8-Week Ski and Snowboard Programs 2022-2023
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.
Snow School 8-week Programs
For the 2022/2023 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.
Availability is limited so sign up soon! More spots may open up as more instructors become available. If you can not find availability for the program you are looking for, check back often. (Hint, December 21st or 22nd might be a good day to come back and check!)
To register online: (Registration opens December 1, 2022, at 9:00 am).
- Click Register Now
- Add your Family Contact Information
- Add Participant 1’s information
- Select the first program for Participant 1 –
- Select Ski or Snowboard
- Select the camp or 8-week program ability level.
- For 8-week programs, select an available time slot.
- Enter the participant’s date of birth.
- If lift tickets and rentals are required, please choose from the available options.
- Add any additional programs for participant one.
- If you have more children to register Click Add Participant and repeat the steps above.
- Once you have completed all registrations Click Next Step review your registration request and click Submit.
- Snowschool will review your request and on confirmation of availability, an invoice will be sent to you by email. The invoice will include a link to a pre-loaded cart in our online store to finalize your purchase.
Click Here to Register
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Helmets are recommended for all camps, check out http://www.lidsonkids.org
Waitlists are available for camps that are full, please call us at 705-789-1773 or email snowschool@skihiddenvalley.ca
Please call 705-789-1773 or 1-800-398-9555 if you need help registering.
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 2022-23
Ages 6-12
Maximum ratio: 6 students to 1 instructor
Dates: Starting Saturday, January 7th or/ Sunday, January 8th for 8 weeks, skipping Family Day Weekend.
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 2022/2023 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 |
| 2-hour Lesson only (am or pm) | $320 plus HST |
| 4-hour Lesson only (am and pm) | $460 plus HST |
| lift pass add-on | $220 plus HST |
| rental package add-on | $210 plus HST |
* A valid Lift Ticket is required for each participant.
Kid’s 8-Week Snowboard Programs 2022-23
Ages 6-12
Maximum ratio: 6 students to 1 instructor
Dates: Starting Saturday, January 7th or/ Sunday, January 8th for 8 weeks, skipping Family Day Weekend.
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 2022/2023 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 |
| 2-hour Lesson only (am or pm) | $320 plus HST |
| 4-hour Lesson only (am and pm) | $460 plus HST |
| lift pass add-on | $220 plus HST |
| rental package add-on | $210 plus HST |
Parent and Tot 8-Week Ski Programs 2022-23
Ages 3-5 with a Parent or Guardian.
Maximum ratio: 4 Parents and 4 Tots to 1 instructor.
Dates: Starting Saturday, January 7th or/ Sunday, January 8th 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) | $310 plus HST |
| Tot lift pass add-on (ages 3-5) | $105 plus HST |
| Tot rental package add-on (ages 3-5) | $175 plus HST |
| Adult lift pass add-on | $220 plus HST |
| Adult rental package add-on | $200 plus HST |
(All prices are subject to HST)
Click Here to Register
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:
- Please note that your lesson is not secured until payment has been received.
- An invoice will be sent to the email used at booking once your camp/program registration is confirmed by Snow School.
- Camps/programs with unpaid invoices 72 hours after invoicing will be cancelled and reopened for others to book.
- 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.