Whistler Mountain Village Base
Lessons are available at the Whistler Village location between November 24, 2011 and April 22, 2012. Full day lessons begin at 9:00 AM and include a healthy lunch. Half day lessons begin at 8:45 AM & 12:30 PM.
All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the lesson.
Lesson Descriptions
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (3-6 years) - Whistler Blackcomb children's instructors are the best of the best. They are patient, caring, encouraging and very supportive every step of the way. Lift tickets are complimentary for children 6 and under.
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (7-12 years) - Children will spend the day with their instructor and group sliding, exploring, laughing, learning and playing.
Private Lessons (3-18 years) - One-on-one. There's no better way to accelerate learning. Flexible schedules with a high comfort level. Top instructors from Whistler Blackcomb children's school are available for half and full day private lessons.
All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.
Blackcomb Mountain Upper Village Base
Lessons are available at the Blackcomb Base location between December 10, 2011 and April 15, 2012. Full day lessons begin at 9:00 AM and include a healthy lunch. Half day lessons begin at 8:45 AM & 12:30 PM.
All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the lesson.
Lesson Descriptions
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (3-6 years) - Whistler Blackcomb children's instructors are the best of the best. They are patient, caring, encouraging and very supportive every step of the way. Lift tickets are complimentary for children 6 and under.
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (7-12 years) - Children will spend the day with their instructor and group sliding, exploring, laughing, learning and playing.
Private Lessons (3-18 years) - One-on-one. There's no better way to accelerate learning. Flexible schedules with a high comfort level. Top instructors from Whistler Blackcomb children's school are available for half and full day private lessons.
All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.
Whistler Mountain Creekside Base
Lessons are avialble at the Whistler Mountain Creekside base location between December 10, 2011 and April 15, 2012. Full day lessons begin at 9:00 AM and include a healthy lunch. Half day lessons begin at 8:45 AM & 12:30 PM.
All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the lesson.
Lesson Descriptions
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (3-6 years) - Whistler Blackcomb children's instructors are the best of the best. They are patient, caring, encouraging and very supportive every step of the way. Lift tickets are complimentary for children 6 and under.
Children's Ski & Snowboard Programs (7-12 years) - Children will spend the day with their instructor and group sliding, exploring, laughing, learning and playing.
Private Lessons (3-18 years) - One-on-one. There's no better way to accelerate learning. Flexible schedules with a high comfort level. Top instructors from Whistler Blackcomb children's school are available for half and full day private lessons.
All Ski and Snowboard School programs must be booked at least 56 hours prior to your arrival to take advantage of the listed rates.
Childcare
Whistler Blackcomb offers fully licensed childcare programs for children aged 18 to 48 months. All childcare staff are trained in First Aid and love kids. They offer complimentary TELUS pagers so you can rest assured that everything is fine and enjoy your ski day with total piece of mind.
Drop-off is between 8 AM & 10 AM. Pick-up is no later than 3:30 PM.
Childcare Policies
Please take a moment to complete the 'Emergency Information Form' and bring it with you on the first day to save time during registration.
New childcare regulations require parents to bring a photo of their child to put on file with their Emergency form.
Please note: Age restrictions refer to the age of the child while in Whistler, not at the time the booking is made. Parents may be asked to show proof of their child's date of birth because of licensing regulations. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, passport or medical card with child's birth date on the first day of daycare.
Please read the Whistler Blackcomb Illness and Medication Policy.
Ski and Snowboard Ability Charts
To ensure you are taking the appropriate lesson for your ability level, reference the following information.
Ski Ability Levels
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Level
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Description
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| 1 |
First Time Skier
- Never skied before. Or is not yet able to do a snowplow on a gentle slope. |
| 2 |
Novice - Can do snowplow turns in control on gentle slopes. Prefer to ski at a slow pace. Green runs remain a bit of a challenge. |
| 3 |
Comfortable Novice - Ability to link strong snowplow turns or wide stance parallel. Feel comfortable on green runs but rarely venture onto blue runs. May add poles at this level. |
| 4 |
Intermediate - Able to ski parallel turns with pole plant. Can ski most blue runs, more advanced blues remain a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. |
| 5 |
Advanced - Able to ski strong parallel turns with a pole plant on all blue runs and easy black runs. Learning, short turns, off piste, moguls, powder and more difficult terrain. |
| 6 |
Expert - Enjoy the challenge of skiing in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills. |
Snowboard Ability Levels
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Level
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Description
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| 1 |
First Time Snowboarder
- Never snowboarded before. |
| 2 |
Novice - Able to slide and stop, both front-side, backside and attempting to link turns on gentle terrain. |
| 3 |
Comfortable Novice - Able to link sweeping pivot turns on gentle green terrain and ready to venture onto green runs. |
| 4 |
Intermediate - Can snowboard comfortably on all green runs and some blue runs. More difficult blue runs are sometimes a challenge. Would like to explore more varied terrain. |
| 5 |
Advanced - Able to link turns on blue runs and easy black runs. Learning short turns, off piste terrain, small jumps, powder and difficult terrain. |
| 6 |
Expert - Enjoy the challenge of snowboarding in control in all conditions and terrain and want to refine these skills. |
DISCOVER WHISTLER DAYS
Get 30% OFF during special value periods of the season.
- Opening day - December 18, 2011
- January 2 - February 12, 2012
- April 13 - April 22, 2012
Your Child's Day
Your child will spend the day with their instructor and group sliding, exploring, laughing, learning and playing.
If your child has special dietary requirements please discuss them with your Travel Consultant when making your reservation and again when you arrive to drop off your child. Please be aware that Whistler Blackcomb tries to operate "nut free" facilities so they ask that you do not pack any nut products should you choose to pack your own lunch or snack.
3-4 year olds have lunch and story time between 11:30 AM and 1 PM. 5-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds eat lunch in different seatings from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Actual time on snow will vary depending on weather conditions, the group's ability and stamina. Some groups will take a quick 30-minute lunch with no breaks and others, usually those who are at the early stages of learning to slide on snow and those groups with younger children, will take more frequent breaks throughout the day to rest and recuperate.
Pick up time is at 3:30 PM from the base area. You will be required to sign a form, releasing your child from the class at the end of the day.
Before You Arrive:
- Ensure that they are well rested, have eaten breakfast, and have recovered from jet lag.
- Bring them dressed and ready to ski or snowboard.
- Don't worry about tears! Instructors are kind, caring and trained to calm the fears of your child.
- If you wish to check on your child, please phone, watch from afar, or ask about the Parent Pager program for infants and toddlers.
What To Bring:
Remember, weather conditions can change rapidly. Please ensure that your child is equipped with the following and that all belongings are labeled. A helmet is mandatory for all children and teens aged 3-18 yrs participating in ski and snowboard programs.
- Warm hat and neck gaitor
- Goggles and/or sunglasses depending on the weather
- Sunscreen and lip balm applied. They will reapply after lunch.
- Waterproof & insulated mittens, gloves, jacket and pants
- Long underwear and turtleneck
- Warm dry socks