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Children's Center Programs

Children Center Programs are closed for the season. Private lessons are available on a terrain appropriate basis. Call (603) 737-4388 to inquire about availability.

Gunstock is committed to teaching kids to ski and snowboard, and to creating a lifetime love for snowsports. Our Kids' Programs for ages 4 to 14 provide a safe and fun learning environment for little skiers and riders to develop their skills while making friends and enjoying the snowy outdoors.

What to Wear
  • Children must arrive to their lesson dressed in appropriate clothing and outerwear for a winter day outdoors: warm socks, snow pants, jacket, gloves/mittens, hat, and warm layers. Hand warmers are always a plus on cold days!
  • If your child is not renting equipment, they must arrive fully dressed with ski or snowboard boots on.
What is Your child's ability level?

Please refer to our Ability Chart to help us get a better understanding of your child's ability level and to see what skills they will be working on. Knowing this information will also ensure that your child is skiing or riding with children of a similar level and learning effectively and efficiently.

Ages 4-6 Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Gunstock Mountain Resort's program for 4 to 6 year-olds offers full- and half-day ski and ride lessons with friendly and qualified instructors. Our child-focused program provides children with a safe and fun learning environment to explore the world of skiing and riding at a comfortable pace. Helmets are strongly recommended and may be rented for a small additional fee. A typical day will include approximately two hours of on-snow learning in both the morning and afternoon, for a total of four hours on snow.

Details:                               

  • Age: 4-6 years old
  • Lift Ticket: Included
  • Rentals: Not Included (rentals picked up at Children's Center)
  • Check-In: 9 a.m. inside the Children's Center
  • Reservations can be made online or by calling Snowsports Reservations at 603-737-4388.
  • Programs: Full Day (four hours on-snow) and Half Day - AM only (two hours on-snow)
  • Lunch: Included with Full Day only
  • Pick-Up Times: Full Day - 3 p.m.; Half Day- noon (parents must have photo ID for pick-up)
  • Cost: $190 - Full Day  $160 - Half Day
Age 7-14 Ski & Snowboard Lessons

Gunstock Mountain Resort's 7-14 year old program offers full and half day ski and ride lessons with friendly and qualified instructors. This program provides a well supervised, fun and exciting day of adventure on the mountain, where older kids can hone their skills! Helmets are strongly recommended and may be rented for a small additional fee. Check our ability chart to see what level your child is. A typical day will include approximately two hours of on-snow learning in both the morning and afternoon, for four hours total on-snow time.

Details:

  • Age: 7-14 years old
  • Lift Ticket: Included
  • Rentals: Not Included (must pick up rentals in Rental Shop; we recommend you start the rental process no later than 8:15 a.m.) 
  • Check-in Location: Outside Children's Center by 9:15 a.m.
  • Reservations required by calling Snowsports Reservations at 603-737-4388.
  • Pick-Up & Drop-Off: The Flags outside Children's Center
  • Programs: Full Day (four hours on-snow) and Half Day- AM only (two hours on-snow)
  • Lunch: Included with Full Day only
  • Pick-Up Times: Full Day- 3:00 p.m.; Half Day- noon (Parents must have photo ID for pick-up)
  • Cost: $190-Full Day  $160-Half Day

Children’s Center Hot Lunch Menu

  • Monday – Pizza
  • Tuesday – Mac & Cheese
  • Wednesday – Pizza
  • Thursday – Mac & Cheese
  • Friday – Pizza
  • Saturday – Mac & Cheese
  • Sunday – Pizza

If the child does not like, or can not eat the lunch, parents can provide their own bagged lunch.

Lesson Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made more than 72 hours prior to lesson: $29 processing fee, with the remaining value on a Gunstock Mountain Resort non-expiring gift card or Mountain Money.
  • Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to lesson, no credit or rescheduling allowed.
  • Please note that your reservation is not considered canceled until you have verification from Gunstock reservation staff.
  • To ensure we are notified of a cancellation, you may contact us at (603) 737-4338 or email services@gunstock.com no less than 72 hours before your visit.  

If you have questions, please email services@gunstock.com or call 603-737-4338.