7 Week Group Lesson

Experience the thrill of skiing in a fun and supportive environment with our Ski and Snowboard Group Lessons. Designed for all levels, our group lessons provide expert instruction, personalized feedback, and a social atmosphere that makes learning to ski or snowboard both enjoyable and effective.

Only offered on Weekends

7-Week Group Lessons

Programs begin Saturday January 4th or Sunday January 5th and runs for 7 weeks
For Ages 7+
Programs do not run on Family Weekend, February 15th or 16th
All programs will have one make up day with a lesson if the hill closes during the scheduled lessons. If the hill does not close, a bonus day without a lesson will be provided in week 8
Programs include a 1 1/2 hour lesson per day plus a 4-hour lift ticket for day of the lesson. (Lessons are not transferable)
When Lakeridge is open, lessons will run
If you are unable to attend all 7 sessions you will forfeit your missed lesson(s)
Lessons go out on time! It is your responsibility to arrive 5 minutes prior to the beginning of your lesson. Lakeridge will not assist with connecting late arrivals with their groups. If you miss your lesson due to lateness you forfeit your lesson
Minimum of 6 persons to run a group with the same ability
Lessons run in all weather conditions. example: rain, snow, warm and cold temperatures
2 hour parent lift ticket available at $42.25 + HST for the parent of a child in lessons
Cancellations or changes must be done two weeks before start of programs. A $70.60 + HST Administration fee will be applied to all refunds. Programs begin on January 4th & 5th. No refunds after December 28th, 2024.

Ski Lesson Levels

Exploration Bronze : Can make snowplow turns
Exploration Silver : Starts turn in a wedge (pizza) becomes parallel (French Fries)
Exploration Gold : Basic parallel turns (on green runs)
Adventure Bronze : Basic parallel turns and basic pole plant (on blue runs)
Adventure Silver : Linking parallel turns and uses edging (on blue runs)
Adventure Gold : Edging and short radius turns on blue runs
Performance Bronze : Varies turn shape
Performance Silver : Centre stance and maintains constant speed and control on black runs
Performance Gold : Instructor Level

Snowboard Lesson Levels

New : Still developing balance on board edge
Basics : Can balance on heal & toe edge of board, can move down the hill in a pendulum motion
Turning : Can make S shaped turns
Cruising : Has relaxed body position while riding
Ripping : Maintains fluid movements at high speeds while turning

Juniors (Ages 7 – 17)

Regular $829.25 + HST | Anytime Pass Holder Price : $681.60 + HST

Never Ever : (NE) Means you have never skied before
Beginner : Means consistent snowplow turns or mix of parallel & snowplow turns (comfortable mounting and dismounting chair lift without assistance)
Intermediate : Means consistent parallel skis when making turns
Advanced : Means edging and varied turn shape with controlled speed using parallel skis on advanced terrain

Day & Time	Activity	Availability
Saturday - 9:15am to 10:45am	Skiing	Call for Availability
Saturday - 11:15am to 12:45pm	Skiing	Call for Availability
Saturday - 2:00pm to 3:30pm	Skiing	Call for Availability
Sunday - 9:15am to 10:45am	Skiing	Call for Availability
Sunday - 11:15am to 12:45pm	Skiing	Call for Availability
Sunday - 2:00pm to 3:30pm	Skiing	Call for Availability
Saturday - 9:15am to 10:45am	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE
Saturday - 11:15am to 12:45pm	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE
Saturday - 2:00pm to 3:30pm	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE
Sunday - 9:15am to 10:45am	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE
Sunday - 11:15am to 12:45pm	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE
Sunday - 2:00pm to 3:30pm	Snowboarding	AVAILABLE

NOTE : All students in the 7 Week Group Program are required to UPLOAD a photo (no hats or glasses – head shot only) for their lift pass. To get the most out of our services, we invite you to create a profile on our website. Click on “SIGN IN” located at the top of this page.

Lessons for ages 6 and under please refer to the Private lesson page Private lessons

Instructor in Training

For Ages 12+
Cost is $200.00 + HST
You must commit to one or two days per weekend- Saturday or Sunday
Commit to 7 weeks, starting on January 6th or 7th (you will not be volunteering on Family Weekend)
You will receive 3-day training course prior to the season. Your child will be evaluated and must pass the course
One training session for 1-hour a day on the day they volunteer for 7-weeks
Minimal Ski level of Adventure Bronze is required. (must be able to parallel ski blue runs)
To join the Instructor in Training Program attend our JOB FAIR on Sunday October 20th between the hours of 10m to 3pm