SNOWHAWKS Children's Programs

The Learning Center at Mohawk Mountain offers the highest quality instruction in skiing and snowboarding.  SNOWHAWKS, our specially developed programming for kids ages 13 and under, is designed to improve your child’s skills, challenge them, and instill a life-long love of and respect for the snow sports.  We offer learning opportunities for a variety of ages and abilities.

PARTICIPANTS AND PARENTS – PLEASE BE AWARE

Use of lifts is an integral part of skiing and not without risk.  You or your children may use lifts alone, with other participants or with an instructor.  Learning to use a lift is part of the training curriculum.  Using lifts is dependent on size and skill level.  Children remain in Snow Hawks learning areas until they can use lifts independently.

SNOWHAWKS:

MINI SLYDERS (Skiers ages 5 thru 9),  MINI RYDERS (Snowboarders ages 6 thru 9), RYDERS ( Boarders ages 10-13) and SLYDERS (Skiers ages 10-13):

(Have a four year old? Click Here!)

Two Hour Lesson Sessions:
Saturday & Sunday and Holidays ( Holiday periods are 12/24/12-1/1/13, 1/21/13, 2/15/13-2/19/13)

• Morning Session: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
• Afternoon Session: 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays:

• Morning session 10:00 to 12:00 (starts January 2013)

Rates:
$80.00 -  8 Hour Lift Ticket and Snowhawk Lesson
$95.00 - 8 Hour Lift Ticket, Snowhawk Lesson and rental equipment package
(If you would prefer a 4 hour lift ticket in your Snowhawks package, deduct  $5.00)

$43 - Snowhawks lesson only ( for season passholders - you must have a lift ticket or season pass to participate in a Snowhawks lesson.)

Snowhawks is a super program for children ages five to thirteen  years old.  MINI SLYDERS and MINI RYDERS  teach skiing and snowboarding skills using age-appropriate techniques.  We incorporate FUN into every lesson! Snowhawks begins the weekend of Christmas and is available every weekend including holidays. Snowhawks is also available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting in January 2013.

Ryders and Slyders is the next step in the Snowhawks progression, geared towards children ten to thirteen years of age. Beginning the weekend before Christmas and available every weekend including holidays, we bring your skier or snowboarder to the next level, skillwise! Ryders is proud to utilize Burton “Learn to Ride” techniques for snowboarders.

15 minutes prior to lesson time, participants in Mini Slyders, Mini Ryders, Ryders and Slyders should gather in the HAWKS NEST, located next to the Wonder Carpet Lift area, which is just left of the Ski School Meeting Place. The instructors in both programs are specially trained to make your child’s day at Mohawk an enjoyable one. Their priority is to accommodate each student’s needs, interests and abilities. After the session, children are dismissed in the Hawk’s Nest. We encourage parents to meet with their child’s instructor to discuss their needs and progression. Our aim is to get your child comfortable on the snow and excited to come back and hit the slopes!

You can save time by pre-registering for Snowhawks programs by purchasing online through EXPRESS LINE, our online store.  Required waivers and rental agreement forms are available for download, or can be completed upon your arrival at Mohawk Mountain. All waivers and agreement forms will require a parent/guardian signature.

All preregistration must be completed online through our Express Line by at least 4 pm the day before your program of choice in order for us to process your request.

We recommend arriving an hour before the lesson time to ensure your child will be on time for their lesson.  Late arrivals will be offered a spot in the next scheduled lesson.

Only private lessons can be booked over the phone.

ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS: Call The Learning Center at Mohawk Mountain to discuss ski instruction opportunities for your special needs child.  You can reach them at 860.672.0161, or visit them at the Learning Center desk in the lower level of the Main Lodge.

PARENT & TOTS (Four Year Old Program)

One of the great joys in life is introducing your child to something you love…and skiing is no exception!  The Learning Center at Mohawk Mountain has developed a special learning opportunity for parents and four-year old children to share. To participate, you must be an all-mountain skier (NEW! Snowboarding instruction through Parent-Tot will be offered twice in 2013!  More information will be available on our website).  Skilled instructors from the Leaning Center at Mohawk Mountain will instruct parents in tips and techniques for introducing very young children to a lifetime of healthy activity through skiing. Ski safely with your child as they learn how to make their first skiing turns and take their first lift ride. Parent-Tot lessons are offered weekends and holidays on the following schedule: 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Parent-Tot is also offered on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The Parent-Tot Program will not be offered Feb 19-Feb 22, 2013.

Nutmeg (Beginner Area) Lift tickets for both the parent and the child are included in your Parent-Tot Program purchase. You may choose to purchase a  4 hour or 8 hour ticket:. You can upgrade your Nutmeg ticket to an all-mountain ticket at any time.

RATES:

Parent-Tot programs are very popular, and have limited space.  We strongly suggest you pre-register for your program. All preregistration can be completed online through our Express Line. Register by 4:00 pm the day before your program of choice in order for us to process your request. Registration can be also be done in person at the Learning Center Desk or in the Rentals Department.  We do not pre-register for Parent-Tot over the phone.

Please arrive at least one hour before your scheduled lesson time. The lesson starts promptly at 10:30 or 1:30. If you are late, you risk forfeiting your spot due to popularity of the program. (The skiing parent must be able to ski intermediate terrain or you will forfeit your spot in the program.)