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Children Group Lessons

Teaching the next generation how to enjoy the slopes.

Best beginner ski school lessons for children.

Now Offering Group Lessons

Whether it’s your child's first time on snow, or you’re interested in their skiing or riding skills, Sugar Bowl’s professional ski and snowboard instructors will help them reach along the way. Lesson programs focus on skill-building and fun to ensure children's success while safely enjoying winter sports. Group lessons are available for all ability levels. Ages 7 and under must take private lessons only.

Our instructors are certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and have the highest level of teaching expertise. They are highly skilled in turning an enthusiastic first-timer into a lifelong skier or snowboarder. Instructors also help teach kids advanced techniques for continued growth in the sport.

 

Top 5 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in a Lesson

 

  1. Ski School is Fun!: While learning the sport is the focus, our team knows how to transform a lesson into an exciting day on the mountain filling with snowballs, smiles and perhaps a yodle or two.
  2. Professional Instruction: Let us do the teaching. Our instructors are trained to teach children the fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding. As we are sure you have learned with all the recent in-home schooling, there is less stress, and often kids learn best when a non-parent is doing the teaching.
  3. Learn and Progress More Quickly: We know the tips and tricks that will help your child excel faster, whether just starting out or growing their technique.
  4. Get More Chair Lift Rides: Lesson participants get Express Line access at lifts.
  5. A Focus on Safety: From loading the chairlift to learning about the Skier Responsibility Code, our instructors teach you how to enjoy the mountain safely.
  • Bonus: While we show the kids a great time, you can enjoy the mountain on your own. Go ski the steeps that your kids are not quite ready for or perhaps take in a bit of solitude Sugar Bowl can offer.

Sugar Bowl places the highest priority on ensuring your child's health and safety when visiting. Specific to their lesson experience:

  • Group lessons are offered to guests ages 8 years and older. Children ages 7 & younger and guests under 55” tall must book a private lesson instead.
  • Participants will be divided into lesson groups based on age and ability.
  • With a maximum class size of 6 students per instructor, everyone will receive proper attention and coaching during the lesson.
  • Lesson enrollment is limited such that the check-in area will not be overcrowded and everyone can remain physically distant at all times.
  • Instructors will maintain at least six feet of distance away from each lesson participant at all times and shall not touch the participants.
  • Staff and participants must wear a face covering throughout the lesson.

 

Best children's ski and board school program in Tahoe
Age 8+ Group Lesson Package  |   $199

Beginner to Advanced

For those, ages 8 and up, who would like coaching from one of our professional instructors bundled into a convenient package with a lift ticket and rentals. All group lessons will have a 6-student maximum.

Packages includes a half day group lesson, rental equipment and an all-mountain lift ticket.

Morning Half Day Lessons
Beginner & Intermediate begin at 9:00am
Advanced begin at 10:00am

Afternoon Half Day Lessons
All Ability Levels begin at 1:00pm

Guests renting equipment should arrive at least one-hour prior to the lesson start time.

Lessons should be booked online at least 3 days in advance of the preferred lesson date. Inside of 3 days, please call (530) 426-9000, option 3, to inquire about availability. Lessons will sell-out most weekends and holidays. View Cancellation Policy

Lesson only and Lesson + Lift Ticket Packages also available. A lift access product (lift ticket or season pass) is required to participant in any lesson.
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Questions or Reservation Assistance:

Call (530) 426-9000, option 3 to speak with a Ski School Reservations Specialist today.

 
 
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Parents must sign a release of liability for any minor under the age of 18 who is participating in any lesson program. Forms are completed during the checkout process, but additional forms must be signed in person on the date of your lesson..

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What To Pack
  • Sunscreen - We recommend parents apply sunscreen to their children because our staff is not allowed to.
  • Gloves
  • Goggles/glasses
  • Socks
  • Snow-pants
  • Jackets
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Where to Park & When/Where To Meet

At Sugar Bowl we offer a convenient, dedicated lesson center, in the Judah Base Area. Head to Judah Kids in the upper Judah Parking lot. EXCLUSIVE: Judah Kids offers convenient, up-front parking for those who book children lessons online in advance on a first-come-first-serve basis..

If getting rentals, plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to your lesson time (1 1/2 hours on weekends/holidays). Please arrive to the meeting area at least 15 minutes prior to your lesson

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