Ski & Snowboard Programs, Lessons & Fun Activities

Skills and thrills for kids ages 11-15

February 2012

Available December 9, 2011 - April 8, 2012

Smugglers' is a big mountain playground, with lots of opportunities to rip it up on anything from groomed intermediate trails to triple black diamond steeps and glades, as well as terrain parks for all abilities. Our Notch Squad groups don’t stand around and talk about skiing and riding; your time is spent doing it, with coaching from our staff to bring you to the next level. Never skied or snowboarded before? No problem. Our programs will get you started on the right track and have you feeling comfortable skiing or riding our green terrain (and maybe some blues) in a matter of days. With our Full Day Notch Squad camp, you might even be exploring Sterling and Madonna by the end of the week! You may even want to consider the benefit of a private lesson.

Flaik GPS units are included in all-day ski and snowboard camp programs for tracking vertical, mileage and speed! Also, beginning snowboarders will be set up with Burton Learn to Ride equipment. They'll enjoy the best possible introductory experience by combining this specially designed equipment with the teaching expertise of Smugglers' Snow Sport University professionals.

Notch Squad Ski or Snowboard 2 Hour Lessons

These 2 hour lessons are a great way to get a sampling of our popular full day camp.

Daily (Levels 1-9) 10:00 am - 12:00 noon $75 per person, per lesson or 1:00 pm - 3;00 pm $75 per person, per MAX5 lesson... that's 5 skiers or snowboarders in your group, plus one instructor! Buy 5 or more consecutive group lessons for the same person, get the next lesson FREE!

Your choice of one lesson daily for those children paid to be on the Club Smugglers' Classic Package and the Club Smugglers' Summit Package.

Notch Squad Ski or Snowboard Camp
Daily, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (level 1-4), 9:45 am to 2:30 pm (level 5-9) on-mountain activities with entertainment and lesson until 4:00 pm. Thursday pick-up is at 2:30 pm so our staff can prepare for Showtime Theater.

$139 per day, per child. $104.25 per day, per child for those children paid to be on the Club Smugglers' Classic Package and the Club Smugglers' Summit Package. Buy 5 or more consecutive camp days for the same person, get the next day FREE!

Enhance your Vacation Experience with our FamilyFest Package - your Best Vacation Value! Our FamilyFest Package includes all-day Ski or Snowboard Notch Squad Camp, equipment rental, children's FunFeast, and much more. Click here for more details.

Ski or Ride with your instructor until 4:00 pm.
Sign up for our Extended Camp Day for Levels 5-9. Daily 9:45 am - 4:00 pm, includes on-mountain activities and lunch.

$165 per day, per child, $123.75 per day, per child for those children paid to be on the Club Smugglers' Classic Package and the Club Smugglers' Summit Package. Buy 5 or more consecutive camp days for the same person, get the next day free.

Please choose either the regular all day camp or extended day camp when making your reservation.

Maximize your experience with our MAX5 LESSONS!
The MAX 5 lesson is ideal for the skier or rider looking for a lesson but not interested in the all day camp program. Session sizes are limited to 5 people. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. To get the most out of this program it is recommended that you sign up for multiple consecutive days.

To maximize group continuity, new groups start Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

$75 per child per 2 hour session. Included for children paid to be on the Club Smugglers' Classic Package and the Club Smugglers' Summit Package. Pre-registration is required as space is limited for this program. Buy 5 or more consecutive days and get the next day free.

Offered Daily 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. (Levels 1-9).

Afternoon Entertainment
SSU's Afternoon Entertainment is located in the lower level of the Meeting House.

Sunday - Movie Matinee
A kid-friendly flick will fill the big screen.

Monday - A World of Pirates
Hosted by the Friendly Pirate and Silver Long Johns with pirate songs, stories, games and history.

Tuesday - Marko the Magician
He will make you believe in prestidigitation - in other words - Magic.

Wednesday - Science Show
The Winter Wizard and Professor Pinhead will prove that science CAN be fun!

Thursday:
Great Race For SSU Adventure Level 5-9 groups skiing or boarding on the Upper Mountain. The Great Race takes place on the Lower Madonna Liftline. 10:30 am - 12:00 Noon
Adventure Race For SSU Adventure Level 1-4 groups skiing or boarding on Morse Mountain. Race takes place on Sir Henry's Hill. Hosted by Garry the FunMeister and the Friendly Pirate. 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Friday - Movie Matinee
A kid-friendly flick will fill the big screen.

Saturday - Science Show
The Winter Wizard and Professor Pinhead will prove that SCIENCE is fun!

Above are sample children's program daily aprés ski activities.
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Camp Program Lunch Menu

Monday: grilled cheese, veggie burgers, hot veggie and penne pasta with marinara sauce
Tuesday: penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot veggie and garlic bread
Wednesday: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot veggie, mashed potatoes, and penne pasta with marinara sauce
Thursday: homemade macaroni & cheese, hot veggie, veggie burgers, penne pasta with marinara sauce
Friday: cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, penne pasta with marinara sauce
Saturday: penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot veggie and garlic bread
Sunday: tacos, taco fixings with taco beef, mexican rice and penne pasta with marinara sauce

Other daily offerings include: tossed salad, carrots, celery, assorted salads, hot soup, whole fruit, soy nut butter & jelly sandwiches, pudding, Jell-O, applesauce, and Mandarin oranges. Beverages: water, lemonade, milk, chocolate milk and hot chocolate.

Levels 5-9 at the Base Lodge:
Monday: grilled cheese, veggie burgers, hot veggie, and penne pasta with marinara sauce
Tuesday: penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot veggie, and garlic bread
Wednesday: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot veggie, fries or chips, and penne pasta with marinara sauce
Thursday: homemade macaroni & cheese, hot veggie, hot dogs, fries or chips, penne pasta with marinara sauce
Friday: cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, penne pasta with marinara sauce
Saturday: penne pasta with marinara sauce, meatballs, hot veggie, and garlic bread
Sunday: hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot veggie, fries or chips, and penne pasta with marinara sauce

Other daily offerings include: tossed salad, carrots, celery, tuna salad, hot soup, whole fruit, soy nut butter & jelly sandwiches. Beverages: water, lemonade, milk, chocolate milk, and hot chocolate.
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Special Extras

Kids' Night Out
If your ideal Winter vacation includes a romantic dinner or an evening out socializing at one of our adult events, we offer Kids' Night Out. Kids enjoy dinner, fun and entertainment with our caring staff at TREASURES.

Wednesday & Saturday, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, December 9, 2011 - April 8, 2012. $30 per night, per child (ages 3 - 11). 24-hour advance reservations required. Please have children dressed to walk outside. Children must be toilet trained.
Special New Year's Eve Kids' Night Out, 6:30 pm - 12:30 am, $40 per child. Reserve Early! Call 1-800-419-4615.

Children's FunFeast
SSU instructors, Billy Bob Bear, Mogul Mouse and Marko the Magician host this fantastic pizza party in the Meeting House! Not only is there pizza, you get to make your own sundae, dance, watch a movie, and get a FREE photo of yourself with Mogul & Billy. Parents are welcome to join us for the magic show at 8:15 pm.

Tuesday evenings 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, $39 per child. Included in FamilyFest programs. Advance registration is required at the Guest Service Desk.

Alpine Ski and Snowboard Private Lessons
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!! Sometimes private coaching will give you that little boost you need to move to the next level in your skiing or riding and start exploring more of the mountain. It’s just you and your personal coach, setting your needs and goals, and coaching you to a higher level. You can even request your choice of instructors. Available in one hour or multi-hour sessions for skiing, snowboarding, or telemark. Pre-registration is strongly recommended, particularly during holiday periods and at peak times, when space and instructors may be limited.

Offered daily.
Non-peak rate: $75 first person, $50 per additional person, per hour.
Peak rate: $95 first person, $60 per additional person, per hour.

Non-peak times: 8:30 am & 3:00 pm.
Peak times: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm.

6-Hour Private Instruction or Guided Tour
This program is ideal for the individual or group that wants personal, private instruction and guiding for the whole day. With your personal coach, you can spend the entire day exploring and enhancing your skills, or your group can split up the day between family members of different ages and abilities.

Offered daily 9:00 am or 10:00 am start time.
Meet at the Gazebo by the Village Lift for Levels 1-4.
Meet in front of the Snow Sport University Building on Sterling and Madonna Mountains for Levels 5-9.

$349 per person or make your own group of up to 5 people for $499. Pre-registration is required as space is limited for this program.

Terrain Park Private Session (Ages 6-Adult)
This program is designed to help skiers and snowboarders of intermediate or expert levels get the most fun out of the Upper Mountain Terrain Parks' features.

Offered Daily 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. $95 first person, each additional person $60 (offered only when Terrain Parks are open).

Night School for Boarding
Are you ready for your first snowboard experience? Are you already a skier or rider and want to try your first freestyle moves? Then try one of our Night School programs. Night School for Boarding is a great way for families and everyone else to go snowboarding for the first time. Night School for Jibbing is our program designed to utilize mini, entry-level terrain park features to introduce level 4-6 skiers & riders to the world of freestyle. With one-hour group sessions and another 1 1/2 hours of practice time (with coaches on the hill to help you out), new riders and new jibbers can experience the excitement of snowboarding.

Tuesday & Wednesday, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$49 per person, per session, includes Burton Learn to Ride equipment rental. Must sign up prior to 3:30 pm at the Guest Service Desk. Space available basis. Get outfitted for your equipment between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm at 3 Mountain Equipment. Meet at Sir Henry's Learning & Fun Park after you've been fitted for your equipment.

Scouts Honored - Merit Badge Certification
Smugglers' has been authorized by the Scouts of America to certify requirements for merit badges in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding as part of our Snow Sport University programs! What a fun way for scouts to spend their family vacation time. Be sure to bring your signed Blue card from your troop leader. Included as part of your SSU program. Please notify your instructor when you start your lessons. Must be a Level 5 or higher. Minimum of three days participation.

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