The Tahoe Learning Center is now closed for the season, click here to read more about end of season operations.
Small Fry Program (2-4 years) -It's Never Too Early To Learn!
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Introduce your child to skiing or snowboarding with this 2 hour parent and me program. This lesson is designed to help families introduce younger children to snowsports and promote a love of the sport at an early age. Parents should already be intermediate level skiers or riders. Specially trained instructors will give you the tools so that you can spendsome quality time with your child on the mountain and help them enjoy skiing as much as you do. The instructor will cover do's & don'ts, and give parents some key games to keep children engaged while working on skill development. |
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Spaces in this specialized program are extremely limited and reservations are essential. Lesson times depend on availability.
Multiday Pacakges & Lesson Packs - Save up to 47% off regular day rates!
Planning to stay with us for a few days? Save time and money by registering your child for multiday lessons! Choose a multiday lesson package if you'll be staying with us for several days, or choose a lesson package and spread out the days over the course of the season. All Multiday Pacakges & Lessons Packs include full day lesson, lift ticket, rentals, lunch & snacks for children 5-12 years in age. Questions about the right package for you? Email us at snowsports [at] kirkwood [dot] com or call us at 209.258.7754.
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Multi Day & Lesson Packs
(Not Including Mini Rippers or Mini Groms)
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| 2 of 3 Days | $175 |
| 3 of 5 Days | $255 |
| 4 of 6 Days | $330 |
| 5 Pack* | $380 |
| 10 Pack* | $660 |
*5 & 10 Packs not availalbe online, please call 209.258.7754
Skiers
Mini Rippers (ages 3-4) - Back By Popular Demand!!
The Mini Rippers Ski & Snowplay program is a fun introduction to the sport for first time skiers and those still refining their beginning skills. The objectives are to familiarize the child with the equipment and snow environment, build the skills necessary to be successful, transfer that base to a skiing environment and most importantly to have FUN! As well as on snow instruction, children may participate in activities such as arts and crafts, sledding, a walk around the village, watching a movie, and snowplay. As children advance, they will be moved up to the Little Rippers program and will start exploring the mountain. Please note this is not a day care program, to participate children must be fully potty trained and ready to learn. Is your child ready to learn? Click here for some general guidelines.
Reservations are recommended as space is limited. A clearly legible copy of the birthcertificate is required as proof of age for all three year old children. Please keep in mind that the Mini Ripper program is physically demanding and not advised for timid children. Each child must be ready to participate in a group setting without parents in attendance.
Mini Rippers lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:30pm, half day (morning only) 10:30am - 12:30pm. Children should be dropped off ready to go half an hour before start of lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the Children's Room.
Little Rippers (ages 5-6)
This program is designed specifically for 5 - 6 year old skiers, providing a fun, safe learning environment for first timers through those wanting to take on all of Kirkwood's legendary terrain. Those mini-rippers (3 & 4yrs) that progress onto the chairlift are promoted to the Little Rippers skiing groups as their skills build. Group sizes are kept small so that each child gets the individual attention that they require.
Mountain Explorers (ages 7-12)
A program specifically designed for 7 - 12 year old skiers to help them progress quickly, while staying safe and having fun. The kids explore some amazing terrain; the specially designed terrain parks and all of Kirkwood's secret stashes, while shredding the snow with specially trained coaches. The Mountain Explorers program is a great way to encourage kids' sense of adventure and on-mountain safety and helps them to reach that next level with style and confidence.
Little Rippers & Mountain Explorers lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:45pm, AM half day - 10:30am - 12:45pm, PM half day - 1:30pm - 3:45pm. Children should be dropped off by 10am for morning and AM lessons, 1:15pm for afternoon lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the rainbow fenced area by the magic carpets.
Snowboarders
The Burton Groms (ages 5-6)
The grom program is set up for the youngest of riders to help them start ripping at an early age. Set up to promote fun and excitement in the sport with learning focused around games and skill building, on and off their snowboards. Our coaches are specifically trained to remove the frustration found when young riders first start riding. Our programs are designed to keep them enjoying the sport for years to come. The groups are kept super small so that each child gets the attention they need, resulting in smiles all around at the end of the day.
Groms lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:30pm, half day (morning only) 10:30am - 12:30pm. Children should be dropped off ready to go half an hour before start of lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the Children's Room.
Mountain Explorers (ages 7-12)
This program was designed for riders ages 7-12 years old to help them progress quickly, while staying safe and having fun. Our newly redesigned Adventure land and the Rip Curl Playground encourage early development of skills that translate into safe well rounded riders on the mountain and in the terrain park. Mountain Explorer coaches and instructors are specially trained to teach kids of all ability levels, from the very basics to those mastering the mountain and use our amazing terrain to help each child reach their potential and beyond.
Mountain Explorers lesson times: Full day 10:30am - 3:45pm, AM half day - 10:30am - 12:45pm, PM half day - 1:30pm - 3:45pm. Children should be dropped off by 10am for morning and AM lessons, 1:15pm for afternoon lesson. Drop off and pick up is in the rainbow fenced area by the magic carpets.
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Junior Expedition "All Stars" - skiers & boarders
Are your kids tearing up the whole mountain?? Then this three hour clinic is for you. Kirkwood has further developed our program for those kids riding the whole mountain, with the All Stars program specifically designed for advanced skiers and riders. The program is based out of the Village to provide instant access to the terrain they need. These clinics, provide intense coaching while still leaving plenty of time for practice. Clinics meet at Expedition Kirkwood on weekends and holidays and run from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Click here to go to the All Stars page
Registration Information
- Program space is limited.
- Pre-registration is available until 2:00pm on the day prior to participation, lessons can be purchased online or by calling 209.258.7754.
- Families who do not pre-register need to arrive early to ensure placement in the program.
- All families should be checked in or in line at the Tahoe Learning Center desk by 9:30am at the latest, including those who are pre-registered, in order to make the lesson on time.
- Print and complete a liability release prior to arrival for faster registration. Click here to download.
- Program participants are required to come equipped with appropriate attire and accessories such as water resistant pants, jacket and gloves. Glasses for sunny days and goggles/hat for snowy days.
Registration Times
- 8:30am to 10:00am Monday through Friday
- 8:00am to 10:00am Weekends and holidays
- Morning program registration closes promptly at 10:00am
- Afternoon program registration closes promptly at 1:00pm
Reservations & Cancellation Policy: Reservations are highly recommended for private lessons. A credit card is required to secure all bookings. Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled lesson start time for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson will be charged a $15 cancellation fee ($50 for private lessons). Rescheduled or cancelled reservations made online are subject to a $40 fee.
For more information on any of our programs, please contact the Tahoe Learning Center by phone: 209.258.7754 or email: snowsports [at] kirkwood [dot] com.
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