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Kids Multi-Week Programs

Be at the top of your class by enrolling into one (or two!) Winter Park Multi-Week Programs. Our school is a little different – every class is recess with friends. Whether a Guppy, Minnow, Barracuda or Piranha, all of our programs have ability levels ranging from first timer to expert. Programs start as early as November 25 and run through March 4, so pick and choose the programs that fit your schedule.

SIGNING UP FOR MORE THAN ONE PROGRAM?
Purchase our Kids Unlimited Lesson Season Pass for $1399, and receive unlimited group and multi-week program lessons throughout the season, plus a Winter Park Lift Season Pass.




WEEKENDS

Piranhas: Skiers and Snowboarders, Ages 6-14
8 full days with lunch, 8:45am – 2:45pm
Session
Dates
Regular Price
Saturdays
January 7, 14, 21, 28;
February 4, 11, 25;
March 3
$695
Sundays
January 8, 15, 22, 29;
February 5, 12, 26;
March 4
$695
Winter Park Season Pass
included
Copper Season Pass
$60 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
6 days at Steamboat
$50 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
Includes: Winter Park Season Pass, lesson program, lunch and real-time GPS powered by Flaik.
Basic Info:
• Piranhas meet at Sorenson Park at 8:30am. Lesson ends at 2:45pm.
• Skiers and riders of all ability levels.
• We will not accept registrations within 72 hours of the start date; no exceptions.
• All programs include one free makeup day per participant.
• The content listed on this page is subject to change without notice.
Barracudas: Skiers and Snowboarders, Ages 6-14
4 full days with lunch, 8:45am – 2:45pm
Session
Dates
Regular Price
Session 1: Saturdays
November 26;
December 3, 10, 17
$460
Session 2: Saturdays
January 7, 14, 21, 28
$460
Session 2: Sundays
January 8, 15, 22, 29
$460
Session 3: Saturdays
February 4, 11, 25;
March 3
$460
Session 3: Sundays
February 5, 12, 26;
March 4
$460
Winter Park Season Pass
 included
Copper Season Pass
$60 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
6 days at Steamboat
$50 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
Includes: Winter Park Season Pass, lesson program, lunch and real-time GPS powered by Flaik.
Basic Info:
• Barracudas meet at Sorenson Park at 8:30am. Lesson ends at 2:45pm.
• Skiers and riders of all ability levels.
• We will not accept registrations within 72 hours of the start date; no exceptions.
• All programs include one free makeup day per participant.
• The content listed on this page is subject to change without notice.

Minnows: Skiers, Ages 4-5
4 full days with lunch, 8:45am – 2:45pm
Session
Dates
Regular Price
Session 1: Saturdays
November 26;
December 3, 10, 17
$415
Session 2: Saturdays
January 7, 14, 21, 28
$415
Session 2: Sundays
January 8, 15, 22, 29
$415

Session 3: Saturdays

February 4, 11, 25;
March 3
$415

Session 3: Sundays

February 5, 12, 26;
March 4
$415
Winter Park Season Pass  
included
Includes: Winter Park Season Pass, lesson program, lunch and real-time GPS powered by Flaik.
Basic Info:
• Minnows meet on Mt Maury at 8:30am. Lesson ends at 2:45pm.
• Skiers of all ability levels.
• We will not accept registrations within 72 hours of the start date; no exceptions.
• All programs include one free makeup day per participant.
• The content listed on this page is subject to change without notice.



FRIDAYS

Barracudas: Skiers, Ages 4-14; and Snowboarders, Ages 6-14

Piranhas: Skiers, Ages 4-14; and Snowboarders, Ages 6-14

Full days with lunch, 8:45am – 2:45pm
Session
Dates
Regular Price
Fridays (Barracudas) – 4 weeks
Ages 4-5
November 25;
December 2, 9, 16
$255
Fridays (Barracudas) – 4 weeks
Ages 6-14
November 25;
December 2, 9, 16
$370
Fridays (Piranhas) – 8 weeks
Ages 4-5
January 6, 13, 20, 27;
February 3, 10, 24;
March 2
$455
Fridays (Piranhas) – 8 weeks
Ages 6-14
January 6, 13, 20, 27;
February 3, 10, 24;
March 2
$540
Winter Park Season Pass  
included
Copper Season Pass
$60 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
6 days at Steamboat
$50 (ages 6-12)
$100(ages 13+)
Includes: Winter Park Season Pass, lesson program, lunch and real-time GPS powered by Flaik.
Basic Info:
• Barracudas and Piranhas meet at Sorenson Park at 8:30am. Lesson ends at 2:45pm.
• Skiers and riders of all ability levels.
• We will not accept registrations within 72 hours of the start date; no exceptions.
• All programs include one free makeup day per participant.
• The content listed on this page is subject to change without notice.


WEDNESDAYS
New for 2012: An extra hour of skiing – now 9:45am until 12:45pm

Guppies: Skiers, Ages 3-5
Session
Dates
Regular Price
Session 1 Wednesdays
January 4, 11, 18, 25
$295
Session 2 Wednesdays
February 1, 8, 15, 22
$295
Winter Park Season Pass  
included
Includes: Winter Park Season Pass, lesson program, and real-time GPS powered by Flaik.
Basic Info:
• Guppies meet on Mt Maury at 9:30am. Lesson ends at 12:45pm.
• Skiers of all ability levels.
• We will not accept registrations within 72 hours of the start date; no exceptions.
• All programs include one free makeup day per participant.
• The content listed on this page is subject to change without notice.


LEVEL GUIDE
A guide to help you figure out what level to sign your child up for.

Ski
Ride

LEVEL 1: HAS NEVER SKIED BEFORE
Working on balanced stance, gliding wedge, stopping, intro to turns.

LEVEL 1: HAS NEVER SNOWBOARDED BEFORE
Working on balanced stance, riding lifts, direction and speed control.

LEVEL 2: EASIEST GREEN TERRAIN
Can do a gliding wedge and directional changes. Working on stopping and turns.

LEVEL 2: EASIEST GREEN TERRAIN
Can traverse and stop on toe-side and/or heel-side edge, load and unload lift. Working on single turns, starting to link toe and heel-side turns.

LEVEL 3: EASY GREEN TERRAIN
Can turn in a gliding wedge, balanced stance. Working on turns for speed control, matching skis at the end of the turn.

LEVEL 3: EASY GREEN TERRAIN
Can link balanced heel-side and toe-side turns. Working on turns for speed control, varying turn shape and steeper greens.

LEVEL 4: ALL GREEN AND EASY BLUE TERRAIN
Can turn for speed control, match skis at the end of the turn. Working on parallel turns on all green and easy blue terrain.

LEVEL 4: ALL GREEN AND EASY BLUE TERRAIN
Can link balanced heel-side and toe-side turns on all greens. Working on varying turn shape and size on easy blues, features and parks.

LEVEL 5: ALL BLUE TERRAIN & EASY BLACKS
Can ski parallel on all green terrain. Working on perfecting parallel, pole usage and introduction to bumps.

LEVEL 5: ALL BLUE TERRAIN AND EASY BLACKS
Can ride all blue runs. Working on varied terrain and easy blacks, carving and introduction to pipe and park.
LEVEL 6: BLUE & BLACK TERRAIN
Can ski parallel on all blue terrain as well as ski blue and black bumps.Working on introduction to park & pipe, carved turns and parallel turns in bumps.

LEVEL 6: ALL TERRAIN
Can ride the whole mountain. Working on steeps, trees, bumps, powder, park & pipe and rider's individual goals.

LEVEL 7: SKIS ENTIRE MOUNTAIN, ALL TERRAIN
Can ski parallel anywhere on the mountain. Working on park & pipe, steeps, fall line bumps and trees.

 


FAQs

What do I need before the first day of the program?
Can I sign a liablity form before coming to the mountain?
Do I have to go the Season Pass Office to ge my child's picture taken?
Where do I select my child's ability level?
Can I bring my season long rentals home?
What time should I arrive to the resort and where do I go?
What if my child arrives late to their lesson?
Can my child ski with friends?
Do I receive any discounts with my season pass purchase?
What if I already purchased my child’s season pass earlier in the season?
Can I add-on a Copper season pass and/or upgrade to 6 days in Steamboat?
What if I miss a day in the program?
Will programs be rescheduled due to weather?
What is served at lunch?
If my child has a specific medical condition, what is the staff trained for?
How do I look up my child’s Flaik information?

What do I need before the first day of the program?
1. Signed Liability Form for each child (already signed if booked online).
2. Child’s Season Pass (with picture).
3. Indicate child's ability level.
4. Helmets are mandatory in all of our children’s lessons.
5. Goggles/sunglasses are required.

Can I sign a liability form before coming to the mountain?
Yes. While you should have already been directed to sign a liability form if you purchased your program online, here are the steps to sign a liability form for your child if you enrolled over the phone:

Click here to begin: Registration and Profile.
Complete the Account Sign In and Creation.
You will then be directed to our Online Store – click on Liability Waivers.
Add liability to card and assign names to each liability form.
Each pass holder must read and agree to the release of liability.
You are now ready to get your pass.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unsure if you signed a liability form for your child and your child has a picture on file, passes will be mailed out from our season pass office and will indicate whether the pass is active or not.

Do I have to go to the Season Pass Office to get my child's picture taken?
No. You may upload a photo of your child online by visiting store.winterparkresort.com, sign in and click on My Account, then go to Upload Photo and follow the directions. By sending us your photo we will be able to mail your pass. If you would prefer to get your pass in person, you may visit the Winter Park season pass office located in the Balcony House (next to Coffee & Tea). By getting your pass before opening day, you’ll be able to go directly to your child’s meeting place.

Where do I select my child's ability level?
Click here to begin: Registration and Profile.
Complete the Account Sign In and Creation.
You will then be directed to our Online Store – click on My Account.
Scoll down to Skier/Snowboarder Profle.
Select appropriate family member.
Carefully read level classifications and indicate at bottom of page.
Save.
For multiple children, scroll back up the page to change the current family member and Save.

Can I bring my season-long rentals home?
Yes. Season long rentals can be picked up as early as opening day (November 16, 2011) and can be taken home and/or used at other resorts.

What time should I arrive to the resort and where do I go?
Programs meet at 8:45am and are skiing/riding by 9am. Take advantage of our free shuttle, Willie’s Cab. The shuttle service picks up at the bus circle (at the bottom of the Cabriolet lift) starting at 8am and drops off between Mt. Maury (Guppies & Minnows) and Sorenson Park (Barracudas & Piranhas).

What if my child arrives late to their lesson?
Classes will start at 8:45am. They will then make one warm-up lap on Village Way and come back to Sorensen Park/Mt Maury. Late students will be picked up at their level signs in the meeting area. Any guests that arrive after 9:15am will need to meet their class at their scheduled lunch time. Please find any supervisor for the lunch time and location.

Can my child ski with friends?
If children are in the same program and are of the same ability level and relatively the same age, all requests for friends can be made on the first day of the program. Kids are separated into their ability levels the lead instructor will ask who wants to ski with whom. They will then be placed in corresponding groups from there. We will be sending out a form to all multi-week participants before the start of each program to designate ability level, request to ski with certain friends and/or request instructors from previous years. Keep in mind we try to fulfill every request; however, this is not always possible.

Do I receive any discounts with my season pass purchase?
Yes. Season pass holders can extend their season pass discount of $10 off of Ski & Ride School products to their children’s multi-week programs. Check your inbox for the season pass email newsletter for the appropriate promotion code. This season pass discount is only eligible for immediate family members only.

What if I already purchased my child’s season pass earlier in the season?
We can credit the full purchase price of your child’s pass towards the multi-week program of your choice. Please email Ski & Ride School at wpsrsinfo@winterparkresort.com so we can assist in this process.

Can I add-on a Copper season pass and/or upgrade to 6 days in Steamboat?

Age Copper Season Pass 6 Days in Steamboat
6-12 $60 $50
13+ $100 $100

Add-on with Copper
Winter Park Multi-Week participants who want to purchase a Copper season pass need to contact Ski & Ride School at 970.726.1658 or by emailing WPSRSINFO@winterparkresort.com. We will send you a Copper Authorization letter that you print out out and bring to Copper Mountain any time throughout the 2011/12 winter season to receive a discounted Copper add-on pass courtesy of your purchase of a Winter Park Multi-Week Program.

Upgrade to 6-Days in Steamboat
Multi-week participants who want to upgrade to 6 days in Steamboat can upgrade at the Winter Park season pass office any time of the year, or any front-range Christy Sports locations through December 11, 2011 (NOT STEAMBOAT). You will not need to bring in anything to verify multi-week program participation, as our season pass office can look up the purchase in our system. However, you must purchase a multi-week program prior to coming in to receive any upgrade.

What if I miss a day in the program?
Because our multi-week programs run on a progression, make-up dates are not within our programs. Make-up days are in our daily lessons. This year we allow one make-up day per participant, no questions asked. Please call the Ski & Ride School (970.726.1658) to let us know you will need to make up a day. You may come in at any time through the season at your convenience. You will need to get a make-up ticket with our staff in the kid’s lobby of the second floor of the Kids Center (blue building next to Derailer bar). Exception: First day of the program must be attended!

The only multi-week class you may not miss is the first of the program. This is the most important week of the program to confirm and gauge ability levels. The perks of doing a multi-week program is the camaraderie of a familiar class and instructor. We do not want to impede classes moving forward the following week, and we certainly do not want your child to have to play catch up with the rest of the class.

Will programs be rescheduled due to weather?
We will not reschedule due to temperature or weather. If Berthoud Pass is closed, we will send out an email with details regarding the additional week added to the specific program.

What is served at lunch?
Our lunch menu varies; however, last year we served items such as pizza, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, salad and carrot sticks.

If my child has a specific medical condition, what is the staff trained for?
While instructors cannot administer any medication, they can carry any medication/epi-pens in a specially marked pack with a form filled out by parents with specifics about the medication. Children must be able to administer medication themselves, or parents can arrange to meet the class at lunch.

How do I look up my child’s Flaik information?
Every child in Ski & Ride School will be equipped with a GPS unit. At the end of the day, instructors will hand out a Flaik code to parents and kids who can then go online flaik.com to track vertical feet and map runs. Information will be available by 5pm the day of the lesson.

 

FREE shuttle service is available from the bus circle at Cabriolet Way from 8am – 4:30pm. Look for WILLIE'S CAB.
map

If child is traveling without parent/legal guardian and you are not purchasing online, please pre-print, sign and have with child on the day of the lesson/rental.
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