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Children's Ski/Snowboard Lesson

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Children’s Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Cranmore has been named one of the best places for kids skiing and snowboarding lessons in New England and New Hampshire

Book your junior lesson to secure the best availability – call 603-356-5544 ext. 393  or click here to reserve. 

At Cranmore we are all about helping kids learn to ski.  Our goal through our kids skiing and snowboarding lessons is to build a lifetime of enjoyment that comes from learning to ski or snowboard, in a fun and safe learning environment.  We’re here to get your child ready for snow no matter what their ability level, whether your children are just starting out, or have been on snow before.

This winter, safety is first and foremost in all our programming.  Private and small group lessons will be offered and will allow the instructor to customize your child’s lesson experience in a comfortable and safe learning environment.  Your child and their instructor will work together to build confidence and skill on snow.

Our re-invented children’s lesson experience for this season includes:

  • Reserving junior ski lessons at least 48 hours in advance – over the phone, or online.  Walk ups or same day reservations will not be available.   Plan ahead to guarantee availability and express check-in.
  • Half day KidsRule Mountain Camps for kids ages 7 - 12.  Available on Saturdays, Sundays, and daily during vacation periods.
  • Private junior ski lessons for kids ages 6 – 12 with an option to add up to three friends or family members of similar ability levels, for a Friends and Family lesson.
  • One-on- one lessons for kids ages 4 and 5.  Parents will be encouraged to stay close by to assist with helping your child stand up on snow, balance, and use the bathroom, or use the chair lift.    
  • Children will be required to undergo an online health- screening and temperature check prior to arrival, the day of their lesson, for the safety of our instructors and other guests.  
  • Face coverings are required throughout the entire lesson. 
  • Physical distancing will be practiced in all lessons with no physical assistance from instructors to students.  
  • Rental information will be collected online, in advance.  Fully sanitized equipment will be ready for your child on arrival.
  • Childcare in our playroom will not be available this season. 

Everything about your child’s learning experience has been designed to ensure your success and enjoyment on snow.  We use the Terrain Based Learning Method ™ in all our beginner kids ski and snowboard lessons.  Terrain Based Learning uses specifically shaped snow features to naturally control speed and body positioning, removing the traditional fears and anxieties associated with the first time sliding on snow. 

Private Kids Ski or Snowboarding Lesson – ages 6 to 12 - $175

Includes a 90-minute private lesson and Beginner Basin access.  Add-on up to three additional friends or family members of similar ability level for $75 each.

Parents may be asked to stay close by to assist, as necessary during their child's lesson.  Once your child has progressed to riding the chairlift, we will ask for assistance on the chair with a parent or responsible adult.

Rental equipment is an additional $39 for kids ages 12 and under.  Includes ski or snowboard and boots.

Upgrade to a full mountain lift ticket for $39 each (for kids ages 6 to 12)

Lesson times: 9am, 10:45am, 12:45pm, and 2:30pm

Online temperature check and health screening is required prior to the arrival the day of lesson, between 6am and 8am.  Complete form here.

To reserve, call 603-356-5544 ext. 393

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Pre-School Ski or Snowboard – ages 4 & 5 - $125

One -on- one instruction for your child. Package includes a 60 minute private ski or snowboard class for kids, plus rental equipment, helmet and Beginner Basin access.

Parents will be encouraged to stay close by to assist, as necessary during their kid's lesson.  Once your child has progressed to riding the chairlift, we will ask for assistance on the chair with a parent or responsible adult.

Lesson times: 9am, 10am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Online temperature check and health screening is required prior to the arrival the day of lesson, between 6am and 8am.  Complete form here.

To reserve, call 603-356-5544 ext. 393

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KidsRule Mountain Camps - ages 7 - 12 - $160

Half day learn to ski or snowboard group lessons for kids ages 7 to 12. Includes 2 hours of instruction and a full mountain lift ticket. Available Saturday and Sunday, and daily during President's Week (February 13 - 21, 2021).

Rental equipment is an additional $39.

Lesson times: 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm.  Drop off is half hour prior to the start of each lesson.  Capacity is limited, and group size will be limited to a maximum of 6 kids per instructor.  

An online temperature check and health screening is required and must be completed between 6am and 8am the day of lesson.    Complete form here.  

Advanced reservations are required.  Same day and walk up reservations are not available.

 

To reserve, call 603-356-5544 ext. 393

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FAQs

What is your cancellation, refusal, or no-show policy?

Cancellations:

Prior to 7 days of arrival, you may receive a full refund if you are not able to visit.  Within 3 - 7 days of arrival, you may reschedule your visit to another day, based on availability.  No reschedules or refunds will be permitted within 72 hours of scheduled arrival.  Cancellations made the day of your kid's ski lesson or no shows will be charged full price and the lesson will be forfeited.  

All cancellations must be made by calling 603-356-5544 ext. 333.

Sick Policy:

If your child is experiencing any flu-like symptoms, they will not be allowed to participate in their lesson.  If they should suddenly develop any flu-like symptoms while in our care, our staff will notify you to come pick them up.  As an extra safety pre-caution, all children taking a lesson will be required to take an online health-screening and temperature check prior to arriving at the resort.

Weather:

Lessons and instructors are scheduled daily.  We do not cancel our ski and snowboarding classes for kids due to changing weather, storms or temperatures.  Please dress appropriately.  

Refusal Policy:

Cranmore reserves the right to refuse a child due to age, communication barriers, tardiness, behavior, availability, or readiness. Your child must be toilet trained – not in diapers or pull-ups.  Cranmore does not refund money for children who do not want to be on snow and are in our care.

Is it safe for my child to take a lesson? What are your enhanced safety protocols and how will you maintain physical distancing in a lesson?

We are truly committed to the safety of our employees and guests this coming winter:

  • To reduce touch points, all lessons (including rental equipment) must be reserved online or over the phone in advance.  Walk ups or same day reservations will not be available. 
  • Physical distancing will be practiced in all lessons. There will be no physical assistance from instructors to students. We may ask parents to stay close by, to assist with helping your child stand up on snow, balance, and use the bathroom.  
  • Children will be required to undergo an online health- screening and temperature check prior to arrival, for the safety of our instructors and other guests. 
  • Face coverings are required for both the instructor and child throughout the entire lesson.
  • Children and instructors who are in a lesson will be allowed to access the Arlberg Lodge for bathroom breaks and to warm up during scheduled lesson times. Parent access will be limited in the Arlberg Lodge. Getting dressed in the foyer area will not be allowed.
  • Rental information will be collected online, in advance, meaning fully sanitized equipment will be ready for your child on arrival.  Only one parent will be allowed to accompany child/children into the Arlberg Lodge to pick up equipment. 
  • Childcare in our playroom will not be available this season.  

How should I dress my child for their lesson?

Winter often provides us with variable weather conditions in New Hampshire, sometimes within the same day, or even within several hours. Proper outdoor winter attire is recommended.

It is best to dress in layers, allowing your child to add or remove clothing as conditions and temperature change. 

Kid's Ski School checklist:

A moisture-wicking base layer made of synthetic material.  Stay away from cotton as it holds moisture that will eventually make your child feel cold. 
A lightweight wool sweater, fleece, or turtleneck.
A single pair of medium weight wool or synthetic socks.
An outer layer consisting of a warm waterproof or water repellent winter jacket, and ski or snowboard pants.
Waterproof gloves or mittens.  Fleece is not recommended. 
A face covering, goggles or sunglasses.   
Helmets are required if taking a lesson. 
Sport Thoma Retail located in the base area offers all the accessories and necessities you may need to keep your child comfortable on the slopes.

Where do I go the day of my child’s lesson?

On the day of your child’s lesson, head to the Arlberg Lodge with your child ready to go on snow.  Please send one (1) person in your party to accompany the child (children) into the lodge to pick up tickets.  We will not be allowing kids to get dressed or store gear in the Arlberg Lodge. We will have a greeter at the front door to help monitor building capacity and to answer any questions.  

Please arrive at our kid's ski school no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the lesson time. 

Rental equipment MUST be picked up prior to this time.

What if my child does not have their own equipment?

Rental equipment is available, and must be reserved online or over the phone, in advance.  Same-day reservations or walk up reservations will not be available. 

Rental information will be collected prior to arrival, allowing us to have pre-teched, fully sanitized equipment ready for your child on arrival. 

 

What if we are late for our scheduled lesson? Can I move my reservation?

Your instructor was scheduled specifically for your child’s lesson.  Cranmore will not refund money or reschedule a lesson if you are late or miss your lesson entirely.  

Please plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of your lesson – or 45 minutes if picking up rental equipment. 
 

Will my child’s lesson be cancelled due to weather?

Cranmore's kid's ski school schedules lessons instructors daily.  We do not cancel our kid's ski school lessons due to changing weather, storms or temperatures.  Please dress appropriately.