2007/2008 Childrens' Programs
For Bigger Kids ages 7-14 (all abilities)
When your kids get older, they want to step it up a notch and spread their wings. That's exactly what our Young Mountain Explorers and Young Riders programs help them do. They take to the slopes and explore all five Okemo Mountain areas with kids the same age and ability with instructors that keep learning exciting.
Young Mountain Explorers is available in full-day sessions (10 am to 3:30 pm including lunch) or as a two-hour group lesson option (beginning at 10 am or 1 pm).
Reservations are required. Please call the Reservation Center at (802) 228-1600 to verify availability. Note, some lesson programs have been consolidated at this point in the season to maximize availability. This may result in your selection only being available at one of our base areas.
Kids ages 7-14 need a different kind of experience, one that lets them explore Okemo's vast network of trails and have fun with kids of the same age and ability level. That's Young Mountain Explorers. With a staff that's young at heart, we've created an action-packed learning experience that your kids will really enjoy. Young Mountain Explorers is offered every day as either a full-day program or as a single lesson for all ability levels.
Learning and fun. It's the perfect combination for kids 7-14 to grow on. Young Riders explore Okemo's terrain and special snowboarding areas with one of our top-notch teaching pros while making friends at the same time. Young Riders is offered every day as either a full-day program or as a single lesson for all ability levels.
Full-day Sessions (All levels)
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (including lunch)Group Lesson Times
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (All levels)
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Level 1-4)**Note: If your child is above a level 4, we recommend enrolling them in an Afternoon Adventure Workshop, a two-hour group option geared toward skiers or riders with intermediate to advanced skills.
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*2-hour format.
** Maximum 4 people per workshop per instructor.
***Valid lift ticket required for usage.
Please Note: Lift ticket or season pass is additional. Rental equipment and helmets is available in the Okemo Express Rental Shop. Read about Okemo's Helmet Policy.
Reservations are charged in full when booked and are non-refundable. Call the Okemo Learning Center at (802) 228-1600. If given at least a 48-hour notice, changed or cancelled reservations will be vouchered for future purchase. If less than a 48-hour notice is given, a $35 (full-day) and $25 (Single Group) processing fee will be assessed, and the balance vouchered for future purchase. If no notice is given prior to the date reserved, no voucher will be issued.
We've noticed that kids are naturally drawn to tree skiing. So we've developed glades for kids, working with the natural features of the mountain and its forests. The result is a tree skiing experience specifically for kids (adults may be too big). Just look for a Snowmonster at the entrance to each glade throughout the mountain to show your child the way.
All children's programs have been structured by age according to the developmental abilities and needs of children. Please do not try to place your child in a program that is not designed for his/her age group.
In order to place your child in a group that will provide the appropriate challenge, please evaluate your child’s ability level realistically, according to the criteria of the individual program.
Children in group lessons may need to ride chairlifts with other members of the skiing public, Okemo staff, or by themselves.
Notify Okemo Learning Center staff regarding any special needs including food allergies or dislikes, and any physical or medical considerations. This information should be detailed on the forms required at registration.
Warm, waterproof clothing, gloves or mittens, neck warmer, hat, and goggles are all essential equipment. On sunny days, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended.
If a problem should arise with a student on the mountain, on-mountain communication systems will be used to alert you. For your convenience, we also have pagers available for rent at the Penguin Playground Day Care Center.
Please allow sufficient time at registration to complete all necessary paperwork.
Lessons and clinics may ski/ride terrain other than those indicated in the lesson/clinic descriptions. Terrain selection is at the discretion of the individual instructor based upon the ability level of the group, as well as trail and weather conditions of the day.
Learn about other Lessons offered at Okemo.
Check out our on-mountain Learning Center Desk Locations.
