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Fun for the Littles.

Whether your young one has never been on skis, is skiing the whole mountain, or is somewhere in-between, our Puffin program provides a fun learning experience! Children are placed in small groups based on their age and ability level for this 4-5x lesson series. Professional children’s instructors provide on-snow learning through fun, play and adventure! Discovery abounds, the fun is endless!

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Ages 4 to 6; skiers and snowboarders – any skill level  

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Registration Deadline: Dec. 19, 2022

December Vacation Sessions

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Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Open / Closed
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
10:15AM - 11:15AM
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
11:30AM - 12:30PM
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
1:00PM - 2:00PM
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
2:15PM - 3:15PM
OPEN
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
3:30PM - 4:30PM
OPEN

Registration Deadline: Dec. 31, 2022

January Weekend Sessions

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Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Open / Closed
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
9:00AM - 10:00AM
CLOSED
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
10:15AM - 11:15AM
CLOSED
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
11:30AM - 12:30PM
CLOSED
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
1:00PM - 2:00PM
CLOSED
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
2:15PM - 3:15PM
CLOSED
Saturday
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4
3:30PM - 4:30PM
OPEN
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
9:00AM - 10:00AM
CLOSED
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
10:15AM - 11:15AM
CLOSED
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
11:30AM - 12:30PM
CLOSED
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
1:00PM - 2:00PM
CLOSED
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
2:15PM - 3:15PM
OPEN
Sunday
January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5
3:30PM - 4:30PM
OPEN

Registration Deadline: Dec. 29, 2022

January Weekday Sessions

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Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Open / Closed
Thursday
January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN
Thursday
January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2
1:00PM - 2:00PM
OPEN
Friday
January 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN

Registration Deadline: Feb. 4, 2023

February Weekend Sessions

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Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Open / Closed
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
10:15AM - 11:15AM
LIMITED
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
11:30AM - 12:30PM
OPEN
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
1:00PM - 2:00PM
OPEN
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
2:15PM - 3:15PM
OPEN
Saturday
February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
3:30PM - 4:30PM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
10:15AM - 11:15AM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
11:30AM - 12:30PM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
1:00PM - 2:00PM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
2:15PM - 3:15PM
OPEN
Sunday
February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12
3:30PM - 4:30PM
OPEN

Registration Deadline: Feb. 2, 2023

February Weekday Sessions

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Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Open / Closed
Thursday
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN
Thursday
February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9
1:00PM - 2:00PM
OPEN
Friday
February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10
9:00AM - 10:00AM
OPEN

Session Prices

Description
Vacation Prices (5x)
Weekday Prices (5x)
Weekend Prices (5x)
Lessons & Lift Pass (8 hour)
$455
$455
$455
Season Passholder Lessons
$385
$385
$385
Ski Rental (8 hour)
$125
$125
$125

Ages 4-6

Interested in Group Lessons?

Our Age 4-6 Group ski lessons are offered at specific times during the day for kids who ski. Packages are also available which include lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment. Arrive 90 minutes before set lesson time and we will get you ready to hit those slopes.

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Don’t delay, sign up today! There is limited enrollment and most sessions fill up prior to Registration Deadlines. Our programs have minimum age requirements; proof of age in the form of a birth certificate may be required.

If you are interested in a program that is CLOSED, call the Welcome Center at 860-379-7669 ext. 211.  There may still be availability depending on the participant’s skill level.

In addition to our Vacation, Weekend and Weekday Programs, Ski Sundown offers group lessons for purchase online, including during December Break, MLK Day and February Break for children ages 4 and older of any skill level. For more information see Group Lessons.