Snowflakes
8 weeks / ages 4 – 5
(Lift tickets oR SEASON PASS are required and must be purchased separately for all 8-week programs.)
*NEW ski + Snowboard beginner to intermediate program | L1,2
*NEW*Get ready for an exciting introduction to snow lifts and beginner equipment — perfect for your youngest riders! This one-hour session is packed with sliding, climbing, and snowy fun designed to build confidence, coordination, and a love for the slopes. With parent involvement encouraged, our friendly instructors work closely with both you and your child to ensure a safe and joyful start to their snow journey. Starting on the flats of our beginner area, riders will progress to the magic carpet lift when they’re ready. Ideal for Never-Evers and Level 1 riders. For your convenience, children can be dropped off at the beginner hill, where a Snow School supervisor will greet you and handle sign-in — then they’re off to the fun! L1,2
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Days of the Week |
Duration |
timeslots |
Price |
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WEDNESDAYS |
Wed Jan 7th – Feb 25th |
6PM – 7PM |
$499 |
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SATURDAYS |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
930PM – 1030AM |
$499 |
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SATURDAYS |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) | 10:45AM – 11:45AM | $499 |
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SATURDAYS |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
12:45PM – 1:45PM |
$499 |
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SATURDAYS (Ski – Sold Out) |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
2PM – 3PM |
$499 |
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SUNDAYS |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
930PM – 1030AM |
$499 |
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SUNDAYS (Ski – Sold Out) |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
10:45AM – 11:45AM | $499 |
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SUNDAYS |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
12:45PM – 1:45PM |
$499 |
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SUNDAYS |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
2PM – 3PM |
$499 |
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ski + Snowboard advanced program | L3+
Midweek is an shortened version of our 2 hour weekend program just enough time to get out after a busy day of school with one small break to warm up if needed. Weekend program is back by popular demand to a half day program, we will run assessments the first week to ensure our little riders are in the most compatible group. Please be aware that this age group takes their time before using the chair lift as all children in the group lesson must be independent enough to manage the steep terrain at the top of the green hill on their own. These riders must be able to put on their own equipment and have some experience on the chairlift on green runs The program wraps up with a special team event in the final week to celebrate progress and new friendships! L3+
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Days of the Week |
STARTS (No classes Sat–Mon (Family Day wknd). Friday runs as usual) |
timeslots |
Price |
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WEDNESDAYS |
Wed Jan 7th – Feb 25th |
6PM – 730PM |
$549 |
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SATURDAYS |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
10AM – 12PM |
$629 |
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SATURDAYS |
Sat Jan 10th – Mar 7th (no class Family Day Weekend) | 1PM – 3PM | $629 |
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SUNDAYS |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
10AM – 12PM |
$629 |
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SUNDAYS |
Sun Jan 11th – Mar 8th (no class Family Day Weekend) |
1PM – 3PM |
$629 |
PROGRAM FULL?
Call or email Guest Services to join the waitlist. We also release new spots regularly—check back often for availability!
📞 705-835-2790 ext. 1344
What you Need to Know
Students should meet outside the main chalet beside the Après Patio stage. Signs will indicate gathering points for each program (i.e. Snowflakes, High Flyers, etc.). Please wait at the appropriate sign where an instructor will meet you.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time to ensure you can locate the appropriate group and meet your instructor.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, please report to the Lessons desk at guest services and they will radio a supervisor who can connect you with your group.
Lift tickets are not included in the program price. Please make sure your child has a valid lift ticket or seasons pass when they begin their program. Students will not be permitted on the lifts until they have a valid pass/ticket. Parents will be called to come back to get their child and attain a ticket if they do not have one. No time will be made up for forgotten passes/tickets.
All lesson participants must have a season pass or lift ticket valid during the timeslot of their lesson. Example: a 5 Day | 7 Night season pass is not valid during Saturday morning lessons. We highly recommend purchasing all 8 lift tickets at once. Ask our team about this option when booking 8-week programs.
Please note, Horseshoe Valley Resort uses RFID cards for lift tickets & season passes.
Learn more
Within each program, students will have varied abilities and will therefore be grouped with others at a similar ability level. The first week will be used for assessing the students and making sure everyone is in the correct group. If a student is in a group too hard for them or that is below their abilities, they will be moved accordingly to ensure they get the most out of their program. Ability levels are organized by colour (see chart below).
Within each program, students are assessed and grouped with the same ability level to ensure they get the most out of their program. Please use the table below to help identify the level you or your child may be during lessons.
Please note that lessons do not run over the Family Day Weekend.
Helmets are mandatory for students of all ages in our Snow School programs.
Students should come prepared for their ski or snowboard lesson with skis/snowboard, ski boots/snowboard boots, ski poles (if applicable) and a helmet. Students should wear proper snowpants, a winter jacket, gloves or mittens, and other close-fitting garments as necessary for the conditions. Dangling scarves or other loose garments should not be worn as they pose a risk for the student and other adventurers.
A minimum 5 participants are required for programs to run for the season.
All prices are subject to applicable HST and resort fees.
A parent/guardian must remain on site during lessons for those ages 12 or under.
Please review our full terms and conditions.
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Ski Ability Levels |
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Skill level |
Colour |
Attributes |
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Beginner |
RED | L1 |
Student has never skied before |
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GREEN | L2 |
Student has skied before and is comfortable on beginner terrain (Green trails). They should be able to:
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Intermediate |
BLUE | L3 |
Student has taken lessons for one season or is able to do all of the following:
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Advanced |
BLACK | L4 |
Student has taken lessons or is able to do all of the following:
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Snowboard Ability Levels |
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Skill level |
Colour |
Attributes |
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Beginner |
RED | L1 |
Student has never snowboarded before |
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GREEN | L2 |
Student has snowboarded before, are comfortable on beginner terrain (Green trails) and can do the following: They should be able to:
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Intermediate |
BLUE | L3 |
Student has taken lessons for one season or is able to do all of the following:
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Advanced |
BLACK | L4 |
Student has taken lessons or is able to do all of the following:
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*All prices plus HST