Puffins | Kids Ski Program | New Hartford, CT | Ski Sundown

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Fun for the Littles.

Whether your young one has never been on skis, is skiing the whole mountain, or is somewhere in-between, our Puffin program provides a fun learning experience! Children are placed in small groups based on their age and ability level for this 4-5x lesson series. Professional children’s instructors provide on-snow learning through fun, play and adventure! Discovery abounds, the fun is endless!

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Ages 4 to 6; skiers only – any skill level  

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Registration Deadline: Dec. 19, 2023

December Vacation Sessions

Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
9:00AM-10:00AM
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
10:15AM-11:15AM
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
11:30AM-12:30PM
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
1:00PM-2:00PM
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
2:15PM-3:15PM
Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri
December 26, 27, 28, 29
3:30PM-4:30PM

Registration Deadline: Dec. 28, 2023

January Weekday Sessions

Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Thursdays
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1
9:00AM-10:00AM
Thursdays
Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb. 1
1:00PM-2:00PM
Fridays
Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2
9:00AM-10:00AM

Registration Deadline: Dec. 30, 2023

January Weekend Sessions

Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
9:00AM-10:00AM
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
10:15AM-11:15AM
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
11:30AM-12:30PM
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
1:00PM-2:00PM
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
2:15PM-3:15PM
Saturdays
Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3
3:30PM-4:30PM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
9:00AM-10:00AM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
10:15AM-11:15AM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
11:30AM-12:30PM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
1:00PM-2:00PM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
2:15PM-3:15PM
Sundays
Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4
3:30PM-4:30PM

Registration Deadline: Feb. 1, 2024

February Weekday Sessions

Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Thursdays
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar. 7
9:00AM-10:00AM
Thursdays
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar. 7
1:00PM-2:00PM
Fridays
Feb. 9, 16, 23; Mar. 1, 8
9:00AM-10:00AM

Registration Deadline: Feb. 3, 2024

February Weekend Sessions

Day
Dates
Lesson Times
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
9:00AM-10:00AM
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
10:15AM-11:15AM
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
11:30AM -12:30PM
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
1:00PM-2:00PM
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
2:15PM-3:15PM
Saturdays
Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar. 2, 9
3:30PM-4:30PM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
9:00AM-10:00AM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
10:15AM-11:15AM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
11:30AM -12:30PM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
1:00PM-2:00PM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
2:15PM-3:15PM
Sundays
Feb. 11, 18, 25; Mar. 3, 10
3:30PM-4:30PM

Session Prices

Description
Vacation Prices (4x)
Weekday Prices (5x)
Weekend Prices (5x)
Lessons & Lift Pass (8 hour)
$388
$485
$485
Season Passholder Lessons
$316
$395
$395
Ski Rental (8 hour)
$100
$125
$125

Ages 4-6

Interested in Group Lessons?

Our Age 4-6 Group ski lessons are offered at specific times during the day for kids who ski. Packages are also available which include lift ticket, lesson and rental equipment. Arrive 90 minutes before set lesson time and we will get you ready to hit those slopes.

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