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
Children enrolled in Snow School Programs receive 25% discount off private lessons!
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
Christmas Camps 1
5 days | Monday to Friday | December 26 – 30, 2016
| Time | Price Before Dec 1 |
Price After Dec 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $148 | $165 |
|
Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $187 | $208 |
| Special 5-day Christmas Camp equipment rental: $98 | |||
Christmas Camps 2
5 days | Monday to Friday | January 2 – 6, 2017
| Time | Price Before Dec 1 |
Price After Dec 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $148 | $165 |
|
Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $187 | $208 |
| Special 5-day Christmas Camp equipment rental: $98 | |||
March Break Camps
5 days | Monday – Friday, March 13-17, 2017
| Time | Price Before Dec 31 |
Price After Dec 31 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
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Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $144 | $160 |
|
Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $180 | $200 |
| Special 5-day Camp equipment rental: $98 | |||
| Special 5-day Camp lift ticket package: $98 | |||
Additional March Break Camps
Merry Mite Private Lessons
Ages 3 – 6
$40/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.
Book lesson appointments with Mike or Tammy at either the Snow School desk, by phone 705-754-2298 or by email at snowschool@sirsams.com
Mid-Season
8 weeks | Saturdays | Starting January 14 and running to March 11, 2017
Please note: There is no camp on Saturday, February 18.
| Time | Price Before Dec 31 |
Price After Jan 1 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Parent & Tot Ages 3 & 4 plus Parent |
9:45am to 10:45am | $210 | $233 |
|
Sammy’s Kids Ages 4 – 12 |
9:45am to 11:45am | $306 | $340 |
| Special 8-day Camp equipment rental: $155 | |||
| Special 8-day Camp lift ticket package: $155 | |||
Adult Programs
Please note, pricing does not include HST.
Christmas Parents’ Camps
5 days | Monday, December 26 — Friday, December 30, 2016
$190 + HST
5 days | Monday, January 2 — Friday, January 6, 2017
$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
Freestyle Lessons
One-hour: $57.52; two-hour: $92.92 + HST
Learn the techniques to Freestyle Ski safely with skill and confidence.
One and two-hour sessions are available.
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.
Performance Skiing with Rick Bartlett
7 weeks | Saturdays, January 14 – February 25, 2017*
1:00 – 3:00pm
$265 + HST or $60 + HST/session
Ski hard, ski fast, be challenged and go for performance — Performance Skiing is designed for aggressive skiers aiming to improve their technique and gain confidence. Skiers will be divided into groups, based on ability, with targeted instruction to each group’s skill level.In January & February we offer a 7 week program on Saturday afternoons.
To register, call Tammy at 705-754-2298.
*Program will not run Family Day weekend.
Adult Racing Program with Victoria Fenninger
7 weeks | Sundays, January 10 – February 28, 2015*
9:00 – 11:00am
$235.39 + HST
Includes: Training course, timed race runs, video feedback, GS & SL .
To register, call Tammy at 705-754-2298.
*Program will not run Family Day weekend.
Instructor Program | CSIA / CASI Level 1
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.
More information and registration for courses is available at the CSIA website.
Level I CSIA, December 22–24, 2016 (Ski)
Level I CASI, December 26–29, 2016 (Snowboard)
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 call Tammy at 705-754-2298 or email her at 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
$34.50/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.
Book lesson appointments with Mike or Tammy at either the Snow School desk or by phone 705-754-2298.
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 call Tammy at 705-754-2298 or by email at 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 Discover Skiing Package. For those that have never skied before. This private ski package is offered on the hour from 10:00am – 2:00pm | Includes 2-hour Group Lesson, Handle Tow, Lower Time Tunnel and Rentals | $95.58 |
| Private Novice Skiing/Snowboarding Package – for those that require a refresher or further instruction as well as rentals. A ticket upgrade is required to access the lifts for the day 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 all these programs you may upgrade your lift ticket for $13.27 to a full 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
