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TELUS WINTER SPORTS SCHOOL

Kids Snowboard Lessons & Programs

Multi-Week Snowboard Programs - 2024/25 Pricing

Fall Sale on now until October 11, 2024

Book Online, call 250-423-2406 or email [email protected]

Multi-Week Programs start on Jan. 4 or 5, 2025 (no programs on Feb. 15 or 16, 2025)

6 Week Lunch Add-On available (must be pre-ordered)

Little Shredders

Ages 3-5
Ability Levels: 1 - 3
Duration: 45 Minutes

  • The Little Shredders program is the perfect introductory program into the world of learning to snowboard for you and your child. The one-on-one tuition builds confidence both in the sport and with their independence, as each 45 minute lesson is tailored individually to ensure continuous development for each child, and a season of fun on the snow. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$450

  • 12 weeks

    CA$829

Wees Snowboard

Ages 5-6
Ability Levels: 1 - 4
Duration: 2 Hours

  • In our Wees Club, we build on the foundation that was developed in the Little Shredders program and introduce the kids to a social sport environment with small groups of 4 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue developing the snowboarding fundamentals to progress their riding. They will start to explore more of what the mountain offers in a safe, group lesson approach. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$339

  • 12 weeks

    CA$625

Snowboard Club

Ages 7 - 14
Ability Levels: 1 - 5
Duration: Full Day

  • The Snowboard Club is designed to create a fun learning environment in which kids will progress quickly. This is a structured 6 or 12 week program where we look to challenge beginner and intermediate riders, improve their existing skills and encourage them to take their abilities to the next level. We help them with mountain awareness and decision making. Our coaches create an engaging, fair play social environment, allowing kids to form friendships that continue from season to season. Offered on Saturdays & Sundays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$575

  • 12 weeks

    CA$1055

Freeride Club

Ages 10-17
Ability Levels: 4-6+
Duration: Full Day

  • The Freeride Club is designed to develop kids into confident all mountain riders. Our specialist coaches will challenge and consolidate their all-mountain skills and tactics each week. This is a structured non-competitive 6- or 12-week program focusing on freeride, powder, trees and big mountain freestyle. We introduce and develop towards these outcomes for strong intermediates and refine these elements in our advanced and expert riders. Kids graduating from this program we be truly independent big mountain free riders. Offered on Saturdays.

  • 6 weeks

    CA$575

  • 12 weeks

    CA$1055

Girls Big Mountain Development Team

Ages 8-17
Ability Levels: 5-6+
Duration: Full Day

  • This program provides a fun and safe environment, encouraging girls to meet their potential fully. It is geared towards young athletes looking to develop their skills and competencies, laying down the pathway to competition. The high-energy, professional coaches are on hand to encourage progression in all terrain, be it powder, park or boardercross. Coaches will help them develop good decision-making skills and strategies and develop their competitive skills. The program will include coaching at one local freeride comp and one local banked slalom event.
  • Offered on Saturdays.

  • 12 weeks

    CA$1099

Christmas & Spring Camps - 2024/25 Pricing

For more information, please call our Sales Desk at 250-423-2406.

Wees Snowboard Camps

December 27 & 28, 2024
January 2 & 3, 2025

Ages 5-6
Ability Levels: 1 - 4
Duration: 2 hours

  • This camp will introduce the kids to a social sports environment with small groups of 4 kids to one coach. Our energetic coaches use games and guided discovery to continue developing the snowboarding fundamentals necessary to progress their individual riding. They will explore more of what the mountain has to offer in a safe, small group lesson approach. A great way to start the season off, either as a standalone camp or a prelude to our 6 and 12-week programs.

  • 2 Day Camp

    CA$179

Snowboard Christmas Camps

December 28 - 31, 2024

Ages 7 - 14
Ability Levels: 1 - 6
Duration: Full Day
Lunch Add-On available (must pre-order)

  • Join our kid's specialist coaches for 4 days of skill development, terrain exploration, fun and games. This camp will have the kids riding confidently, working on their decision-making skills as they jump into new terrain, and feeling comfortable with whatever the mountain has to offer. A great way to start the season off, either as a standalone camp or a prelude to our 6 and 12-week programs.

  • 4 Day Camp

    CA$369

Kids' Adventure Camp

February 14-16, 2025 : Family Weekend

Ages 6-12
Ability Levels: 1 - 6
Duration: Full Day
Lunch Add-On available (must pre-order)

  • Fun-filled family weekend!
  • Join us for a fun-filled three-day camp led by our specialist coaches for Family Day weekend. Your kids will sharpen their riding skills, explore exciting new terrain, and enjoy plenty of games and fun along the way. By the end of the camp, they'll be riding with confidence, making smart decisions on the slopes, and ready to tackle any challenge the mountain throws at them!

  • 3 Day Camp

    CA$339

Spring Extravaganza Camp

March 24 - 26, 2025 - 3 Day Camp
Ages: 6 - 14
Ability Levels: 1 - 6
Duration: Full Day
Lunch Add-On available (must pre-order)

  • Join our kids' specialist coaches for 3 days of skill development, terrain exploration, fun, and games. This camp will have the kids snowboarding confidently, working on their decision-making skills as they jump into new terrain and feeling comfortable with whatever the mountain has to offer.

  • 3 Day Camp

    CA$299

Telus Learn to Ride Programs - 2024/25 Pricing

Programs are for Never Ever, Novice & Comfortable Novice Riders only.

Package includes: a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group or one-on-one lesson.
Supervised Lunch available for full-day programs for $30/day.  Must be pre-ordered.  Included supervision and lunch.

For more information, please call our Sales Desk at 250-423-2406.

Learn to Ride Private
One on One

Ages: 6-12
Ability Level: Never Ever

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your one-on-one lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$286

  • Full Day

    CA$406

Learn to Ride Private
One on One

Ages: 6-12
Ability Level: Novice / Comfortable Novice

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your one-on-one lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$366

  • Full Day

    CA$506

Learn to Ride
Group Lessons

Ages: 6-12
Ability Level - Never Ever

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day AM

    CA$189

  • Half Day PM

    CA$159

  • Full Day

    CA$229

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$345

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$399

Learn to Ride
Group Lessons

Ages: 6-12
Ability Level - Novice / Comfortable Novice

  • The package includes a beginner lower mountain lift pass and basic equipment rental for use in your group lesson.

  • Half Day

    CA$206

  • Full Day

    CA$239

  • Half Day - 3 Day

    CA$369

  • Full Day - 3 Day

    CA$429

Single Day Snowboard Lessons - 2024/25 Pricing

Supervised Lunch available for full-day programs.
Must be pre-ordered. 

Register online below or call us to book at 250-423-2406.

Private Mini Griz Lessons

Age: 3

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Private lessons for kids in this age category are offered on a one-on-one basis. This will allow us to teach each individual to maximize safety, fun and development.

  • 1 Hour

    CA$99

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$129

Private Griz Kids Lessons

Ages: 4-5

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Private lessons for kids in this age category are offered on a one-on-one basis only. This will allow us to teach each individual to maximize safety, fun and development.

  • 1 Hour

    CA$99

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$129

  • 2 Hours

    CA$199

  • 3 Hours

    CA$259

Private Kids Lesson

Ages 6-12

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.
  • Pricing is set for up to 3 people (see table below). Participants must be over 4'7".

  • Early Bird 1.5 Hours

    CA$129

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$245

  • 2 Hours

    CA$339

  • 3 Hours

    CA$419

  • 6 Hours

    CA$649

  • 2 Hours AM & PM

    CA$469

Private Youth Lesson

Ages 13-17

  • Our Winter Sports School Snowboard Lesson for youths is the ideal choice for youths who wish to embark on or continue their snowboarding journey. With a team of highly skilled, certified instructors, we provide top-notch training that caters to your individual needs. Our instructors are not only experts in snowboarding but also excel in teaching youths, ensuring that your learning experience is both effective and enjoyable.

  • 1.5 Hours

    CA$249

  • 2 Hours

    CA$349

  • 3 Hours

    CA$449

  • 6 Hours

    CA$649

Private Family Coaching

For up to 2 adults & 3 children

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Spend quality time on the mountain in your family bubble. Improve your skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skills together as a family with up to 2 adults and 3 kids.

  • 3 Hours

    CA$359

  • 6 Hours

    CA$579

Griz Kids
Group Lessons

Ages: 4-5

Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Book the ultimate learning experience! Build confidence and explore the mountain with a pro that matches your exact needs.

  • Morning (2 Hours)

    CA$89

  • Afternoon (2 Hours)

    CA$85

Group Kids Lessons

Ages 6-12


  • Improve your skiing skills at any ability level in a group environment. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability. Participants must be over 4'7" in height to be able to ride the chairs without an adult.
  • Days taught: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday periods.
  • Start times will vary based on availability.
  • Duration: Half Day - 2 hours, Full Day - 4 hours

  • Half Day AM

    CA$109

  • Half Day PM

    CA$99

  • Full Day

    CA$139

Group Youth Lessons

Ages 13-17


  • Our Winter Sports School Snowboard Lesson for youths is the ideal choice for adults who wish to embark on or continue their snowboarding journey. With a team of highly skilled, certified instructors, we provide top-notch training that caters to your individual needs. Our instructors are not only experts in snowboarding but also excel in teaching youth, ensuring that your learning experience is both effective and enjoyable.

  • Half Day AM

    CA$109

  • Half Day PM

    CA$99

  • Full Day

    CA$169

No School
Ride Days

Ages: 6-17
For students in School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay)
Call us to book 250-423-2406

  • Keep your kids busy and having a blast on those No School Days! This is a great opportunity to improve your kids skiing skills in a group environment. We recommend booking your lessons at least 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability. Participants must be over 4'7" in height to be able to ride the chairs without an adult.
  • January 24
  • February 14
  • February 28
  • March 7
  • April 4
  • Price includes a lesson and a lift ticket.

  • Half Day

    CA$69

  • Half Day Rental Add-On

    CA$TBD

  • Full Day

    CA$99

  • Full Day Rental Add-On

    CA$TBD

ABILITY LEVELS

SNOWBOARD ABILITY CHART

LEVEL 1
First Time Rider

01

Never snowboarded before, or requires hand assistance to stop safely.

LEVEL 2
Novice

02

Able to stop safely, mobility on toe-side and heel side edges. (Pendulum/falling leaf skills). Using magic carpet and may progress to chairlift.

LEVEL 3
Comfortable Novice

03

Can complete heel side and toe side turns on gentle green terrain. Learning to link turns. Using chairlift.

LEVEL 4
Intermediate

04

Can link turns and control speed on green runs. Learning to turn with confidence on all green runs and easier blue runs. Can use chairlifts and surface lifts.

LEVEL 5
Advanced

05

Can link turns on blue and easy black runs. Learning short turns, carving, off-piste terrain and powder. Possible interest in basic freestyle and free-ride riding.

LEVEL 6
Expert

06

Can snowboard in control on all terrain, including double black with possible free-ride/freestyle skills. Interested in refining skills and technique.

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