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.
Kid’s Programs
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
Christmas Camps 1
5 days | December 26 – 30, 2019
| Time | Price Before Nov 1 |
Price After Nov 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $159 | $176 |
| Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $194 | $217 |
| Special 5-day Christmas Camp equipment rental: $88.50 | |||
| Special 5-day Camp lift ticket package: $88.50 | |||
Christmas Camps 2
5 days | December 31, 2019 – January 4, 2020
| Time | Price Before Nov 1 |
Price After Nov 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $159 | $176 |
| Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $194 | $217 |
| Special 5-day Christmas Camp equipment rental: $88.50 | |||
| Special 5-day Camp lift ticket package: $88.50 | |||
March Break Camps
5 days | Monday – Friday, March 16-20, 2020
| Time | Price Before Nov 1 |
Price After Nov 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $155 | $176 |
| Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $190 | $217 |
| Special 5-day Camp equipment rental: $88.50 | |||
| Special 5-day Camp lift ticket package: $88.50 | |||
Mid-Season
7 weeks | Saturdays | Starting January 11, and running to February 29, 2020
Please note: There is no camp on Saturday, February 15.
| Time | Price Before Nov 1 |
Price After Nov 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $221 | $243 |
| Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $314 | $350 |
| Special 7-day Camp equipment rental: $121.80 Special lift ticket package for the 7 days $121.80 |
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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
Adult Programs
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
Parents’ Christmas Camps
5 days | December 26 – December 30, 2019
$190 + HST
5 days | December 31, 2019 – January 4, 2020
$190 + HST
10:00am–11:30am
While your kids are in Christmas camp, you too can enjoy your own camp experience. Learn what your kids are doing, or how to stay one step ahead of them. Either way, our Parents’ Camp is a great way get out, polish your skills, meet new people and enjoy the sport.
March Break Camps
Parents’ Camp
Daily during March Break, 10:00am–11:30am
$190 + HST (Intermediate and up)
A great opportunity to improve your skiing while your kids do the same.
Private Lessons
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.
To book a Private Lesson, please contact the Snow School Desk at 705-754-2298 or by email snowschool@sirsams.com
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
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
Freestyle Lessons
One-hour: $75.25; two-hour: $123.90 + HST
Learn the techniques to Freestyle Ski safely with skill and confidence.
One and two-hour sessions are available.
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.
To book a Discover Lesson, please contact the Snow School Desk at 705-754-2298 or by email snowschool@sirsams.com
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
| 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.
