Squaw Kids: Tips for a positive experience

Karen Roske, Director of the Squaw Snowsports School, offers the following suggestions to help your children have a successful day on the slopes:

  • Arrive at registration and drop off early. This will allow children time to pick up their equipment, adjust to the surroundings, and meet other children and instructors without feeling rushed (parents will also have more time on the slopes!).
  • Be honest about your child's ability. Instructors will evaluate during the lesson individually but it can be difficult if a parent has marked the child's skills too high. Class adjustments may be made during the lesson.
  • A full day can be alot of skiing for a 3 or 4 year old. We recommend starting with a half-day program (morning or afternoon) if you are not sure how your child will do.
  • Please label all belongings and make sure children are equipped with the following when they enroll in ski school:

1. Sunscreen above SPF 15.

2. Appropriate warm clothing to be outdoors for several hours, including a hat.

3. Waterproof gloves or mittens.

4. Goggles for a windy or snowy day and sunglasses with UV protection.

5. Helmets are recommended and can be rented at the center.

  • Parents who wish to watch children in class should watch from a distance to help keep the child's attention on the instructor.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to pick up your child if you would like to talk to your child's instructor.
  • Each child will receive a 'report card' at the end of the day so that parents will know what skills were worked on in the class. Instructors will also make suggestions for the next step of instruction.
  • Be supportive and encouraging with your child no matter how they do in class.
  • Remember, children all learn at a different rate.
  • Please note that these programs are on-snow programs - not day care. Participants will be on the snow in active outdoor activities.

Just think, in no time at all you will be enjoying the slopes together as a family!

Please also note:

Squaw Kids Cancellation Policy

  • If you cancel your child’s reservation two days before there is no charge.
  • If you cancel your child’s reservation one day before there is a $15 fee.
  • If you cancel your child’s reservation the morning of or no show, you are subject to full charge.
  • There are no refunds or changing of dates on pre-sold tickets.
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