The Kirkwood Ski and Ride School is now closed for the season, thank you for a great winter and we'll see you in 2013/14!
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Children's Ski School Helmet Policy (new for 12/13) Children ages 12 and under must wear a winter sport protective helmet while participating in ski school. Rental helmets are included with all children's group ski & snowboard lessons for your convenience. |
Small Fry Program (2-4 years) - It's Never Too Early To Learn!
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Introduce your child to skiing or snowboarding with this 2 hour parent and me program. This lesson is designed to help families introduce younger children to snowsports and promote a love of the sport at an early age. Parents should already be intermediate level skiers or riders. Specially trained instructors will give you the tools so that you can spend some quality time with your child on the mountain and help them enjoy skiing or riding as much as you do. |
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Spaces in this specialized program are extremely limited and reservations are essential. Lesson times depend on availability.
Multiday Packages & Lesson Packs - Save up to 47% off regular day rates!
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†holiday pricing applies 12/24/2012 - 1/1/2013, 1/19 - 1/21/2013 & 2/16/2013 - 2/18/2013.
2 and 3 Day Packages must be used on consecutive days. Multi Day & Lessons Packs are not available for Mini Rippers or Groms.
*5 Pack not availalbe online, please call 209.258.7754
Skiers
Mini Rippers (ages 3-4)
Please note this is not a day care program, to participate children must be fully potty trained and ready to learn. The Mini Ripper program is physically demanding and each child must be ready to participate in a group setting without parents in attendance. Is your child ready for our Mini Programs? Click here for some general guidelines.
Reservations are recommended as space is limited. A clearly legible copy of the birthcertificate is required as proof of age for all three year old children.
Mini Rippers lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:30pm, half day (morning only) 10:30am - 12:30pm. Children should be dropped off ready to go half an hour before start of lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the Children's Activity Center at Timber Creek.
Mountain Explorers (ages 5-12)
A program specifically designed for 5 - 12 year old skiers to help them progress quickly, while staying safe and having fun. The kids explore some amazing terrain - the specially designed terrain parks and all of Kirkwood's secret stashes - while shredding the snow with specially trained coaches. The Mountain Explorers program is a great way to encourage kids' sense of adventure and on-mountain safety and helps them to reach that next level with style and confidence.
Mountain Explorers lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:45pm, AM half day - 10:30am - 12:45pm, PM half day - 1:30pm - 3:45pm. Children should be dropped off by 10am for morning and AM lessons, 1:15pm for afternoon lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the rainbow fenced area by the magic carpets.
Snowboarders
Our Children’s Center staff will help your child get outfitted and ready to ride. Each child will then focus on essential skills inside using our specially developed games and learning equipment, building each child’s skill and confidence in a familiar environment before moving onto the snow. Group sizes are kept small (a maximum of 3) so that enough attention is given to each child in the program.
Reservations are recommended as space is strictly limited and available on a first come, first served basis. A clearly legible copy of the birth certificate is required as proof of age for all three year old children. Please keep in mind that the Mini Groms program is physically demanding and not advised for timid children. Each child must be ready to participate in a group setting without parents in attendance. Is your child ready for our Mini Programs? Click here for some general guidelines.
Mini Groms lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:30pm, half day (morning only) 10:30am - 12:30pm. Children should be dropped off ready to go half an hour before start of lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the Children's Activity Center at Timber Creek.
Groms (ages 5-12)
This program was designed for riders ages 5-12 years old to help them progress quickly, while staying safe and having fun. Our newly redesigned Adventure land and the Rip Curl Playground encourage early development of skills that translate into safe well rounded riders on the mountain and in the terrain park. Mountain Explorer coaches and instructors are specially trained to teach kids of all ability levels, from the very basics to those mastering the mountain and use our amazing terrain to help each child reach their potential and beyond.
Groms lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:45pm, AM half day - 10:30am - 12:45pm, PM half day - 1:30pm - 3:45pm. Children should be dropped off by 10am for morning and AM lessons, 1:15pm for afternoon lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the rainbow fenced area by the magic carpets.
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†holiday pricing applies 12/24/2012 - 1/1/2013, 1/19 - 1/21/2013 & 2/16/2013 - 2/18/2013.
Junior Expedition "All Stars" - Skiers & Riders
Are your kids tearing up the whole mountain?? Then this three hour clinic is for you. Kirkwood has further developed our program for those kids riding the whole mountain, with the All Stars program specifically designed for advanced skiers and riders. The program is based out of the Village to provide instant access to the terrain they need. These clinics, provide intense coaching while still leaving plenty of time for practice. Clinics meet at Expedition Kirkwood on weekends and holidays and run from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Click here to go to the All Stars page
Registration Information
- Program space is limited.
- Pre-registration is available until 2:00pm on the day prior to participation, lessons can be purchased online or by calling 209.258.7754.
- Families who do not pre-register need to arrive early to ensure placement in the program.
- All families should be checked in or in line at the Kirkwood Ski & Ride School desk by 9:30am at the latest, including those who are pre-registered, in order to make the lesson on time.
- Program participants are required to come equipped with appropriate attire and accessories such as water resistant pants, jacket and gloves. Glasses for sunny days and goggles/hat for snowy days.
- All kids rental equipment must be returned by 4.30pm on the last day of the Ski School package. Rentals received after this time are subject to a $25 fee for each additional day.
Registration Times
- 8:30am to 10:00am Monday through Friday
- 8:00am to 10:00am Weekends and holidays
- Morning program registration closes promptly at 10:00am
- Afternoon program registration closes promptly at 1:00pm
Kirkwood Kid's Lesson Cancellation Policy
All reservations must be canceled or changed 24 hours before the scheduled lesson date. If the reservation is not canceled within this timeframe a $50 processing fee will be imposed. All No Call No Shows will be charged the full price of the lesson. To cancel or change a lesson reservation, please contact Kirkwood Ski & Ride School at 209.258.7754. Our reservation center is open 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; if you call after hours, you will have the option to leave a message for cancellations only. No reservations will be accepted on voicemail.
Questions? Contact the Kirkwood Ski and Ride School at 209.258.7754 or kirkwoodlessons [at] vailresorts [dot] com.
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