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Engaging Family Activities at Shanty Creek Resorts

Snow Stars

The Snow Stars program is designed to teach young children to ski. Our children’s program instructors use the latest in teaching techniques to permit your child to progress to their highest ability. We know that children need to have fun first and that each child’s skiing development is unique and depends on experience, individual abilities and interests.

Through games and props, children are taught basic skiing maneuvers and are encouraged to progress at their own pace. Whether children are learning to walk with ski boots or sliding down the hill, the program is designed to be fun.

We encourage 3 year olds to be enrolled in the 1/2 day program only or the Ski & Play program. Please note that program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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Ski & Play

Ski and Play is an option within the Snow Stars program for 3-5 year olds. Ski and Play offers a morning group ski lesson combined with an afternoon where children can relax, play and even nap in our safe, nurturing and fun children’s center. Children will ski in the morning, have lunch with their ski instructor and then be escorted to the Children’s Center at Summit Village for the afternoon.

Please access our Welcome Packet and Child Information Form which can be printed and filled out prior to your arrival. This will streamline the registration process.

Snow Angels

Snow Angels is a program similar to Snow Stars but with more individualized attention. The class sizes are limited to no more than three children to one instructor. The small class size allows students to progress and develop their skiing skills more quickly. Price includes rental equipment and no charge lift ticket. Available most weekends and holidays. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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Smart Riders

For aspiring snowboarders, half day programs start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Children 8 and under board free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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Kids Academy

Kids will ski in a group with an instructor for the day. Classes combine skiing instruction with fun and games designed to aid learning. Groups are divided according to skiing ability. Children 8 and under ski free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time.
Early registration is encouraged, space is limited.
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ABR NORDIC SKI REPORT – November 15, 8:35 PM

ABR NORDIC SKI REPORT
011/15/07 8:35 PM

We received 4 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and have groomed 27 km today and things are looking pretty good. There is a bit of grass and few wet spots, but with the cold temps it should be freeze up nicely, it is 22 now and forecast to get down cooler yet tonight. With a cooperating forecast we may be able to open for the weekend. We do not allow deer hunting on any of our property. Some of the new trails to the south (Hautanen Highlands etc) are closed until Dec 1st due to hunting. We would be able to open 42 km of trails with snow and cool temps. Stayed tuned for the details. The ski shop is open for mail order business and by appointments for drive ups.

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Boyne Highlands – $89 lift and lodging package

BOYNE | Midweek and weekends starting at $89.

How about a fun-filled weekend with friends and family at Boyne Highlands? An $89 lift and lodging package including breakfast is available on select December-March dates and offered to the first 20 reservations per arrival date. Now is the best time to plan your vacation and spend days and nights on our expertly groomed slopes, sharing food, wine and laughter around the fire and relaxing in the resort’s upgraded hotel rooms featuring the exclusive and plush Boyne Bed.

Book your Boyne Highlands vacation today!
Package offer expires November 30, 2007

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* Rates are per person per night plus taxes/resort fees based on double occupancy per hotel room. Subject to availability. Restrictions do apply.

 
 
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