Child Lessons

Perisher Child Lessons

Perisher’s kids lessons are an amazing way to build your child’s skills, confidence and love of the snow. We have a range of lesson options for 3 to 6 year olds and 7 to 14 year olds.

Operations at Perisher have now ceased for the 2023 season. Lift tickets, lessons and rentals for the 2024 season will be available to purchase early next year. We look forward to welcoming you back to Perisher next season!

Full Day Child Lessons

Perisher Full Day Child lesson programs are back in 2023!
A great way for children to learn, meet new friends and explore the mountain, Full Day lessons are available for 3 or 5 consecutive days starting on Mondays. We will do our best to ensure that your child is matched with the same instructor for the duration of the program in small groups of similar ages and ability levels.

Is your child having way too much fun and doesn't want their 3 day program to come to an end? Add an additional day or add two days to a 3 day program to keep the fun coming. Come and speak to Perisher's Snowsports School to find out how to extend your child's program while in resort.

Half Day Child Lessons

3-hour morning lessons are offered daily and provide flexibility to choose the first day of your child's lesson during your stay.

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Perisher Kids - Full and Half Day Ski Lessons (3 to 6 years)

Set the groundwork for a lifelong love of the snow. Children aged 3-6 years old will be grouped by ability to learn in a fun atmosphere under the watchful eye of our professional, specially trained instructors. Available at Perisher Valley for full and half days, skiing only.

Lesson Details:

Who: 3-6-year-old skiers, all levels
What:
- Full day lessons are ONLY available starting on Mondays for 3 or 5 consecutive days at Perisher Valley.
- Extend the fun by adding an extra day or two days to a 3-day program by talking to our Snowsports School.
- 3-hour half day lessons can start any day for one or more days, offered at Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes.
When:
- Full Day: 10am to 3pm, check-in from 9:30am, pick up at 2:45pm
- Half Day: 10am to 1pm, check-in from 9:30am, pick up at 12:45pm
Buy kids lessons early and save – with limited availability, book at least 7 days in advance so you don’t miss out! Lift tickets are NOT inlcuded with lesson bookings.

Perisher Kids - Full and Half Day Lessons (7 to 14 years)

Whatever your child's experience level, our passionate instructors will help build their skills and confidence during our Full or Half Day ski and snowboard lessons.

Lesson Details:

Who: 7-14-year-old skiers and snowboarders, all levels
What:
- Full Day lessons are ONLY available starting on Mondays for 3 or 5 consecutive days at Perisher Valley.
- Extend the fun by adding an extra day or two days to a 3-day program by talking to our Snowsports School.
- 3-hour Half Day lessons can start on any day for one or more days, offered at Perisher Valley
When:
- Full Day: 10am to 3pm, check-in from 9:30am, pick up at 2:45pm
- Half Day: 10am to 1pm, check-in from 9:30am, pick up at 12:45pm
Buy kids lessons early and save – with limited availability, book at least 7 days in advance so you don’t miss out! Lift tickets are NOT inlcuded with lesson bookings.

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What to expect

Full Day Lesson Program:

Our full day lessons are a fun filled weekly program with small classes lead by the same instructor for the duration.
Full day lessons are strictly offered starting on Mondays for either 3 or 5 consecutive days at Perisher Valley. Lessons start every Monday from 26 June to 4 September 2023.
Lunch is included, for special dietary requirements please contact us at the time of booking.
Perisher Child full day lessons start at 10am sharp, please arrive early to ensure your child is ready to start on time.
Check-in from 9:30am, Pick up at 2:45pm
Class allocation and the check-in/check-out process is included in the program duration.

Half Day 3-Hour Lessons:

3-hour lessons are offered daily at Perisher Valley
Lessons start at 10am sharp, please arrive early
Check-in from 9:30am, pick up at 12:45pm
Please note: Once group lessons have left the meeting area late arrivals may not be able to join.
Class allocation and the check-in/check-out process is included in the 3 hour lesson duration.
Short breaks may be required throughout the lesson, especially on bad weather days.

Additional Information:

3- and 4-year-old participants must be toilet trained, no nappies. 
Helmets are mandatory; kids will not be accepted into lessons without a helmet.

How to make the most of your kid's lesson

Want to get the most out of your child's lesson? Follow our tips below:

Book online and in advance to secure your preferred lesson dates.
Advanced bookings for consecutive multi-day lessons also allow our team to secure the same instructor for your child's group lesson.
We aim to maximise time on snow for all kids. If you are staying off mountain, please think about morning travel time and potential delays. If you need to collect rental gear on the mountain, we recommend arriving at least 1 hour before lesson time to get set up with equipment.
When arriving at the lesson meeting place, let us know about your child's previous on-snow experience, terrain they are comfortable on and current ability level - this information will help assist with suitable class allocation.

Lesson Levels

Lesson Levels - Where does your child fit?

First Timer: This is your child’s first time on snow, or they need a refresh on basics – Lessons will focus on learning how to make basic turns and safely riding a lift. 
Beginner: Your child knows the basics and can ride beginner lifts – Lessons will focus on expanding you’re their abilities and learning to control speed on green runs.
Intermediate: Your child can confidently link turns and control speed on green runs - Lessons will focus on taking their skills onto blue terrain.
Advanced: Your child has mastered every groomed run. Lessons will focus on preparing for more challenging terrain.

Terms and conditions

For more information and full terms and conditions click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Perisher Snowsports School

What Snowsports School lesson offerings will you provide this year

We are pleased to offer a variety of snow sports lessons this season. Please explore our lesson pages for more information.

Are lift tickets included with your lessons?

No, lift tickets are not included in lesson purchases. All lesson participants require a valid lift ticket regardless of their ability level.

Lift access for use in your lesson can be purchased in the form of a single or multi day lift ticket or Epic Australia Pass and must be purchased online and in advance. Please note that single and multi day lift ticket prices are based on daily rates, regardless of the number or type of lifts used during the lesson.

Do I need to book lessons in advance?

Yes, lessons must be booked online and in advance to avoid disappointment and to ensure availability for your preferred dates and times.

If you are trying to book lessons and the lesson appears as Sold Out or Lesson Full, it means that at this stage we are at maximum capacity for that lesson.

Any additional capacity will be released directly to the online shop. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a waiting list for these products.

I'm an adaptive rider, how do I book a lesson?

We offer discounts on single and multi day lift tickets and 50% off private lessons for guests who are Epic Australia Adaptive Pass holders, full members of Disabled Winter Sport Australia (DWA) or Companion Card holders.

To book an adaptative private lesson please contact us in advance so that we can discuss your specific requirements and capabilities with the Perisher Snowsports School.

Click here for more information about adaptive snow sports at Perisher.

Preparing for your lesson

When should I arrive for my lesson?

We recommend arriving 10 minutes before your lesson start time. Please allow extra time to travel into and around the resort in peak times (weekends and school holidays) to avoid being late to your lesson.

Do I need to collect my rentals before I go to my lesson?

Yes, make sure you have all your rental gear, waterproof clothing, gloves and other necessary items before you head off on your lesson.

What happens if I'm late for my lesson?

Please allow extra time to travel into and around the resort in peak times (weekends and school holidays) to avoid being late to your lesson and to ensure that lessons can start on time.

If you’re running late for a lesson, please head straight to your lesson meeting to find a Snowsports School supervisor. If you cannot find a Snowsports School supervisor head to a ticket office where one of our staff will help you.

Please note that if you miss your lesson due to lateness the lesson cost is non-refundable. We will do our best to accommodate you, however once lessons have left the meeting area late arrivals may not be able to join.

How do I change or cancel my lesson?

If your plans change you have the option to either cancel or change your lesson booking.

Changes or cancellations that result in money being payable back to the purchaser will be issued in the form of a Snow Credit. No cash refunds will be issued.

Any requested changes of cancellations to bookings must be made at least 48 hours or more prior to the start time and date of your booking.

Visit our Help Centre for more information about:

Changing or cancelling your booking
Changing or cancelling your booking due to injury or illness

View full terms and conditions here.