $100.00 for a one hour lesson.
- Additional Costs (Available in Lift Ticket Room)
- Beginner Area 5 1/2 years old $25.00 lift ticket
- Beginner Area 5 1/2-7 years old $45.00 lift ticket
- Rentals $35.00
- Helmet $10.00 (Highly Suggested)