Youth Lessons
Mountain Adventures Children's Program
From the youngest Cubs and Li'l Troopers to the upper level Trailblazers and Broncos, we understand how kids tick. The trick is to let them learn, as they have fun on the snow. Mountain Adventures, in the Creekside Lodge is located adjacent to the Holiday Valley Lodge, at the foot of the Creekside Quad chairlift. Children are grouped in lessons by age and ability. Sign up for ski and snowboard programs, rent skis and arrange for lunch all in one convenient location. Lift tickets are free during class. Reservations required for all lessons for 3, 4 and 5 year olds, please call 716-699-3505.
This letter from a happy parent says it all..."The two ski instructors who provided my daughters private lessons on Monday were fabulous. They listened to what the girls and I had hoped they would work on during the lesson. After the lesson the instructors explained what the girls worked on and what they could do to continue to improve. At that point I thought the lessons were a success and I would have recommended them to friends. What I did not expect was that for the rest of that day and the next the girls continued to tell me how excited they were to have had the lessons and how much fun they had. They continually told me things their "coach" told them about skiing, the slopes, the terrain park, the fort, tree skiing, and the "golden chair". My six year old could not have been more excited when she was able to ride up on the "golden chair" Monday evening and again first thing Tuesday morning. Thanks!"
Morning and all-day registration ends at 9:30 and afternoon registration ends at 12:30. The Morning Session is 10AM to Noon. The Afternoon session is 1PM to 3PM. The All-Day Session is 10AM to 3PM.
Mountain Adventures Programs |
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Lesson Level |
Age |
Half day |
Full day |
Add 1/2 day Daycare |
Add Full day Daycare |
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Cub Kadets (Private lesson) |
3 |
$70 (50 min) |
n/a |
$95 |
$110 |
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4-6 |
$70 |
n/a |
$95 |
$110 |
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6-12 |
$70 |
$99 |
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Advanced Ski Lessons |
6-12 |
$66 |
$99 |
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Advanced Snowboard Lessons |
6-12 |
$66 |
$99 |
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Download a Mt. Adventures Registration Form Save time and bring this completed form with you to register your child.
For the Youngest Skiers, Age 3-6
Cub Kadets Age 3
For details about Cub Kadets click here. 50 minute private lesson, introducing the child to the world of skiing and snow, includes free rentals. If your child is taking the lesson only, register directly at Creekside Lodge. If you want to include Day Care, register at the Day Care Center. Reservations required for all Cub Kadets lessons, call 716-699-3505.
Download the Mt. Adventures Registration form.
Li'l Troopers Ages 4-6
For details about Li'l Troopers click here. Two hour group lesson geared towards younger new skiers. Lesson only registration at Creekside Lodge. Lesson and day care registration at Day Care Center. All Li'l Troopers include free rentals. Reservations required for all 4 and 5 year old lessons, call 716-699-3505.
Download the Mt. Adventures Registration form.
Cub Kadet and Li'l Trooper Lesson Packs
- 5 Pack of Lessons $320
- 5 Pack of Lessons with full day child care $525
- 10 Pack Lessons $630
- 10 Pack Lessons & full day of child care & lunch $995
Learn to Ski or Ride, Age 6-12
Scouts Learn to Ski details click here. For first time skiers only. Includes a beginner lesson, rentals, School Haus area lift ticket and hot chocolate break. All day program includes lunch.
Goat Ropers Learn to Snowboard details click here. For first time snowboarders only. Includes a beginner lesson, rentals, School Haus lift ticket and hot chocolate break.All day program includes lunch.
Download the Mt. Adventures Registration form.
Advanced Ski or Ride, Age 6-12
Pathfinders, Explorers & Trailblazers
For experienced skiers. Includes lesson, all area ticket and hot chocolate break. All day program includes lunch.
Rentals not included. Pathfinder details. Explorer details. Trailblazer details.
Bull Doggers & Bronc Busters
For experienced snowboarders. Includes lesson, all area ticket and hot chocolate break. All day program includes lunch.
Rentals not included. Bull dogger details. Bronc Busters details.
Download the Mt. Adventures Registration form.
Creekside Lodge Rental Equipment
- Skis or Snowboard $21
- Helmet Rental $9
Mountain Adventure Lesson Packs, Age 6-12
- 10 all day sessions $850
- 5 all day sessions $455
- Five and ten packs include lift tickets during class only.
Season-Long Rangers Program, Ages 4-11
Rangers program includes unlimited enrollment for the season plus a combo season pass! Choose skiing (ages 4-11) or snowboarding (ages 4-11). Social events and parties are planned during the year. Programs available daily from Dec. 15 to March 17, 2013, weather dependant.
Click here to download a Rangers Program Handbook.
- Pay by September 15, $1025
- Pay after September 15, $1085
- Helmet Safety
Helmets provide significant protection, but they cannot provide total protection from all foreseeable impacts. It's up to you to educate yourself about their benefits and limitations. Ultimately, the choice of whether to wear a helmet is one of personal or parental choice. By following Your Responsibility Code you will reduce your risk of all types of injuries. Helmet rentals are available in the High Performance Shop on the lower level of the Clubhouse Chalet and in the new Creekside Lodge. Go to the Lids on Kids website for more information on kids & helmets.
Chairlift Safety
Mountain Adventure programs include instruction and use of chairlifts and/or tows. Riding a lift may occur without an instructor. Children may be required to ride the chairlift with other children in the class, Holiday Valley employees or other adults in the lift line. Riding a chairlift can be a hazardous activity for your child. By allowing your child to enroll, you acknowledge the inherent risks of skiing and accept any and all injury to your child.
