Mountain Camp

Questions? Email mountaincamp@squaw.com or call Squaw Kids at 530-452-7225 ext 2.

Requirements & Information

1. Must be 3 years old as of December 1, 2019, for Wednesday and Friday AM program. Must be 4 years old as of December 1, 2019 for Wednesday and Friday PM program. And must be 4 by December 1, 2019 for Sunday program. No exceptions. A copy of the child’s birth certificate may be required.
2. Ski Levels for Mountain Camp: 
   1. For ages 3-6, all ski levels are welcome. 
   2. For ages 7-13, must be intermediate/advanced ski level. 
   3. Start-Up Summiteers at Alpine Meadows is for beginner/intermediate ski level. 
3. Parents must be comfortable that their children may ride chairlifts alone, with other children, or adults. Please read our chairlift riding policy and review the chairlift safety video. 
4. Ikon pass is required and not included in Mountain Camp price. Deadline for full refund of Mountain Camp is October 31st, 2019. 
5. Mountain Camp rarely cancels and we ski in all types of weather. If the mountain closes prior to the start time of the program, no classes go out, and we cancel the program, we will offer a refund for that day.  

PARENT INFORMATION

Ski Levels for Mountain Camp

1. For ages 3-6, all ski levels are welcome. 
2. For ages 7-13, must be intermediate or advanced ski level. 
3. Start-Up Summiteers at Alpine Meadows is for beginner or intermediate ski level. 

Group Placement

The first day and a half is spent getting children into the appropriate groups, which is based on age and ability level. For the remainder of the season, we do our best to keep the same instructors but it is not always possible. If the instructors and supervisors see a need to adjust a child’s placement, we will move them as necessary. It is very important for attendance to be consistent or your child may have to move groups accordingly or be dropped from the program. Instructors are focused on building technique using appropriate terrain to develop abilities in anticipation of more challenging terrain. Our focus is on skill, using all-mountain terrain. Ages 7-13 must be skiing at an intermediate to advanced level. 

Chairlift Riding Policy

Be advised that your child may be riding lifts alone or with other children or adults, while enrolled in these programs. Please review the most recent Children’s Chairlift Code of Conduct, and help us to train your child to understand the importance of sitting back, holding on, and no fooling around, while on a lift. Please review our chairlift riding policies. We do our best to always have children ages 7 years and under accompanied by an adult. 

Weather & Cancellation Policy

We will run regardless of weather conditions 99% of the time. It is very rare for us to cancel the program due to weather, however, if we need to cancel, we will determine a plan of action that morning. An email will be sent out as late as 8:30am, regarding any changes. Please do not call the supervisor’s office as they have on-hill duties. It is your responsibility to participate in the days designated for the program. We do not offer makeup days or drop-ins, and you may only participate on the day and time you registered for. Mountain Camp rarely cancels and we ski in all types of weather. If the mountain closes prior to the start time of the program, no classes go out, and we cancel the program, we will offer a refund for that day. 

Lunch

For the weekend programs, students will need to bring their lunch with their name clearly labeled and will not be able to go to the cafeteria to purchase food. Please take into consideration our lunchroom is small, which limits parent visitation. Squaw Kids is not responsible for lunch boxes and they will be available for pickup in the Squaw Kids lobby. Lunch boxes not picked up by end of day will be donated. 

Equipment

All students must have the following: eye protection, helmet, pass, sunscreen, gloves or mittens, skis and boots, and appropriate snow clothing. Snacks are not provided, so please send a snack in a pocket.

Tips to make your day go smoothly...

• Arrive within the 15-minute drop off time dressed and ready to ski!
• Sundays are busier than most think, please leave early in anticipation of traffic and parking delays.
• Plan ahead for picking up your pass and rental gear (if you need it).
• Feed your child a healthy breakfast and/or lunch.
• Include a snack in your child’s pocket. Snacks are not provided.
• Remind your child to stay with their group at all times.

Still have questions? ​

Email us at mountaincamp@squawalpine.com.  

Groups meet outside on the snow by the magic carpets at Squaw Kids and say good bye to their parents. Groups leave promptly at designated times.