Teach your Tot
Our Teach Your Tot program is a great way to start skiing or snowboarding for children ages 3 to 5 with you as their trusted guide and mentor. A two-hour afternoon private lesson that introduces your child to skiing or boarding, while providing you with tips on how to teach your tot using games and fun activities. Teach your tot the right way and unlock a lifetime of family fun on the slopes.
PROGRAM INFO FOR TOTS 3-5
| lesson start time | Duration | Available dates | Ski/Snowboard | Ability levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30pm - 3:30pm | 2 hours | Saturdays and Sundays | Ski and Snowboard | Tot: Beginner Parent: Intermediate to Advanced |
2025-2026 RATES
| STANDARD RATE | |
|---|---|
| $230 | NA |
| Prices shown are in CAD, do not include tax and are subject to change without notice. Lift ticket & Rentals not included see Tickets for lift ticket rates and Rentals for pricing and to book online. | |
Inclusions:
- 2 hour private lesson for one tot and one adult
- Tips on how to teach your tot
Details:
- Parent must be same discipline as tot, ski or snowboard
- Price is per lesson for 1tot and 1 adult
- Must be booked in advance
- Helmets are mandatory for anyone 18 and under participating in a lesson and recommended for all adults.
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.