Above: Winter is coming. But no need to dread. It’s time to plan for winter fun, like skating, skiing and snowboarding. (image left posted to Flickr by stevendepolo, right from Wachusetts Facebook page)
If you’re interested in signing your child up for winter recreation, better act soon. Skating lessons and the after-school ski/snowboard program have registration deadlines this month.
Here are the details on both programs.
Skating Lessons at St. Marks Ice Rink
This program will hold instructions for Beginners, Advanced, and Intermediate levels for kindergarten and up. Participants will be broken up by ability and each group will have 30 minutes of lesson time. Children will be instructed for the development of basic skating skills that may be used for hockey or figure skating. (More details on website.)
Ages: 5 & Up
Cost: $200/pp
Schedule: Sundays, November 25 – January 27, 5:00 – 6:30 pm (30 minutes of lesson time. 1 hour of practice skate)
Deadline: Click here to register by November 14th
After-school Ski/Snowboard Program
The RAP programs bus children straight from school to the resort. Optional ski and snowboarding lessons are available through the program. Or students can just enjoy time on the slopes. Kids can bring their own equipment or sign up for a rental package. Participants must return to the school on the bus, with parent pickup from the school.
Ages: 2nd grade (8 yrs old by 1/1/19) through middle school
Schedule: 5-6 week programs beginning first week of January
Deadlines: Register for WW and Neary by November 19th. For early bird rates, register for Trottier by December 5th.
Costs: Varies per school and selected packages. To see flyers for each program, click links below:
- Woodward: Wednesdays at Ward Hill (pickup from school by 6:45 pm); click here for flyer with details; click here to register
- Neary: Tuesdays at Ward Hill (pickup from school by 6:45 pm); click here for flyer with details; click here to register
- Trottier: Wednesdays at Wachusett Mountain (pickup from school by 7:30 pm); click here for flyer with details; click here to register
