Benefits of Perisher Lessons:

• Let your child discover the excitement of what our four mountains have to offer.
• Give your kids the opportunity fall in love with the snow!
• Relax knowing that we have their needs covered!
• A safe learning experience for our youngest from 3 to 14 years - there's something for everyone. 

Child Lessons

Learning to ski or snowboard means exploring the outdoors, gaining confidence and developing skills that follow you through the rest of your life. This is what your child can expect when joining a Perisher Snowsports School program. It is our mission to give your child an experience that will last a lifetime

Save time & money when you book your lessons online in advance! Maximise your value by purchasing a lesson in combination with your lift ticket and even equipment hire through Perisher’s extensive range of bundles.

Perisher Kids Full Day Programs

Give your kids the learning experience they deserve with a Perisher full day lesson program. Over a full day your child will progress in a fun, friendly & comfortable learning environment, allowing you to explore Perisher with the peace of mind that your child is in the safe hands of our experienced, professional instructors. Helmets are mandatory in all Child Lesson programs. 

Discovery Kids Full Day Program - Ages 3 & 4 

Set the groundwork for a lifelong love for the sport in a creative and caring environment. Our professional, specially trained instructors love teaching and children will improve through games and play in a fun atmosphere that is tailored to their ability level. First attempts are easily accomplished with a dedicated ski carousel exclusively for the Discovery Kids program.

Perisher Kids Full Day Program - Ages 5 to 14 

Let your kids fall in love with the snow! Our professional, highly certified instructors are here to make sure your kids have a memorable experience and develop a lifelong passion for the sport. This full day ski and snowboard program is action packed with explorations in Magic Forests, terrain parks, race day and more and a great option if your kids want to spend the day experiencing our mountains while making new friends.  

Discovery Kids                                                        Ages 3 & 4                                                            Learn More

• Offered only at Perisher Valley, our Discovery Kids full day program operates from the Snow Discovery Centre on the lower level of the Perisher Centre.
• The day begins indoors with fun activities, check in from 8:30am until 9:15am, before heading outside. Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment. The day ends once again indoors, children will be ready for collection from 3pm to 3:30pm.
• Lunch as well as refreshments throughout the day are included in the program and we do our best to cater for special dietary requirements and common allergies.
• Children who are susceptible to an anaphylactic reaction to trace elements must supply their own lunch.
• Children must be toilet trained to participate in the program.

Perisher Kids                                                          Ages 5 to 14                                                          Learn More 

• Offered only at Perisher Valley, our Perisher Kids full day ski and snowboard program meets on snow in the Perisher Kids learning area next to the Mitchell T-bar.
• Check in starts at 8:45am until 9:15am, children will be ready for collection from 3:15pm to 3:30pm.  We want to make sure your kids spend as much time skiing or riding as possible so please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
• Lunch is included in the program and we do our best to cater for special dietary requirements and common allergies. A nut free snack in your child’s pocket is a great way to stay energized.
• Children who are susceptible to an anaphylactic reaction to trace elements must supply their own lunch.
• Don’t forget sunscreen and goggles to protect those young eyes.

Child 3 Hour Lessons

Learning to ski or snowboard can be a great experience with the right instructor helping to learn and improve quickly. Lessons are offered from Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes where children will learn from one of our professional instructors, gain confidence and explore new terrain. Lunch is not included and helmets are mandatory.

Blue Cow                                                              Ages 5 to 14                                                            Learn More

• Great place to learn plus easy access to advanced terrain, Blue Cow is a perfect place for everyone.  
• Lessons are offered from late June to early September and meet between the top of the Terminal Chair lift and the Pony Ride carpet near the Blue Cow Bistro.
• Access Blue Cow via the Skitube from Bullocks Flat or Perisher Valley, please remember that ski or snowboard equipment hire is not available at Blue Cow.
• Child 3 hour ski and snowboard lessons start at 10:30am until 1:30pm. 

Smiggin Holes                                                      Ages 3 to 14                                                            Learn More

• Well protected from inclement weather, Smiggin Holes (Smiggins) provides a safe place for the entire family to ski or board and for that reason, we are able to offer 3 hour ski lessons to children 3 to 14 years of age.
• Lessons are offered from late June to early September and meet in front of The Smiggins Hotel next to Harry's and Herman's ski carpet.
• Two morning times for ski and snowboard lessons are offered to children 5 to 14 years starting at 9am or 11am. Ski lessons for younger children aged 3 and 4 years start at 9am and finish at 12pm.