Child Lessons

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Benefits of Kids Lessons at Perisher:

A safe learning experience for children while discovering the excitement of what our four mountain areas have to offer - there's something for everyone!
Give your kids the opportunity to fall in love with the snow!
Relax knowing that we have their individual needs covered!

Nothing excites us more than welcoming skiers and riders to our mountains. For information on our 2021 lesson offering please check the information below.

Ripper Roo One-On-One

Give your little ripper the best opportunity to progress and build confidence on snow. Our Ripper Roo one-on-one private lessons are designed as a stand-alone lesson, or to prepare your child for 3 hour group lessons.

Discipline: Ski & snowboard
Location: Perisher Valley
Start Time: 9am
Duration: 1 hour private lesson
Ages: 3 to 5 Years
One-on-one privates are strictly one participant per instructor

Please note that Ripper Roo One-On-One Lessons have finished for the 2021 season.

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Perisher Kids 3 to 5 Years

Set the groundwork for a lifelong love of the snow. Children aged 3 to 5 years will learn through games and play in a fun atmosphere under the watchful eye of our professional, specially trained instructor.

Discipline: Ski only
Location: Perisher Valley
Start time: 10am
Duration: 3 hour group lesson
2hr AFTERNOON CARE ALSO AVAILABLE: 1pm to 3pm - indoor and outdoor activities, see more below.

Please note that Perisher Kids 3 to 5 Years Lessons have finished for the 2021 season.

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Perisher Kids 6 to 14 Years

Our 3 hour lesson for kids aged 6 to 14 years will give your child a fun, friendly and supportive learning experience, all while in the safe hands of our knowledgeable and professionally trained instructors.

Discipline: Ski & snowboard
Location: Perisher Valley
Start time: 10am
Duration: 3 hour group lesson

Please note that Perisher Kids 6 to 14 Years Lessons have finished for the 2021 season.

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It's All In The Details:

What to expect

Here at Perisher Snowsports School, we are dedicated to your child's needs and on-snow skill building. Let your kids fall in love with the snow, check out our information below for a seamless lesson experience.

Perisher Kids lessons start at 10am sharp, please arrive early to ensure your child is ready to start on time.
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. Refreshments will be available during breaks; hot food will not be available.
3 & 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 optimise your kids lesson experience

Looking to optimise your kids lesson experience? Follow our tips below:

Book online and in advance. 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.

Why not set your child up for success and start the day with a 1 hour Ripper Roo private lesson in the lead up to the 3 hour group lesson! Find out more.

Meeting location and lesson levels

Meet at the applicable level sign:

Ripper Roo One-On-One Private:

Perisher Valley - Meet at the red private lesson flag at the lesson meeting place, below the Village Eight.

Kids 3 to 5 Years:

Perisher Valley - Check-in at the kids learning area next to Mitchell T-bar.

Kids 6 to 14 Years:

Perisher Valley - Kids learning area next to Mitchell T-bar.

Lesson Levels - Where does your child fit?

First Timer - First time on snow or need to refresh basics - Learning how to make basic turns and safely ride a lift.
Beginner - You know the basics and ride beginner lifts - Expand your ability and learn to control speed on green runs.
Intermediate - Can confidently link turns and control speed on green runs - Take your skills onto blue terrain.
Advanced - You have mastered every groomed run prepare for more challenging terrain

Afternoon Care 3 to 5 Years

Perisher Kids 2-hour afternoon care is designed to provide parents the opportunity to explore Perisher’s four resort areas while safe in the knowledge that your child is well looked after and having fun in the care of our Snowsports School staff.

2 Hour Afternoon Care can only be purchased in combination with a Perisher Kids 3 to 5 years ski lesson. Afternoon Care is not a ski lesson; children will participate in group indoor and/or outdoor activities which are weather dependant. Limited availability will apply, and advanced bookings are required.

Kids signed up for afternoon care will be dropped off in the Discovery Centre at the end of their morning lesson. No need to collect them unless you wish to take them for lunch. Snacks and refreshments are provided; hot food will not be available.

Details:

Duration: 2 hours
Times: 1pm to 3pm
Location: Perisher Valley Discovery Centre
Collection point: 3pm indoors from the Discovery Centre

Terms and conditions

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