The Treehouse
Kids Ski + Snowboard Camps
What could be better than learning to ski with new friends? Children are placed in groups based on age and ability level.
About
What could be better than learning to ski with new friends? Children are placed in groups based on age and ability level. That can mean mixed ages with matched abilities, some groups smaller or larger than others due to skill set, and it means some variation of skill even within a group. Our ski instructors are trained to meet your children’s needs. They know when it’s time for a break, a motivational moment, and when to swap out drills for on-slope games to keep the kids having fun while they’re learning to improve their ski or snowboarding technique.
Learning Snowsports doesn’t mean drill after drill, instructors teach your children using play and adventure. This allows children to learn while having fun so they can safely navigate the slopes. Their time with the ski and ride classes will help them gain independence on the snow.
Please call 434-325-8179 for more information, or to book.
*Same-day registrations for Treehouse programs are not available*
*Treehouse Programs must be reserved at least one day in advance*
Treehouse Hours of Operation: Christmas Day
Registration: 10:30am-11:00am
Skiing 11:00am-12:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
Skiing 12:30pm-2:00pm
Snack/Break: 2:00pm-2:15pm
Skiing 2:15pm-3:00pm
Pick-up: 3:00pm
Registration
All reservations must be paid in full on a credit card at the time the reservation is made. Each child will need a lift ticket and rental to participate in addition to program costs.
Walk-up or day-of lessons are not available. Walk-up lessons or modifications are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. We reserve the right to modify this advance purchase policy at any time and for any reason.
Members cannot reserve a future sale on Membership cards, nor can we look up your information in our system. You must reserve your reservation on a credit card.
- Download and complete the Registration Form before your visit.
- Call ahead if your child has special needs, in order for us to provide appropriate care.
- The Written Medical Consent Form is required for children taking medication.
- Due to serious capacity limitations, we may be unable to move your child to a different class/instructor once you have checked in. Please be sure to give us accurate information regarding your child’s skiing or snowboarding ability when the reservation is made.
- If your child will be renting equipment from the Treehouse, height, weight, and shoe size are required at the time of booking. Please provide accurate sizing information so we can have equipment ready and your child can start their lesson on time. Incorrect or missing information may delay the start of the lesson while equipment is properly fitted. Refunds will not be provided for lesson time missed due to equipment sizing.
Drop-Off + Pick-Up Details
Please note lunch is not provided. If your child is a full-day participant, please pack them snacks and a lunch that does not need to be microwaved.
- Drop off will be located at the main entrance of the Treehouse Facility. Instructors and Treehouse Personnel will greet their students at the main entrance and escort them into the building to then help them into their equipment.
*We will need your child’s height, weight and shoe size if you need to rent equipment with us.* - Prior to drop off, each child needs to be fully dressed in all of their winter apparel (not including ski boots/helmets/skis if you are renting equipment with us).
- Late Drop-Off policy: If you are more than 15 minutes late for your lesson, you will forfeit your reservation. Once a lesson starts, it is difficult to get children “caught up to speed” while not holding the rest of the group back.
- Late Pick-up policy: If you are more than ten minutes late for pick-up, a $20 fee will automatically be charged to the credit card on file.
Cancellation Policy
We do not offer refunds for days with inclement weather, if the ski lifts are still able to operate safely, we still teach our lessons. However we understand that plans can change so we offer the following cancellation policy;
- Full refunds will be given 48 hours prior to your reservation.
- No refunds will be given within 48 hours of your lesson
Tips and Notes
Please note that your child’s actual time on snow may vary depending on weather conditions and your child’s willingness to participate.
- Remember that young children have trouble with separation, especially when they are in a new place, surrounded by new people. So please allow time for your child to adjust to the new setting. If your child is unable to be pacified, he/she will not be able to remain in the program, and no refunds will be given.
- Please keep out of eye-sight of your children throughout the day, unless you are accompanying them on the lift. Many lessons are interrupted once a parent stops by to check in on their child. The child might then get upset once the parent(s) leave, so we always ask you watch/ski from afar! You’ll have plenty of time to ski with them after their lessons are over!
- We offer Parent & Me Private Lessons if you’re looking to learn to ski or snowboard with your child.
Little Rippers
(Ages 3-4, skiing only)
Half Day Only
AM Session: 9:00am-11:00am
PM Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Ridgley’s Rippers, but for younger skiers! This half-day morning or afternoon lesson is best suited for 3.5 to 4 years of age never ever skiers. They will spend time focusing on FUN while learning to ski in small groups in our magic carpet learning area.
- Children enrolled in Little Rippers must be picked up at their designated session end time. Children may participate in either the AM or PM session, but may not enroll in both sessions on the same day.
- All Little Rippers participants must be fully potty trained. No exceptions.
- Children who participate in multiple Little Rippers sessions and demonstrate appropriate skill progression may be eligible to move into an upper level of the Ridgely Rippers Half-Day AM program with Manager approval.
| Half Day — Lift Ticket Included for Duration of Lesson | Price |
|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | $154 |
| Friday (non-holiday) | $169 |
| Saturday/Holiday | $219 |
| Sunday (non-holiday) | $209 |
| Equipment Add On (helmet, skis, boots -Treehouse Only) | $29 |
| Post-Lesson Equipment Add On (4 hours) | $29 |
Half Day Only: 9:00am-12:30pm
All children enrolled must be picked up by 12:30pm.
