Little Cub
Book Online: 20 Days
Book Online: 35 Days
8:30 am to 3:30pm daily 

(Ages 4-6) For the youngest skiers and snowboarders, whether they are new to the sport or are able to manage the entire mountain. This seasonal program offers a safe, warm clubhouse, experienced instructors, lunch, crafts and a place to store their gear.  For all levels, Little Cub membership provides your child with a well rounded introduction to the mountain environment. For beginners to experts this program offers support, encouragement and challenge as appropriate. This Seasonal Program includes two lessons, lunch, and Lift Pass. Daily Reservations are required; program includes either 20 or 35 days, which must be booked in advance, as availability allows.  Reservations can be changed up to noon the day before.  Additional Pre-booked days are $35; Walk-ins are $45.

Little Crossroads
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8:45 am to 3 pm (Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm) 

(Ages 5-7) For kids who are skiing most of the mountain in a parallel and are ready to spend more time on the hill. Participants have the opportunity to try snowboarding from time to time during the season - equipment rental cost is additional.  Children ski with the same group of instructors during the season, building fond relationships and developing skills through extensive exploration of the mountain. Divided into groups named after trees, the Little Crossroads kids spend time learning about their environment and how important it is to be a thoughtful steward of our mountains.


Crossroads
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8:45 am to 3 pm (Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm)

(Ages 8 - 11) Crossroads is a program for growing all-mountain skiers.  We use the entire mountain to develop skiers that are comfortable in all conditions, from trees to bumps, from terrain parks to the racecourse.  Our experienced coaches tailor the day's activities to the conditions and provide expert coaching to improve your child's skills.  While skiing is our focus, we also offer optional snowboarding lessons on many Sundays, giving your child the chance to ride with some of Stratton's great snowboarding coaches. Our coaches may also lead an optional snowshoeing expedition to Stratton's lookout tower or try cross-country skiing on the sunny side of the mountain. (Rental equipment is available at an additional charge.) Participants will ski with the same group of trained coaches throughout the winter season. Crossroads is best suited for children that are able to ski most mountain trails in a parallel position.

Synergy
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8:45 am to 3 pm (Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm)

(Ages 9 to 13)  Synergy is designed for children who are strong all mountain skiers. We introduce children to the multiple disciplines of skiing, including racing, bumps, park and pipe, trees and steeps. We spend time developing proper skills and techniques so that children are safe and smart about the choices they make while negotiating the mountain.  Children will have the opportunity to work with coaches who specialize in each discipline and will ski with the same group of coaches through out the season. Our goal is to help each child build a solid foundation of fundamentals and become a versatile, well rounded skier!


PEAK - Program for Teens who Ski and Ride!
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8:30 am to 2:30 pm (Lunch: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Preparing Expert All-Mountain Skiers and Riders

(Ages 13 - 18) PEAK is for expert teen skiers and riders, who do not want to compete.  PEAK is a safe, structured, but most of all FUN, learning environment for your teens in which they can work on advanced skiing and riding techniques while enjoying the company of their peers. PEAK will allow young adults to excel in terrain that includes Double Black Diamonds, Moguls, Parks, Glades, Race Course, and Steep Groomed Terrain.  Participants will leave the PEAK program with knowledge of the mountain, expert skiing and riding abilities, and respect for other skiers and riders.  In addition to skiing and riding, we want to introduce your children to all of the other outdoor winter sports that Stratton has to offer.  Apres-ski activities are also offered (additional fees may apply).



TIPS
Teen Instructor Program at Stratton
Call 1.800.STRATTON to Book

9 am to 3 pm (Lunch: Noon to 1 pm) 

(Ages 14 - 18)  Popular program for teens interested in becoming ski or snowboard instructors. Curriculum is based on the written material and methods of PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) and the AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors). Course material includes teaching children, basic anatomy as it relates to snowsports, class handling skills, lesson development tools and movement analysis. To participate in this four-week training course, teens must be at least 14 years of age by December 22, 2012, minimum level 5 and comfortable on all blue square terrain. TIPS begins November 24, 2012 (Thanksgiving Weekend) and will run for the next four weekends, culminating with a practical exam December 15-16, 2012.  Participants will be expected to be present at all four weekends of training, with sessions balanced between classroom and on-snow activities. The "final exam" is a hands-on practical assisting with a Little Cub group.  Graduates of the 4 week program earn a position on the staff, working their first season in Junior Snowsports School; those under age 16 will first work as apprentice instructors.