Advance Your Skills on the Slopes
Our Snow School staff are committed to the development of skills to ensure that everyone safely enjoys winter sports on the slopes. Whether you are a skier or snowboarder, young or old, expert or novice, our instructors are ready to guide you in advancing your skills and in having a positive experience on the slopes at Sir Sam’s Ski / Ride.
Our programs focus on skills development, safety and increasing the comfort of our guests while they ski and/or snow board at Sir Sam’s or on any hill. With proper technique, learned at any age, skiing and snowboarding can become a part of your family culture as it has ours.
To register and pay for camps please email snowschool@sirsams.com or call 705-754-2298.
March Break Update
With the government announcement regarding the postponement of March Break, all March Break Snow School programming has been cancelled. Please contact the snow school at 705-754-2298 or snowschool@sirsams.com for credit or refund.
Important Changes for 2020/21
Please do not attend lessons if anyone in your household has traveled outside of Canada in the last 14 days, or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
All camp/lesson participants, including instructors, must wear a face covering for the duration of the lesson.
Lessons will use the Time Tunnel as much as possible to avoid the close proximity of the chair lift. We will insure the upper tunnel is open.
There will be no indoor warming space. Please make sure all participants are dressed appropriately for the weather.
All Merry Mite lesson participants ages 6 and under require a parent to accompany them for the duration of their camp, program or private lesson to assist when the skier falls, needs assistance with mitts, face covering or bathroom breaks. The accompanying adult will be given a complementary lift ticket for the duration of the lesson if requested.
Parent participation MAY be requested for children ages 7-15 at the discretion of the instructor and/or supervisor. The accompanying adult will be given a complementary lift ticket for the duration of the lesson if requested.
We ask the only 1 parent/adult accompany child(ren) at drop off and pick up time. – Masks are required to be worn by parent/adult at drop off and pick up.
All participants in group lessons will be on the same equipment during the lesson, i.e. If you are skiing you will ONLY be with other skiers, boarders will ONLY be with other borders.
Holiday Camps
We are offering three holiday camps this season — two over the Christmas holidays, one during March Break — with each camp running for (4) days.
All camps start at 9:45 and finish at 11:45.
Read our Camps and Programs Cancellation Policy here.
Christmas Camp Sold out!
4 days | December 20 – 23, 2020
New Year’s Camp Sold out!
4 days | December 27 – 30, 2020
March Break Camp Cancelled – please contact the Snow School for credit/refund.
4 days | March 15-18, 2021
Price: $220.00
Price indicated does not include lift tickets or rentals, see below for special camp pricing:
Ages 7 – 13
(4) half-day lift tickets $120.00
(4) Full-day lift tickets $140.00
Rental $120.00
Merry Mites (Ages 3 – 6)
(4) lift tickets $25.00
Rental $75.00
Prices do not include HST.
Holiday Race Camps
Ages 7+
Christmas Recreational Race Camp Sold out!
4 days | December 27 – 30, 2020
March Break Recreational Race Camp Cancelled – please contact the Snow School for credit/refund.
4 days | March 15-18, 2021
9:45–11:45
- Racers are expected to have a valid lift ticket for each day of camp.
- Racers must be able to ride chair lift alone (lower bar by self)
- Must have completed the CSIA Tiger Level
- Must be approved by Snow School Director
Price: $320.00 + HST
7-Week Programs
Cancelled. All registrants have been contacted.
Our 7-week programs are an excellent opportunity for young skiers to focus on their skill development over an extended period of time. Saturdays from 9:45 – 11:45, starting January 9 and running to February 27, with no programming on February 13 (Family Day weekend).
Price: $385.00
Price shown does not include lift tickets or rentals, see below for special program pricing:
Ages 7 – 13
(7) half-day lift tickets $210.00
(7) full-day lift tickets $245.00
Rental $210.00
Merry Mites (Ages 3 – 6)
(7) lift tickets $43.75
Rental $131.25
Read our Camps and Programs Cancellation Policy here.
Prices do not include HST.
7-week Recreational Race Camp
Ages 7+
Cancelled. All registrants have been contacted.
Saturdays from 9:45 – 11:45, starting January 9 and running to February 27, with no programming on February 13 (Family Day weekend).
- Racers are expected to have a valid lift ticket for each day of camp.
- Racers must be able to ride chair lift alone (lower bar by self)
- Must have completed the CSIA Tiger Level
- Must be approved by Snow School Director
Price: $500.00 + HST
Private Lessons
To book a Private Lesson, please contact the Snow School Desk by email snowschool@sirsams.com
Private lessons can be booked, however, no payments will be collected until we have a confirmed re-opening day.
Merry Mite Private Lessons
Ages 3 – 6
Parent participation required.
See COVID policies at top of page for details.
For our youngest soon-to-be skiers/boarders, our most popular option is a private lesson. One-on-one attention provides the best instruction possible, ensuring they progress at their own pace. Our Snow Pros understand the uncertainty that comes with learning new things, they coax, encourage and care for children every step of the way. They will meet the child dressed and ready to ski/board at a pre-determined meeting place.
Parent/Adult with a valid ski pass MUST accompany all Merry Mites on lessons for 2020/2021 season
Price: $44.25/hour (lesson only); $75.23/hour (lift, lesson and rentals)
Prices do not include HST.
Private Lessons
Ages 7+
Parent participation may be required for participants 7-15 years of age.
See COVID policies at top of page for details.
Our experienced pros will provide you with focused attention on the development of your ski or snowboard skills with a one-on-one approach. A semi-private lesson for up to three people is also available.
Price: $75.23/1 hour (lesson only); $123.90/2 hour (lesson only)
Add additional participants to private lessons for $35.40/person (1 hour) or $61.95/person (2 hour).
Prices do not include HST.
Freestyle/Park/Advanced Lessons
Ages 7+
Price: $84.10/1 hour; $137.20/2 hour
Prices do not include HST.
Discover Ski & Snowboarding
Sir Sam’s has made getting involved in skiing or snowboarding easier with Sir Sam’s Discover Ski & Snowboard lessons! Our talented group of pros will teach you the skills you will need to hit the slopes with confidence.
Please note, We DO NOT offer mixed lessons. All lesson participants will be on the same equipment during the lesson — skiers with skiers, boarders with boarders.
To book a Discover Lesson, please contact the Snow School Desk at 705-754-2298 or by email snowschool@sirsams.com
Discover Level 1
Ages 7+
Ski or Snowboard
The Discover Level 1 lesson is an introduction to skiing or snowboarding, and is suited to people trying either for the first time, or are not yet comfortable on skis or snowboard.
Includes a 2 hour lesson, rentals and lower tunnel lift ticket. Discover Level 1 lessons start at 10:00am each day
Price: $84.10 + HST
** for 2020/2021 season we are limiting this lesson to max of 5 participants
Discover Level 2
Ages 7+
Ski or Snowboard
Discover Level 2 lesson is designed for skiers and snowboarders who are comfortable on their equipment, can stop confidently, get up on own, and are learning to progress with turning.
Includes a 2 hour lesson, rentals and half-day lift ticket. Discover Level 1 lessons start at 1:00pm each day
Price: $106.20 + HST
** for 2020/2021 season we are limiting this lesson to max of 5 participants
Family Discover — New for 2020/21!
Ages 7+
Ski or Snowboard
3-6 participants
Instructors are trained to accommodate different skier/boarder abilities (all participants will be working off the same lift).
Includes a 2 hour lesson, rentals and lift ticket noted below.
Price: $84.10/person with a lower tunnel-only lift ticket; $106.20/person with a half-day lift ticket
Prices do not include HST.
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- Camps / Programs
- Private Lessons
- Discover Ski/Snowboard
- Apprentice Program
- Level 1 Ski / Snowboard Instructor
1 hour Private Lesson: $66.37
2 hour Private Lesson: $110.62
1 Hour Semi-Private Lesson: $48.67
2 Hour Semi-Private Lesson: $79.60
Merry Mite Private Lessons
Ages 3 – 6
$50/hour + HST
For our youngest soon-to-be skiers/boarders, our most popular option is a private lesson. One-on-one attention provides the best instruction possible, ensuring they progress at their own pace. Our Snow Pros understand the uncertainty that comes with learning new things, they coax, encourage and care for children every step of the way. They will meet the child dressed and ready to ski/board at a pre-determined meeting place.
Includes ski or snowboard rental for the duration of the lesson.
Book lesson appointments with the Snow School Desk, by phone 705-754-2298 or by email at snowschool@sirsams.com
| Discover Skiing Package. For those that have never skied before. This package is offered at 10:00am | Includes 2-hour Group Lesson, Handle Tow, Lower Time Tunnel and Rentals | $75.27 |
| Private Junior Skiing/Snowboarding Package for ages 7–13 years. For those that require a refresher or further instruction as well as rentals. A ticket is included to access the lifts for the day remaining after your lesson. | Includes a 1-hour private lesson as well as access to the lifts and rentals | $87.61 |
| Discover Snowboard Package. For those that have never snowboarded before. This package is offered at 10:00am. | Includes 2-hour Group Lesson, Handle Tow, Lower Time Tunnel and Rentals | $75.27 |
| For some of these programs you may upgrade your lift ticket for $17.40 to a full-day pass after the lesson. |
Apprentice Program
A pre-CSIA/CASI Level 1, 8-week program for youths 13-14 years of age interested in becoming ski/snowboard instructors. This program includes a minimum of (5) on-the-hill sessions with a Level 3 instructor. Sessions will take place Sunday afternoons and are sure to be fun-filled, skill-building experiences. Apprentices will be shadowing lessons on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Once the Level 1 course has been successfully completed, apprentice graduates will be given priority employment as a Sir Sam’s instructor. The apprentice hours earned shadowing lessons over Christmas and March break will be applied to volunteer hours for school. This program runs all season.
For more info, or to register, contact the Snow School at 705-754-2298 or email snowschool@sirsams.com
Level 1 Ski / Snowboard Instructor
CSIA – Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Level 1
CASI – Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors, Level 1
Eligibility: Strong skier (age 15+) or snowboarder (age 16+), minimum age at the time of the course. We recommend that anyone who registers for these courses first participate in the school as a volunteer, for two reasons:
- First, to gain a better understanding of ski and snowboard instruction;
- Second, to participate in our Ski and Snowboard School morning and afternoon training sessions.
Simply put, it is very difficult to attend the exams without preparing for them. The School would like to invite you to volunteer and gain the experience needed to be successful course candidate.
Level I CSIA, December 20-21, 2019 (Ski)
Level I CASI, December 20-21, 2019 (Snowboard)
For more information on the Level 1 Ski Instructor Course, click here, and further details on the Level 1 Snowboard Instructor Course, click here.
