Camps & Clinics
2024-25 WINTER RECREATION GUIDE ONLINE NOW
The Winter Rec Guide: Reserve Your Snow Sports Now!
Our 2024/25 Winter Snow Sports Recreation Guide is now available! Click to download the pdf or pickup a printed magazine at one of our island distribution locations: Ski Tak Hut, Blue Toque, ROAM Media, Alternative Groove, The Comox Valley & Campbell River Visitor Centres, VI Public Libraries, and some recreation centres. If you already know what program you'd like to book or are looking for more details, please contact us at lessons@mountwashington.ca Our Rec Sales Agents are available via email and phone to assist with booking your experience.
We can't wait to hear from you and help reserve your snow sports. You can also click here to view Lesson & Rental details on pages of our website. Let it snow, let it snow!
TINY TOT
5-Week Program: Introduce your little ones to the sport of skiing in a fun and safe environment! Our instructors and daycare team will teach the basics of ski equipment, mobility and beginner skiing skills through games and fun activities. Lessons take place in our tots interactive courtyard. Our goal will be to have tots on the teaching carpet by the end of the program. Includes equipment and hot chocolate.
Tiny Tot 5-Week Ski Only Program
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MIGHTY TOTS
5-week program: New this winter! We’re going back to half day programming! 2.5 hour lesson with a snack to maximize skill development in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Tots are grouped together in similar-ability skiing and snowboarding classes with the same instructor for all 5 weeks.
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.Book a second Mighty Tots session for the same child and save $50! **Must be booked at the same time. Book over the phone or in person to receive discount.
Mighty Tots 5 Week Program
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FREERIDE
10-week program: The Freeride Program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies. Every Saturday or Sunday your child will be grouped with the same instructor to allow for awesome skill progression and tons of fun. Lunch is supervised and can be purchased as an additional option.
Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
Freeride 10-Week Ski Program
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Freeride 10-Week Snowboard Program
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TOT & CHILD HOLIDAY CAMPS
Join the Mountain Kids Holiday camp during the Christmas Holidays, Family Day weekend or Spring Break! This 3 day camp focuses on skill development through fun, games and exercises. Mornings are spent working on skills, while the afternoon consists of games and fun activities in the snow. Includes: Three full days of lessons and supervised lunch. For all ability levels.
Book a second Holiday Camp session for the same child and save $50! **Must be booked at the same time. Book over the phone or in-person to receive discount.ADD rentals to any camp for $30/day
ADD a lift ticket to a camp to any lesson for $30/day. (7-12 Yrs)
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CHILD PARK CAMP
VI RIDERS SNOWBOARD
10-week program: VI Riders is a freestyle development program for Snowboarders. The focus of our program is on learning new tricks and mastering the fundamentals of snowboarding. Riders will work on all-mountain skills and spend time learning tricks in the terrain park. Rider development is of a freestyle nature and training is in a fun, confidence-building atmosphere. Riders must be Ability Level 3+
Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day WeekendPlease see ability levels on our ability guide.
ADD-ONS
Lunch: 1 day/week $129; 2 days/week $258
VI Riders 10-Week Snowboard Program
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YOUTH FREERIDE
10-week program: The Freeride Program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies. Every Saturday or Sunday your child will be grouped with the same instructor to allow for awesome skill progression and tons of fun. Lunch is supervised and can be purchased as an additional option.
Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
Freeride 10-Week Ski Program
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Price After Nov 30
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Freeride 10-Week Snowboard Program
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Price After Nov 30
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VI RIDERS SNOWBOARD
10-week program: VI Riders is a freestyle development program for snowboarders. The focus is on learning new tricks and mastering the fundamentals of snowboarding. Riders will work on all-mountain skills and spend time learning tricks in the terrain park. Rider development is of a freestyle nature and training is in a fun, confidence-building atmosphere. Riders must be Ability Level 3+.
Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend*Please note: See ability levels on our ability guide.
VI Riders 10-Week Snowboard Program
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ADULT FREERIDE
5-week program: This program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle and general improvement strategies. Meet new skiing and riding buddies while working with the same pro, gives you the opportunity to learn something new each week, as you develop your technique through exercises and guided mileage. Adults are grouped by ability level and First timers are welcome!
Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
2-DAY YOUTH PARK CAMP
ALL TERRAIN CAMP
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
ADD rentals to any lesson for $45!
ADD a lift ticket to any lesson for $45!
All Terrain Camp
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WOMEN'S ESCAPE CAMP
Have you always wanted to venture off-piste but lacked the confidence? Or do you want to take your skiing or riding to the next level in a fun and supportive environment? Then this is the camp for you! A “Women Only” camp taught by our top talented female pros. Women of similar abilities will be grouped for a fun and memorable weekend on the slopes. Pros will escort you to a delicious meal from our food and beverage staff
Includes 5.5 hours of instruction each day and lunchWomen's Escape Camp
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WOMEN'S WEEK
Enjoy our Women’s Week Packages and special Après all week long. A “Women Only” program taught and designed especially for women. Women of similar abilities are grouped into classes to meet new friends and re-visit old ones as you improve your skiing and riding technique. After a morning of fun on the slopes, our pros will escort you to a delicious meal from our food and beverage staff. Alpine Women’s Week lessons include a 2-hour women’s only lesson from 10 am-12 pm, and a delicious lunch from our Food and Beverage Crew.
Daycare discounts are available, see Snow School for details.
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
NOTE: Remember to select a day from Feb 24-28 when in shopping cart.
Women's Week (19+)
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BOOK SKI
BOOK SNOWBOARD
*ADD rentals to any camp for $45! * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45! *Daycare discounts are available, see Snow School for detailsThe Ability Guide
Ability Guide is for Tots, Children, Youth and Adults; beginner to expert.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please go online to mountwashington.ca to book or call (250) 338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a lesson specialist. Class sizes are limited to ensure fun and safety
Know before you go! Prepare to make the most of your time with us on the snow.- Allow a minimum of 1.25 hours between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 9 am lesson, plan to arrive by 8 am).
- If you already have equipment please proceed directly to the outdoor lesson meeting areas. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
- You are responsible for supervising your child (4+ years) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
- Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
- Consider checking in the night before! On nights that the resort is open for night skiing, you are welcome to visit us in the Experience Centre until 8 pm.
- You are responsible for supervising your child (4yr +) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
- Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
- You are responsible for meeting your child in the assigned meeting place outside Mountain Kids. Mount Washington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. Tots will not be released on their own and you may be charged for additional care.
Lesson Cancellation Policy
- All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
- Lessons can be cancelled or rescheduled more than 48 hours in advance. Please call the Snow School at 250-338-1386 ext. 384 or email cancellations@mountwashington.ca.
- There are no refunds or changes allowed within 48 hours of the lesson time unless due to a medical issue or illness.
- No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
- Guests who are late for their lessons will not be able to join. We will do our best to rebook for later that day.
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