2023-2024 8-Week Ski and Snowboard Programs
Registration will open in December 2023
There is no better way to get your children Skiing or Snowboarding this winter. Choose from a variety of options to suit your budget and your schedule as well as your child’s ability and interest. These value-priced camps offer instruction and coaching in fun, well-organized sessions that will improve your child’s ability and enjoyment.
8-week Programs
For the 2023/2024 season, our 8-week lesson programs will focus on giving you safe, fun, flexible options with a focus on mastering skills on easier terrain before moving on to the next challenge.
Our popular Tots program will be offered as a Parent and Tot program again this winter. Parents learn the skills necessary to ski with their little ones and little ones get the socially distanced assistance they need.
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Helmets are requuired for all camps, check out http://www.lidsonkids.org
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area Inc and Muskoka Ski Club operations are subject to Government and Public Health legislation in regard to COVID-19 and are subject to change without notice. We will continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Ontario government and public health officials.
Kid’s 8-Week Ski Programs 2023-24
Ages 6-12
Maximum ratio: 6 students to 1 instructor
Dates:Starting Saturday January 6th, 2024 and Sunday January 7th, 2024 for 8 weeks, skipping Family Day Weekend and evenings Thursday January 11th, 2024 for 8 weeks.
Ability levels: 
Come on out for safe, fun, learning for 8 weeks with a group of skiers of your level. Instructors will challenge you to improve your skiing while getting lots of mileage!
For 2023/2024 we will be focussing on small groups and mastering skills before moving on. Your instructors will encourage independence as you work to master skills before moving on to the next challenge.
Choose from:
| Saturday mornings 10:00-12:00 |
| Saturday afternoons 12:45-2:45 |
| Sunday mornings 10:00-12:00 |
| Sunday afternoons 12:45-2:45 |
| Thursday evenings 6:00-8:00 New! |
| 2-hour Lesson only (am or pm) | $350 plus HST |
| 4-hour Lesson only (am and pm) | $500 plus HST |
| lift pass add-on | $240 plus HST |
| rental package add-on | $230 plus HST |
* A valid Lift Ticket is required for each participant.
Registration will open online early December.
Kid’s 8-Week Snowboard Programs 2023-24
Ages 6-12
Maximum ratio: 6 students to 1 instructor
Dates: Starting Saturday January 6th, 2024 and Sunday January 7th, 2024 for 8 weeks, skipping Family Day Weekend and evenings Thursday January 11th, 2024 for 8 weeks.
Ability levels:
Come on out for safe, fun, learning with a group of snowboarders of your level. Instructors will challenge you to improve your snowboarding while getting lots of mileage!
For 2023/2024 we will be focussing on small groups and mastering skills before moving on. Your instructors will encourage independence as you work to master skills before moving on to the next challenge.
Choose from:
| Saturday mornings 10:00-12:00 |
| Saturday afternoons 12:45-2:45 |
| Sunday mornings 10:00-12:00 |
| Sunday afternoons 12:45-2:45 |
| Thursday evenings 6:00-8:00 New! |
Please note that not all ability levels may be available each day/ timeslot.
| 2-hour Lesson only (am or pm) | $350 plus HST |
| 4-hour Lesson only (am and pm) | $500 plus HST |
| lift pass add-on | $240 plus HST |
| rental package add-on | $230 plus HST |
Registration will open online early December.
Parent and Tot 8-Week Ski Programs 2023-24
Ages 3-5 with a Parent or Guardian.
Maximum ratio: 4 Parents and 4 Tots to 1 instructor.
Dates: Starting Saturday January 6th or Sunday January 7th for 8 weeks, skipping Family Day Weekend.
Little ones learn skiing skills in a fun play-based program with a parent along for the fun. Parents learn how to ski with their little ones while providing them with assistance on the hills and lifts. Learn how to use tools to give support to your tots while saving your back!
The parent or guardian participating must be a Novice or higher level skier or snowboarder to join the program.
Choose from:
| Saturday mornings 9:30-11:00 |
| Saturday afternoons 1:30-3:00 |
| Sunday mornings 9:30:00-11:00 |
| Sunday afternoons 1:30-3:00 |
| 1.5 hour Lesson only (am or pm) | $350 plus HST |
| Tot lift pass add-on (ages 3-5) | $115.50 plus HST |
| Tot rental package add-on (ages 3-5) | $195 plus HST |
| Adult lift pass add-on | $240 plus HST |
| Adult rental package add-on | $230 plus HST |
(All prices are subject to HST)
Registration will open online early December.
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area Inc and Muskoka Ski Club operations are subject to Government and Public Health legislation in regard to COVID-19 and are subject to change without notice. We will continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Ontario government and public health officials.
CAMP DAY CHECKLIST
-Participants should have had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast.
-Warm, dry, waterproof clothing and mittens.
-Neck warmer, hat or helmet, and goggles.
-Warm, dry socks. An extra pair is always a good idea.
-Sunglasses for warm sunny days.
-Sunscreen – is important even on cloudy days.
-Make sure that you, your child and your child’s instructor have agreed on a place to meet when the camp is finished.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION –
Camps and Programs:
- Payment in full is required at the time of booking. In the event that adjustments need to be made to your child’s camp booking, such as if they were placed in the wrong ability level or discipline, we will make every effort to accommodate these changes if possible. However, if we are unable to find a suitable group for your child, we will provide a refund when appropriate.
- All camp and program participants require a valid lift ticket or season pass which may be purchased as a program add-on.
- On the first day, please arrive at least 1 hour before your lesson to check in for your lesson, pick up your Lift Ticket(s) and, if necessary, be fitted for your rental equipment.
- Groups will leave promptly at the lesson start time. Please arrive on snow 5-10 mins before the lesson start time each day.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Camp and program lessons are refundable if cancelled 7 days prior to camp start.
- Cancelled camps and programs are subject to a $25.00 administration fee per participant regardless of how far in advance the camp/program is cancelled.
- Camps and multi-week programs are held in all weather conditions. No refund or credit will be given to participants that elect to miss their lessons for any reason including but not limited to:
- Weather, travel and snow conditions (unless Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area cancels the camp or lesson)
- An act of God
- Violation of the Alpine Responsibility Code
- Violation of Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area safety rules or Pass terms of use
- Refunds for medical reasons, including public health orders to isolate, must be supported by medical documentation. All refunds will be considered after written notice is submitted to the Snow School.
- Camp and program participants who cannot continue due to illness or injury will be allowed a credit equal to the pro-rated value of the remaining lesson(s) in the form of a Hidden Valley Highlands gift certificate.
- Cancellation requests must be sent in writing to snowschool@skihiddenvalley.ca. Phone conversations with Hidden Valley staff do not constitute a valid cancellation request.
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area Inc and Muskoka Ski Club operations are subject to Government and Public Health legislation in regard to COVID-19 and are subject to change without notice. We will continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Ontario government and public health officials.