Development Programs

Mini Mites (3 to 4 Years)

Mini Mites introduces the sport of skiing to your child in a safe, fun and educational environment with specially trained instructors to ensure your child is well on the way to a season full of fun and learning.

Children are placed into groups according to their ability and will need to be toilet-trained and willing to participate in the activities. Maximum outside ski time is a priority and we strive to take each child outdoors for as long as is appropriate every day of the program. On-snow activities and duration, however, will be determined by the needs of all children in the group as well as prevailing weather conditions.

Meeting Place:   Discovery Centre in the Lower Arcade of the Perisher Centre in Perisher Valley. Check in and child drop off is from 8:45am and pick up is from 3:00pm.

NEW for 2012 the Rotondo Carousel will stir excitement amongst the little ones and provide an accelerating learning aid.

Duration: 11 Sundays –24 June, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19, 26 August; 2 September.

For details on Mini Mites program, click here.

Program Fees:  Click here for program fees. Note that the early sign-up discount applies to bookings made prior to 31 May 2012.

Inclusions:  Ski tuition, lunch and refreshments, ski and boot hire, daily lift tickets (for those without a season pass), Presentation and Fun Race on final day  For detailed information on the program structure, please email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Junior Development Ski Program (5 to 7 Years)

The Junior Development program is the next step up from the Mini Mites program. The focus is on improving basic skills, such as correct stance and turn shape, to develop strong parallel skiing in a fun and safe environment and cultivate a strong foundation for a variety of disciplines in the future. Choose between purchasing the program only or include lunch for the program duration.

Meeting Place:   Perisher Front Valley, on snow at the Village Eight Express near the Manor Hotel at 9:30am, pick up from 3:30pm

Duration: 11 Sundays – 24 June, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19, 26 August; 2 September.

Program Fees: Click here for program fees. Note that the early sign-up discount applies to bookings made prior to 31 May 2012.

Lunch:  Lunch is not a standard inclusion but can be added at an additional cost of $165 for all 11 Sundays.

Inclusions: Ski tuition, all day supervision and indoor facilities are available for periodic breaks on bad weather days.

NEW for 2012, we offer a 4 day mid-week School Holiday program from 2nd July to 5th July, which can be purchased in addition to the season long program. The holiday program will operate through our Perisher Kids Snowsports School program and caters for skiing only. Priced at $260 for 4 days lunch is included, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   for bookings.

Development Programs (8 to 14 Years)

Perisher’s Development Programs provide a challenging environment for children to improve while exploring the whole mountain. We offer programs for all disciplines so young skiers and boarders can develop skills in the terrain of their choice. Development Programs do not cater for first timer ski and snowbard participants so minimum ability levels will apply.

Alpine Program:  The emphasis is on refining fundamental skills to develop well-rounded skiers capable of skiing the whole mountain. This is an introductory   program to alpine competition skiing where children can experience racing in a fun, age appropriate environment.

Mogul Program:  This program is about developing skills to ski moguls, learn how to safely jump and ski all the mountain has to offer. Participants will spend their time free skiing, in mogul courses and terrain parks to practise jumps.

Freeride Program: This program isn't just about learning tricks but about developing skills to enjoy any terrain and conditions on the mountain. It is an introductory program to freeride in which participants will spend their time between halfpipe, the beginner/intermediate terrain parks and free skiing.

Snowboard Program: For younger riders who want to develop fundamental snowboarding skills including halfpipe, terrain park and racing in a safe and fun environment. Training time will be spent free-riding, looking for powder, tree runs and steeps, as well as cruising the groomed runs, all while gaining important mileage to refine skills.

Meeting Place: Perisher Front Valley, on snow at the Village Eight Express near the Manor Hotel at 9:30am, pick up from 3:30pm.

Duration: 11 Sundays – 24 June, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19, 26 August; 2 September.

Program Fees: Click here for program fees. Note that the early sign-up discount applies to bookings made prior to 31 May 2012.

NEW for 2012, we offer a 4 day mid-week School Holiday program from 2nd July to 5th July, which can be purchased in addition to the season long program. The holiday program will operate through our Perisher Kids Snowsports School program and caters for skiing only. Priced at $260 for 4 days lunch is included, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   for bookings.

All Terrain Teens (15+ Years)

Designed for teens who want to continue to learn, improve and be challenged without a focus on training to compete.

Alpine Program: The emphasis is on furthering fundamental skills to challenge the entire mountain and training will include  free skiing and racing as well as freeride to build confidence and versatility.

Snowboard Program: For riders who want to challenge themselves in all conditions, as well as in the halfpipe and terrain parks in a fun environment.

Meeting Place: Blue Cow (outside the Skitube Terminal) at 9:30am.

Duration: 11 Sundays – 24 June, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19, 26 August; 2 September.

Program Fees: Click here for program fees. Note that the early sign-up discount applies to bookings made prior to 31 May 2012.