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The Adventure Learning Center has a variety of programs to teach your child how to ski or ride

Kids Lessons

Quick Links: Lessons at Lincoln Peak | Lessons at Mt. Ellen

There are definite advantages to private coaching for many people.  You control the pace, the terrain and time. You can even bring along your friends or not!

Let us match one of our highly skilled Private Instructors to your specific needs and help you Be Better Here by building memories for a lifetime. Private lessons can book up for the holiday periods, please make reservations well in advance.

Call 1-888-651-4827 or email us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com for more information or to book a lesson. Click here for our Reservation and Cancellation Policy.

Things to keep in mind for all lessons

  • Full day programs include lunch, half-day does not.
  • Half-day option not available in afternoon or during holiday periods.
  • Children must be admitted by 9:15 a.m. and picked-up at 3 p.m Mini and Sugar Bears.
  • Advanced reservations are required.  Walk ins and same day reservations check in directly at The Bear Den at 9:45
  • All activities begin promptly at their designated times. Due to the number of kids enrolled during busy periods, we are not able to accommodate late arrivals.
  • Make sure your children are dressed for weather of the day; we are out on the snow as long as the lifts are spinning.
Remember, these programs fill up fast. Call 888.651.4827 or e-mail us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com for reservations.

Lessons at Lincoln Peak

Click here for lessons at Mt. Ellen
Day Care for Bear Cubs - Lincoln Peak
Ages: 6 weeks - 6 years
Indoor program
Location:  The Sugarbush Day School – Sugarbush Village
  Mid Week Non Holiday Saturday & Holiday*
Full-Day: 8 AM - 4 PM
$TBD $TBD
Half-Day: 8 AM -12 PM
$TBD $TBD
Conveniently  located in Sugarbush Village, the Day School is a clean, safe, and fun environment for kids ages 6 weeks to 6 years and is registered with the state of Vermont and adheres to all state child-care  guidelines. We provide quality day care with the added option of ski lessons.

Please call the Sugarbush Day School at 802.583.6717 for more information.

Multi Day Booking Discount – Book at least six full day sessions (transferable) and receive 10% off each day.

Day School Seasons Pass – $TBD – good for 25 days through October 31, 2010.  Reservations required, non transferable, and non refundable.

Reservations Required
– please call the Day School directly at 802.583.6717 or email dayschool@sugarbush.com.
 
Micro Bears - Lincoln Peak
Age: 3yrs - Ski Only
Location: The Sugarbush Day School - Lincoln Peak
Half-Day: 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m. Includes 1 hr. ski lesson and lifts.
Full-Day: 9:00 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes I hr. lesson AM and PM, lifts and lunch.
Drop Off: 8:00 a.m. -  9:00 a.m.
Rental Add On: $TBD
  Non Holiday Saturday & Holiday*
Half-Day: 8 AM - 12 PM
$79 $89
Full-Day: 8 AM - 4 PM
$109 $119
* Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)

If rental equipment is needed please arrive by 8:15 a.m.

Micro Bears must be potty trained.

Two or more constitute a group and levels may be combined.

This is an on-snow day care program for 3-year olds. Our highly trained instructors will help your child learn at his/her own pace and experience the thrill of sliding on their skis in a pressure-free environment.

If you have questions about what program is best for your child, please feel free to contact us. We want to give your child the best experience possible.

Multi Day Booking Discount – Book at least six full day sessions (transferable) and receive 10% off each day

Micro Bear Seasons Pass – $TBD good for 25 full days throughout the 09/10 season. Reservations required, non transferable, and non refundable.

Reservations Required – Please call the Day School directly at 802.583.6717 or email dayschool@sugarbush.com.
 
Mini Bears - Lincoln Peak
Ages: 4-7, skiing, all abilities
Location: Bear Den – Lincoln Peak
Half-Day 9:45-12:00 - Includes 2-hr. AM lesson, and lift ticket. Lunch is not included.
Full-Day 9:45-3:00 - Includes 2hr. lesson AM and PM, lunch and lift ticket.
Rental add-on: $TBD per day
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  Mid Week Non Holiday Saturday & Holiday*
Half-Day: 9 AM - 12 PM
$TBD $TBD
Full-Day: 9 AM -3 PM
$TBD $TBD
* Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)

Half Day not available 12/26 – 1/2, 1/16 – 1/17, and 2/13 – 2/20)

If rental equipment is needed please arrive at 8:30 a.m.

Advanced Reservations required as we do fill up, especially during the Christmas holiday period, MLK weekend, and Presidents week. 

Registration for kids with Advanced Reservations only: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.  Please arrive early on 1st day of stay and holiday weeks.

Walk-ins and same day reservations: please check in directly at the Adventure Den at 9:45 to see if there is any space available.  We are not able to take same day reservations over the phone so please check in at the Adventure Den in person at 9:45.

Multi Day Booking Discount: Book at least six full day sessions (transferable) and receive 10% off each day

Mini Bear Seasons Pass: $TBD - good for 25 full days throughout the 09/10 season.  Reservations required, non transferable, and non refundable
 
Sugar Bears - Lincoln Peak
Ages: 7-12, Ski & ride, all abilities
Location: Bear Den – Lincoln Peak
Half Day: 9:45 - 12:00 -  Includes 2hr. AM lesson. Lunch is not included.
Full Day:  9:45 -3:00 - Includes 2hr. lessons AM and PM., lunch and lift ticket.
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  Mid Week Non Holiday Saturday & Holiday*
Half-Day: 9 AM - 12 PM
$TBD $TBD
Full-Day: 9 AM - 3 PM
$TBD $TBD
* Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)

Half Day not available 12/26 – 1/2, 1/16 – 1/17, and 2/13 – 2/20)

Kids spend the day skiing or riding, while making friends and improving skills. Our coaches have the skills to thrill your child. They will bring your child to new heights while making sure they sleep a good night. Groups average 8-10 per coach. Two or more constitute a group and levels may be combined.

Advanced Reservations required as we do fill up, especially during the Christmas holiday period, MLK weekend, and Presidents week.

Registration for kids with Advanced Reservations only: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.  Please arrive early on 1st day of stay and holiday weeks.

If rental equipment needed please arrive at 8:30 a.m.

Walk-ins and same day reservations: please check in directly at the Adventure Den at 9:45 to see if there is any space available.  We are not able to take same day reservations over the phone so please check in at the Adventure Den in person at 9:45.

Multi Day Booking Discount: Book at least six full day sessions (transferable) and receive 10% off each day

Rentals add-on: $TBD per day

Sugar Bear Seasons Pass: $TBD - good for 25 full days throughout the 09/10 season.  Reservations required, non transferable, and non refundable.
 
Private Lessons for Bears - Lincoln Peak
Ages 3+, Ski & Ride, all abilities
Location:  Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen
Offered daily, all season
Rentals add-on: $TBD per day

Bears love the accelerated learning that comes from working one on one with one of our coaches. Why? Because it is all about them - the instruction is completely personalized, the mountain is their playground and there are no waits in lift-lines. Our private lesson coaches are dialed into working with kids and know exactly how and what to teach them. You will be amazed at the difference private instruction will make in your child’s skiing or riding.

For snowboarders under 7 years of age, a private is the only way we offer instruction
.

Reservations are required. However, walk-ins may be available during non-peak dates.  Semi private lessons are also available.
Kids Private Lessons Sunday - Friday,
Non-Holiday
Saturday & Holiday*
One Person Two Hours $TBD $TBD
Each Additional Hour $TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person $TBD $TBD
Early Bird Special
9 AM to 10 AM Only!
$TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD $TBD
Turtle Special
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Only!
$TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD $TBD



Children under the age of 5 may find lessons longer than an hour challenging. Parents should arrange for break with their child after 1 hour of coaching.

* Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)
 
Early/Late Season Private Lesson Specials - Lincoln Peak
Opening day through Dec 15th, and April 1st through closing day

Opening day - Dec 15,
April 1 - closing day
 
One Person Two Hours $TBD
Each Additional Hour $TBD
Each Additional Person $TBD
Early Bird Special
9 AM to 10 AM Only!
$TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD
Turtle Special
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Only!
$TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD
Reservations required. Please call 888-651-4827 or e-mail us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com
 

Lessons at Mt. Ellen

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BIG KIDS PRIVATE LESSONS - Mt. Ellen
Ages 6+, Ski and Ride, all abilities
Location: Mt. Ellen
Two Hour Minimum
  Mid Week Non Holiday Saturday & Holiday*
One Person Two Hours $TBD $TBD
Each Additional Hour $TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person $TBD $TBD
Early Bird Special
9 AM to 10 AM Only!
$TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD $TBD
Turtle Special
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Only!
$TBD $TBD
Each Additional Person
$TBD $TBD
Reservations Required: 888-651-4827 or  email us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com.
 

* Saturdays and Holday Periods: Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)


Reservations and Cancellation Policy

Reservations are recommended for all ALC programs. For the Christmas holiday period, MLK weekend, and Presidents week, reservations are required.  Reservations are based on availability and our programs sell out during busy periods.  For more information please call 888.651.4827 or e-mail us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com. Reservations are charged in full when booked.  Refunds will be given if the reservation is cancelled 48 hours in advance of the lesson.  Cancellations made within 48 hours will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.  No shows will be charged for the full day and cancellations made after the start time are considered a No Show.  Weather and snow conditions are not viable reasons for cancellations.
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GROUP LESSONS - Mt. Ellen
Far too often a guest will take a lesson the last day of their vacation. When they do this most will comment, “Why didn’t I think of doing that on my first day here! What a difference that lesson made for me! I could have had so much more fun during my time here had I only taken a lesson first thing.”

For kids of all ability levels. Not available on Sunday afternoons.
  Mid Week Non Holiday Saturdays & Holidays*
Mornings: 10 AM - 12 PM $TBD $TBD
Afternoons: 1 PM - 3 PM $TBD $TBD
Both AM & PM**:
10 AM - 12 PM & 1 - 3 PM
$TBD $TBD

* Every Saturday 12/19 through 3/27 and Holiday Periods (12/25 – 1/3, 1/16 – 1/18 and 2/13 – 2/21)

**No lunch is provided, parents must pick up child at 12 noon and return child at 1 PM.

Book a ski or ride lesson for your first morning on-snow and Be Better Here!

Reservations required. Please call 888-651-4827 or e-mail us at skiandrideschool@sugarbush.com