Camps & Programs - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Seasonal Programs

Camps & Clinics
Multi-Day Fun

Our instructors will help you develop your skills and explore more of the mountain with confidence. Lessons with the same instructor and group each week help take the pressure off learning!

2024-25 WINTER RECREATION GUIDE ONLINE NOW

Snow Sport Recreation Guide

The Winter Rec Guide: Reserve Your Snow Sports Now!

Our 2024/25 Winter Snow Sports Recreation Guide is now available! Click to download the pdf or pickup a printed magazine at one of our island distribution locations: Ski Tak Hut, Blue Toque, ROAM Media, Alternative Groove, The Comox Valley & Campbell River Visitor Centres, VI Public Libraries, and some recreation centres. If you already know what program you'd like to book or are looking for more details, please contact us at lessons@mountwashington.ca Our Rec Sales Agents are available via email and phone to assist with booking your experience.

We can't wait to hear from you and help reserve your snow sports. You can also click here to view Lesson & Rental details on pages of our website. Let it snow, let it snow!

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SEASONAL PROGRAMS TOT

TINY TOT

5-Week Program: Introduce your little ones to the sport of skiing in a fun and safe environment! Our instructors and daycare team will teach the basics of ski equipment, mobility and beginner skiing skills through games and fun activities. Lessons take place in our tots interactive courtyard. Our goal will be to have tots on the teaching carpet by the end of the program. Includes equipment and hot chocolate.

Tiny Tot 5-Week Ski Only Program

START DATE

Ages

Times

Price

January 9th, 2025
(Thursdays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
February 20th, 2025
(Thursdays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
February 22nd, 2025
(Saturdays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
February 23rd, 2025
(Sundays)
 2-3 only
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Includes lift ticket, hot chocolate and rentals

SEASONAL PROGRAMS TOT

MIGHTY TOTS

5-week program: New this winter! We’re going back to half day programming! 2.5 hour lesson with a snack to maximize skill development in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. Tots are grouped together in similar-ability skiing and snowboarding classes with the same instructor for all 5 weeks.

*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

Book a second Mighty Tots session for the same child and save $50! **Must be booked at the same time. Book over the phone or in person to receive discount.

Mighty Tots 5 Week Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 4-6 SKI
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
5-6 SNOWBOARD
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 4-6 SKI
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 5-6 SNOWBOARD
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
February 22nd, 2025
(Saturdays)
 4-6 SKI
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
February 22nd, 2025
(Saturdays)
5-6 SNOWBOARD
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
February 23rd, 2025
(Sundays)
 4-6 SKI
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
February 23rd, 2025
(Sundays)
5-6 SNOWBOARD
9:30 am-12:00 pm
or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Seasonal Rental
(add-on)
 
In Cart Option 
 $199.00
$199.00

SEASONAL PROGRAMS CHILD

FREERIDE

10-week program: The Freeride Program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies. Every Saturday or Sunday your child will be grouped with the same instructor to allow for awesome skill progression and tons of fun. Lunch is supervised and can be purchased as an additional option.

Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend 
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

Freeride 10-Week Ski Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Seasonal Rental
(add-on)
 
 
$199.00
$199.00
Supervised Lunch
 
 12 pm - 1 pm
$129.00
$129.00

 

Freeride 10-Week Snowboard Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Seasonal Rental
(add-on)
 
 
$199.00
$199.00
Supervised Lunch
 
 12 pm - 1 pm
$129.00
$129.00

MTN KIDS HOLIDAY 3-DAY CAMPS

TOT & CHILD HOLIDAY CAMPS

Join the Mountain Kids Holiday camp during the Christmas Holidays, Family Day weekend or Spring Break! This 3 day camp focuses on skill development through fun, games and exercises. Mornings are spent working on skills, while the afternoon consists of games and fun activities in the snow. Includes: Three full days of lessons and supervised lunch. For all ability levels. 

Book a second Holiday Camp session for the same child and save $50! **Must be booked at the same time. Book over the phone or in-person to receive discount.
ADD ONS!
ADD rentals to any camp for $30/day
ADD a lift ticket to a camp to any lesson for $30/day. (7-12 Yrs)

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Dec 26-28, 2024
 4-6 ski, 5-6 snowboard
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Jan 1-3, 2025
 4-6 ski, 5-6 snowboard
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Feb 14-16, 2025
 4-6 ski, 5-6 snowboard
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Mar 18-20, 2025
 4-6 ski, 5-6 snowboard
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Mar 25-27, 2025
 4-6 ski, 5-6 snowboard
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Dec 26-28, 2024
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Jan 1-3, 2025
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Feb 14-16, 2025
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Mar 18-20, 2025
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Mar 25-27, 2025
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day

2-DAY PARK CAMP

CHILD PARK CAMP

Looking to hone your skills in the park? Let our pros teach you the basic of jumping and safe landings in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Includes: 2 full days of lessons and supervised lunch. Participants must be Ability Level 3+ 

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Dec 30-31, 2024
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Feb 15-16, 2025
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
each day
Supervised Lunch
12 pm - 1 pm
 
 
 

SEASONAL PROGRAMS CHILD

VI RIDERS SNOWBOARD

10-week program: VI Riders is a freestyle development program for Snowboarders. The focus of our program is on learning new tricks and mastering the fundamentals of snowboarding. Riders will work on all-mountain skills and spend time learning tricks in the terrain park. Rider development is of a freestyle nature and training is in a fun, confidence-building atmosphere. Riders must be Ability Level 3+   

Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend 
Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

ADD-ONS
Lunch: 1 day/week $129; 2 days/week $258

VI Riders 10-Week Snowboard Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Lunch
(add-ons)
 
 
 
In Cart Option
January 11th, 2025
(Saturday & Sundays)
 7-12
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Lunch
(add-on)
 
 
 
In Cart Option

SEASONAL PROGRAMS YOUTH

YOUTH FREERIDE

10-week program: The Freeride Program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle, race and general improvement strategies. Every Saturday or Sunday your child will be grouped with the same instructor to allow for awesome skill progression and tons of fun. Lunch is supervised and can be purchased as an additional option.

Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend 
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

Freeride 10-Week Ski Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Seasonal Rental
(add-on)
 
 
In Cart Option
$329.00
Lunch
 
12 pm - 1 pm
In Cart Option
$129.00

 

Freeride 10-Week Snowboard Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 30

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Seasonal Rental
(add-on)
 
 
In Cart Option
$329.00
Lunch
 
12 pm - 1 pm
In Cart Option
$129.00

SEASONAL PROGRAMS YOUTH

VI RIDERS SNOWBOARD

10-week program: VI Riders is a freestyle development program for snowboarders. The focus is on learning new tricks and mastering the fundamentals of snowboarding. Riders will work on all-mountain skills and spend time learning tricks in the terrain park. Rider development is of a freestyle nature and training is in a fun, confidence-building atmosphere. Riders must be Ability Level 3+.

Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend 
*Please note: See ability levels on our ability guide.

VI Riders 10-Week Snowboard Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Early Bird Price

Price After Nov 3

January 11th, 2025
(Saturdays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
January 11th & 12th, 2025
(Saturdays & Sundays)
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
ADD-ONS
 
Lunch: 1 day/week $129
Lunch: 2 days/week $258
In Cart Options

SEASONAL PROGRAMS ADULT

ADULT FREERIDE

5-week program: This program promotes the development of all mountain skiing and riding by combining elements of freestyle and general improvement strategies. Meet new skiing and riding buddies while working with the same pro, gives you the opportunity to learn something new each week, as you develop your technique through exercises and guided mileage. Adults are grouped by ability level and First timers are welcome! 

Note: Classes are not offered over the Family Day Weekend 
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

Freeride 5 Week Ski Program

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

January 12th, 2025
(Sundays)
 19+
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
February 23rd, 2025
(Sundays)
 19+
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Add-on
Adult Seasonal Rentals
 
 In Cart Option
$329.00

HOLIDAY CAMP YOUTH

2-DAY YOUTH PARK CAMP

Looking to hone your skills in the park? Let our pros teach you the basics of jumping and safe landings in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Includes: Two full days of lessons and supervised lunch. Participants must be Ability Level 3+  

Note: Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

2-Day Park Camp

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Dec 30-31, 2024
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
(Each day)
Feb 15-16 2025
 13-18
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
(Each day)
ADD rentals to any camp for $45! per day * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45 per day!"
(add-on)

SEASONAL PROGRAMS ADULT

ALL TERRAIN CAMP

Looking to improve your ski skills on the corduroy? Venture off-piste? Conquer the steeps, trees and powder with confidence? Join our top pros for two days of fun on diverse terrain with other like-minded skiing and snowboarding buddies. Includes a delicious lunch each day from our food and beverage staff  Includes 5.5 hours of instruction each day and lunch
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.
ADD-ONS*
ADD rentals to any lesson for $45!
ADD a lift ticket to any lesson for $45!

All Terrain Camp

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Feb 8th & 9th, 2025
(2-day)
 19+
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
*ADD rentals to any camp for $45! * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45!

SEASONAL PROGRAMS ADULT

WOMEN'S ESCAPE CAMP

Have you always wanted to venture off-piste but lacked the confidence? Or do you want to take your skiing or riding to the next level in a fun and supportive environment? Then this is the camp for you! A “Women Only” camp taught by our top talented female pros. Women of similar abilities will be grouped for a fun and memorable weekend on the slopes. Pros will escort you to a delicious meal from our food and beverage staff

Includes 5.5 hours of instruction each day and lunch

Women's Escape Camp

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Jan 25th & 26th, 2025
(2-day)
 19+
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Mar 8th & 9th, 2025
(2-day)
 19+
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Add-on Rentals*
 
 In Cart Option
$45.00
Add-on Lift Ticket*
 
 In Cart Option
$45.00
*ADD rentals to any camp for $45! * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45/per day! *Daycare discounts are available, see Snow School for details

SEASONAL PROGRAMS ADULT

WOMEN'S WEEK

Enjoy our Women’s Week Packages and special Après all week long. A “Women Only” program taught and designed especially for women. Women of similar abilities are grouped into classes to meet new friends and re-visit old ones as you improve your skiing and riding technique. After a morning of fun on the slopes, our pros will escort you to a delicious meal from our food and beverage staff. Alpine Women’s Week lessons include a 2-hour women’s only lesson from 10 am-12 pm, and a delicious lunch from our Food and Beverage Crew.

Daycare discounts are available, see Snow School for details.
*Please note: We’ve added an extra skiing ability level. Please see ability levels on our ability guide.

*ADD rentals to any camp for $45! * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45!
NOTE: Remember to select a day from Feb 24-28 when in shopping cart.

Women's Week (19+)

Start Date

Ages

Times

Price

Feb 24-28, 2025
SKI -  19+
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Feb 24-28, 2025
SNOWBOARD -  19+
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Add-on Rentals*
 
 
$45.00
Add-on Lift Ticket*
 
 In Cart Option
$45.00

BOOK SKI

BOOK SNOWBOARD

*ADD rentals to any camp for $45! * ADD a lift ticket to any camp for $45! *Daycare discounts are available, see Snow School for details

The Ability Guide

Use our easy-to-follow Ability Guide online or in the Recreation Guide to find your skill level for our seasonal and drop-in lesson programs. If you're new to snow sports, discover what Green Circle, Blue Square and Black Diamond trail ratings mean.

Ability Guide is for Tots, Children, Youth and Adults; beginner to expert.
RESERVE Purchase Your Lesson
IMPORTANT Know Before You Go

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please go online to mountwashington.ca to book or call (250) 338-1386 ext 384, to speak with a lesson specialist. Class sizes are limited to ensure fun and safety

Know before you go! Prepare to make the most of your time with us on the snow.
  • Allow a minimum of 1.25 hours between your arrival in the resort or departing your condo and the lesson start time (i.e. for a 9 am lesson, plan to arrive by 8 am).
  • If you already have equipment please proceed directly to the outdoor lesson meeting areas. If you require a pass please visit the Ticket Windows outside of the Alpine Lodge.
  • You are responsible for supervising your child (4+ years) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
  • Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
  • Consider checking in the night before! On nights that the resort is open for night skiing, you are welcome to visit us in the Experience Centre until 8 pm.
  • You are responsible for supervising your child (4yr +) prior to meeting the instructor on the snow 10 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson start time.
  • Please be aware that all lessons start promptly at the scheduled start time regardless of weather conditions or reduced lift operations. There are no refunds for missed lessons.
  • You are responsible for meeting your child in the assigned meeting place outside Mountain Kids. Mount Washington is responsible for supervising your child during scheduled lesson times only. Tots will not be released on their own and you may be charged for additional care.
Knowing your reservation number will speed up the check-in process. If possible, please also have this handy upon arrival. Thanks for choosing to visit us at the Mount Washington Snow School! We look forward to welcoming you on the snow you soon.

Lesson Cancellation Policy

  • All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
  • Lessons can be cancelled or rescheduled more than 48 hours in advance. Please call the Snow School at 250-338-1386 ext. 384 or email cancellations@mountwashington.ca.
  • There are no refunds or changes allowed within 48 hours of the lesson time unless due to a medical issue or illness.
  • No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
  • Guests who are late for their lessons will not be able to join. We will do our best to rebook for later that day.

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