RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Snow School Programs
Ages 3-5
1 hr sessions, Saturdays or Sundays
This program is for children who have never skied and are not quite ready for the Craigies Club program, where they are required to be able to stop and turn independently. Children will work in small groups, starting on a gentle grade to develop basic mobility, progressing to climbing & sliding and then work on the carpet to develop their ability of stopping and turning.
Ages 3-5
Saturday AM/PM, Saturday & Sunday AM, or Saturday AM/PM & Sunday AM
Children will be placed in small groups based on their skill levels achieved in previous programs, while also considering age similarities. If a child has not participated in our programs before, an on-hill assessment will be conducted during the first weekend to determine the appropriate group. The focus will be on developing skills and confidence through ample practice, games, and fun activities.
Ages 6-7
Saturday AM/PM or Saturday & Sunday AM/PM
This well-rounded program is designed to create a fun filled learning environment and to improve their skiing techniques. Emphasis will be on general ski improvement, lots of mileage on varied terrain and an introduction to terrain park and gate training environments.
Ages 6-15
Saturday & Sunday AM/PM
This combined skiing and boarding program provides an opportunity to improve both your skiing and boarding skills. Groups will have the opportunity to snowboard for half the program and ski for the other half.
Ages 5-15
Saturday AM/PM, Saturday & Sunday AM Only, Saturday & Sunday AM/PM
Classes will be divided according to ability level – from “Beginner” up to Advanced – and will include intro classes for freestyle and carving for those who are interested. We will do a ride-off on the first day to divide classes into ability levels.
Ages 8-13
Saturday AM/PM or Saturday & Sunday AM/PM
This program is designed to develop a broad range of skiing skills and provide exposure to all areas of the mountain. Participants will practice short and long turns on groomed runs and moguls, train in the gates, and spend time in the cross track and terrain park. With guidance from specially trained instructor-coaches, skiers progress through safe, fun, and terrain-based development, building a strong foundation for future success.
Ages 10-13
Saturday & Sunday AM/PM
This program is designed to refine advanced skiing skills while introducing athletes to a wide variety of experiences both on and off property. Training includes short and long turns on groomed runs and moguls, gate sessions, and time in the cross track and terrain park. Athletes will also have opportunities to travel to other clubs to explore new terrain and may participate in optional invitational events such as slopestyle, ski cross, and races. Guided by specially trained instructor-coaches, participants progress in a safe, fun, and terrain-based environment that builds versatility and confidence.
Ages 13-15
Saturday & Sunday PM
Pro-in-Training is for individuals looking to continue in programs and gain important skills and knowledge that will help them develop into Instructors or Coaches. This program is designed to continue ski improvement through a variety of terrain and activities. It will also include content and information from the Level 1 CSIA Instructors Course and Entry Level CSCF Coaching Course. Upon completion, participants are eligible to take a CSIA 1-day exam and upon successful completion will become CSIA Level 1 Certified. Exam fee is not included in the program price.
Freestyle Programs
Ages 8-14
Saturday AM/PM or Sunday & Sunday AM/PM
This program is for individuals that want to focus a little more on Freestyle skiing in the terrain park. Skiers should be competent parallel skiers. Twin tips will be required for entry into this program. This program does not require travel.
Ages 8-15
Saturday & Sunday AM/PM, Plus Winter Holidays
This program is for individuals interested in freestyle skiing and training in the terrain park. Emphasis will also be on developing general ski & freestyle ski technique. The program will include 3 rail jams at Escarpment Clubs (restrictions permitting). Skiers should be comfortable in the park environment and competent parallel skiers. Twin tips will be required for entry into this program.
Ages 8-15
Saturday & Sunday AM/PM, Plus Winter Holidays
This program is for individuals interested in freestyle snowboarding and training in the terrain park. Emphasis will also be on developing general snowboard & freestyle snowboarding technique. Snowboarders should be comfortable in the park environment and competent riders. The program will include 3 rail jams at Escarpment Clubs.
Full Day, ages 6-15
Friday Training allows the athlete to gain some extra mileage and is a supplement to the regular program.
To ensure proper ratios and provide quality coaching, your attendance must be confirmed via online registration ONLY by WEDNESDAYS. NO registrations will be accepted after Wednesday.
Please note that Friday Training is for students who can ski/snowboard at a high level and want to advance their skills further. This training is not for students learning ski basics or not being able to ski all the hills Craigleith has to offer. We also ask that students can ride the chairlift safely without an adult and can reach the bar. This is because Fridays are quieter at the Club and there isn’t always an opportunity to ride the chair with an adult.