Junior & Kinder Camp

Ability Levels: All | Half-Day or Full-Day

Dates: December 18–20, 21–23, 26–28, 29–31, January 2–4, March 16–18, 18–20, 23–25

Our holiday camps are a 3-day adventure designed to turn your kiddos into shredding pros! Each day of at camp is spent with the same instructor and group, learning new skills in a fun and exciting learning environment. Groups will be split by ability and skill set, so please refer to our online Ability Chart prior to registration to ensure accurate grouping.

Lift ticket and equipment not included.

Kinder Camp – Ages 3-5

Ability Levels: All
Ratio: 4:1
Times: 9:30am or 12:30pm
Duration: 2.5hrs

AM or PM Price: $325
Dates: December 18–20, 21–23, 26–28, 29–31, January 2–4, March 16–18, 18–20, 23–25

Junior Camp – Ages 6-12

Ability Levels: All
Ratio: 6:1
Times: 9:00am
Duration: 3 or 6hrs

Price: $325 Half-Day | $395 Full-Day (Lunch Included)
Dates: December 18–20, 21–23, 26–28, 29–31, January 2–4, March 16–18, 18–20, 23–25

Required Equipment:

  • Minimum 16” bike with front and rear hand brakes. No coaster brakes allowed disk brakes highly recommended.
  • Front suspension is recommended but not required for the lower levels.
  • Well-fitted quality bike helmet mandatory. Gloves, Knee, Elbow pads are highly recommended.
  • Kids must carry their own water and snacks. Lunch & Spare clothes can be stored at RED.
  • All equipment will be inspected daily to ensure safety and risk management.
  • Appropriate bike clothing

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS, MEDICAL INFORMATION AND CONSENT FORM:

Notice to parents and guardians: The acknowledgment of risks, medical information and consent form must be completed by the parent or guardian of each participant.

General Information

  • Lesson registration for the 2025/26 season will open on October 22.
  • Book the following lessons online:

    Daily private and group lessons can be booked over the phone or through email. Please call 778-457-5001 or email snowschool@redresort.com

  • Unless stated, lessons do not include lift passes or rental equipment.
  • Lessons must be booked in advance. Day-of bookings may be accepted if there is availability. Program availability and lesson formats are subject to change. Guests participating in a lesson receive 20% off their lift ticket when you purchase them in the Snow School building.
  • We require all children age 12 and under to be picked up by a parent at the end of their lesson.
  • Season Passholders: Please call 778-457-5001 or email snowschool@redresort.com to receive your Season Pass Discount. We are unable to provide the discount online at this time.

Know Before You Go:

Welcome to your ski or snowboard lesson with Red Mountain Snow School! If you are about to join us for a lesson out on the slopes, there are a couple of things to know before you get here.

  • Come dressed to be outside! Lesson participants should come prepared in warm winter jackets, snow pants, mitts or gloves & a face warmer/neck tube. We recommend long ski socks and wool or fleece base layers to wear underneath your clothes. Hand warmers and toe warmers can be purchased in our Piste Off Retail Shop.
  • Helmets are mandatory for everyone 18 and under, and highly recommended for everyone 19+. Goggles are recommended to help with snow, sun and wind.
  • If you have your own equipment, please ensure it fits before your lesson starts. If you are renting equipment, arrive an hour early to get through the rental shop before your lesson starts.
  • All program participants are required to have a lift ticket or season’s pass on them during a lesson.

  • Red Mountain Snow School is located in a log cabin between the Magic Carpet and Silverlode Chairlift. Come check in with our Snow School staff 5-10 minutes before your lesson starts and we will show you where to meet your instructor.
  • All lessons will start promptly at the scheduled start time. Allow yourself enough time to pick up pre-purchased lift tickets or rental equipment before heading to your lesson.
  • Meet your instructor at outside the signed meeting zone/flag approximately 10 minutes before your scheduled lesson. The flag colour corresponds to your ability level (see our Ability Level chart if you are unsure).
  • Your lesson will end back in the same location where you started. Please note that all children 12 and under must be picked up at the end of their lesson.

Ability Levels

Level 1 – Never Ever

skiSKI - Has never skied before, cannot stop independently/control speed

skiSNOWBOARD - Has never snowboarded before, cannot stop independently/control speed.

Level 2 – Beginner

skiSKI - Can ski in a snow plow, turning and stopping safely on gentle terrain. In control riding the Magic Carpet and I am working towards being comfortable on Green runs.

skiSNOWBOARD - Can side slip on the heel and toe edge, and stop safely. Can change direction side to side (pendulum) and am learning to make individual turns. In control riding the Magic Carpet and I am working towards being comfortable on Green runs.

Level 3 – Novice

skiSKI - Can ski some parallel, may start my turns with a snow plow on steeper terrain. Can sometimes ski in uneven snow on sides of run. I am working towards skiing Blue runs. Can ski all runs on Silverlode chairlift, and progressing to intermediate runs on other chairlifts such as Topping and Paradise Chairlift.

skiSNOWBOARD – Can link turns on Green runs. Working on linking turns on Blue runs. Can get on and off chairlifts with confidence. Comfortable riding the Silverlode Chairlift, and progressing to intermediate runs on other chairlifts such as Topping and Paradise Chairlift.

Level 4 – Intermediate

skiSKI – Can consistently parallel ski on all groomed terrain. Using poles to pole plant. Working on skiing ungroomed snow, some trees and moguls. Comfortable riding Topping Creek and Paradise Chairlift.

skiSNOWBOARD - Can confidently link turns on Blue runs. Uses the lower body to control snowboard. Working on riding ungroomed snow, some trees and moguls. Comfortable riding Topping Creek and Paradise Chairlift.

Level 5 – Advanced

skiSKI – Can parallel ski on all Black groomed runs. I can hold an edge on steep terrain, and carve turn on Blue runs. I can ski with control through trees and bumps on Blue and some Black runs. Working on mastering rhythm and control in all areas. Comfortable riding all chairlifts.

skiSNOWBOARD - Can confidently ride all groomed runs and working on developing my performance riding. I can stay centered and mobile over my board when riding moguls and variable terrain. I am comfortable riding at speed on all Blue and Black tree runs. Working on mastering rhythm and control in all areas. Comfortable riding all chairlifts.

Cancellation Policy

  • All lessons must be paid in full at the time of booking.
  • Lessons may be refunded or re-booked more than 48 hours in advance with a $25 admin fee per lesson. Any re-booked lesson must be dated within the current season. Within 48 hours of the start of the lesson, there will be no refunds or option to re-book. Guests who are late for their lesson may not be able to join.
  • All lessons are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment or extreme weather. Participants will be notified 24hrs in advance and will be given the option to re-book or refund the original payment method.
  • Once a Club or Camp has commenced, there will be no refunds or make-up days for missed lessons issued.