kids ski programs

kid's ski programs

The Junior Racing and Cruisers programs staff brings many years of coaching and racing experience to Elk Mountain. The Elk Mountain Junior Racing program has produced racers who have excelled at Eastern Regional races. The Cruisers Program has produced many excellent young skiers; most usually continue through to the Junior Racing Program. Call us at 570 679 4400 for enrollment information.

Prices updated August 2024

 

junior racing program

For skiers age 8 - 19

program:
price:
program:Junior Racing
price:$875
program:Season Pass and Big & Friendly Pass Holders (until 11/10)
price:$775

program details

Elk Mountain's Junior Racing is geared to young skiers age 8 to 19 who can comfortably ski the entire mountain including all black diamond trails. All participants will be expected to take part in all aspects of race training. Offered as a full season program, this program allows the participants to ski/train with the same coaches over the duration of the program. This format assures continuity and allows progress to be monitored closely. Training is available at both the recreational and competitive levels. The program participants have additional gate training available on scheduled nights. In addition to skiing skills development, agility drills, racing techniques and course tactics, participants will learn ski tuning, equipment maintenance and take part in various skiing activities. Video sessions with critique by the coaches will be integrated into the training. 8:30 a.m. start; 12/31/24 will be a half day. Program runs 12/26/24 through 3/2/25.

Enroll in this program today by downloading the form below:

Download the 24/25 Application (PDF)

cruiser (junior racing development)

For skiers age 8-12

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Program:
Price:
Program:Cruiser Weekend Training Program
Price:$720
Program:Season Pass and Big & Friendly Pass Holders (before 11/11)
Price:$650
Program:Christmas Camp (12/26 - 12/31)
Price:$325
Program:Season Pass and Big & Friendly Pass Holders (before 11/11)
Price:$250

program details

Elk Mountain Cruisers is a program geated to skiers 8-12. It is offered as a Christmas Camp or a Weekend Program. Children who can comfortably ski blue square trails can enjoy a challenging ski experience, improve their technique and build self-confidence. Participants are required to use ski poles for this program. Children must be able to get on and ride all of the Elk Mountain chair lifts with other children. Three and a half hours of supervised skiing and coaching/instruction daily promotes learning in an exciting and unhurried environment. Skiing with the same instructors the entire season on a variety of trails allows children to develop their skiing skills while making new friends who share their same interest in skiing. (9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Enroll in this program today by downloading the form below:

Download the 24/25 Application (PDF)

freestyle racing program

For skiers age 8-19

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program:
price:
program:Freestyle Racing
price:$545
program:Season Pass and Big & Friendly Pass Holders (before 11/11)
price:$515

program details:

Elk Mountain's Freestyle Program will be offered through the ski school. The program is for participants age 8-19 who can comfortably ski advanced intermediate terrain. The set of courses will include ski improvement, mogul skiing, park tricks, bumps, jumps and video training. The program is being offered Saturdays and Sundays from January 4th through February 23rd, 2025 excluding February 15th and 16th.

Enroll in this program today by downloading the form below:

Download the 24/25 Application (PDF)

Mountain Rangers

The Elk Mountain Rangers Ski School is a season long prorgam sold with a limit on participants. Offered Saturday & Sunday (1/6 through 2/25/24 non holidays) for 3 hours per day with a prompt 9:30 a.m. start. Ek Mountain Rangers Ski School is a program for all skiers age 6 to 12. Children who are beginners, skiing green circle or blue square trails, or even those comfortably skiing all trails can enjoy 3 hours of professional ski instruction with safe and structured lesson plans to improve their technique and build self-confidence. Children will be assigned to specific groups according to their individual levels. This program is designed to be a Learn to Ski Better Program and is a recommended first step prior to pursuing junior race program (aka Cruisers). All programs may start each day at the bottom of the beginner slope regardless of level.