Kids Lessons & Programs
Welcome to the Big White Kids' Centre where memories and learning are inspired through encouragement, accomplishment and friendship. Every child will have a fun and memorable learning experience. Note: Our lesson programs are popular and may sell out, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Kids Group Lessons
From the basics to mountain exploration, your kids will be immersed in a fun learning environment with kids who are similar in age and ability level.
Private Lessons
Tailored to fit your child's needs. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind ski or snowboard experience
Tot Town Daycare
Tot Town is the ultimate kids’ playground, a fun and safe environment perfect for learning new skills.
Park Groms
The ultimate program for kids aged 10 to 15 who want to build confidence and skills in the terrain park
After Dark - Kids' Night Out
Parents, enjoy your evening while your kids dive into a night of fun and adventure!
Ski Ability Levels All Ages
Level 1
You have never skied before, or you are learning to stop using a snowplow. Your lesson takes place in the beginner area at Happy Valley.
Level 2
You have skied before and can stop comfortably. You are now learning the fundamentals of controlling direction. Your lesson takes place in the beginner area at Happy Valley.
Level 3
You are comfortable making snowplow turns on the magic carpet and are ready to navigate busier terrain using our novice lift, Plaza Chair. Your lesson takes place on Plaza Chair.
Level 4
You can comfortably follow your instructor’s line and speed on Plaza Chair and are ready to explore green and blue terrain higher on the mountain using a snowplow. You are learning to ski confidently in a parallel stance on green and blue runs.
Level 5
You can ski parallel, in control, on groomed blue runs and are ready to increase your speed in ungroomed terrain. You are learning to adapt to changing snow conditions and terrain as you progress.
Level 6
You can confidently ski ungroomed advanced runs at speed while maintaining a parallel stance. You are learning tactics to confidently approach challenging conditions and terrain throughout the mountain.
Snowboard Ability Levels All Ages
Level 1
You have never snowboarded before, or you are learning to stop and control your speed. Your lesson takes place in the beginner area at Happy Valley.
Level 2
You have snowboarded before and can stop comfortably. You are learning the fundamentals of controlling direction. Your lesson takes place in the beginner area at Happy Valley.
Level 3
You are comfortable making linked turns on the magic carpet and are ready to navigate busier terrain using our novice lift, Plaza Chair. Your lesson takes place on Plaza Chair.
Level 4
You can comfortably follow your instructor’s line and speed on Plaza Chair and are ready to explore green and blue terrain higher on the mountain. You are looking to build confidence and control on novice and intermediate runs across the mountain.
Level 5
You can link turns with control on groomed blue runs and are ready to increase your speed in ungroomed terrain. You are learning to adapt to changing snow conditions and terrain as you progress.
Level 6
You can confidently ride ungroomed advanced runs at speed while maintaining control. You are learning tactics to confidently approach challenging terrain and conditions throughout the mountain.