Ski/Snowboard Lessons

About the Course:
We have partnered up with Thunder Ridge in nearby Patterson, New York. It’s just 30 minutes away from town. Sign up through Ridgefield Parks & Recreation and save compared to regular rates. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information about Thunder Ridge (located at 137 Birch Hill Road, Patterson, NY), please visit thunderridgeski.com.
Transportation is not provided. Classes have sold out!
After clicking Register Online, look under Youth Sports.
After you register, you must fill out these forms, scan or take photos of them, and email them to recoperations@ridgefieldct.gov.
Please Note: You are not enrolled unless you send these forms and get a confirmation that we have received them.
Schedule & Fees:
Ski or Snowboard Lessons (ages 8-14, age is strictly enforced)
$552 members, $582 non-members (6 classes)
The fee includes lift tickets that are valid during the lessons. If your class is Tuesday to Saturday, your child may use that lift ticket after their lessons until 9 pm. If your child's class is on Sunday, they may use that lift ticket starting at 2:45 pm before their lesson (if they have not reached capacity).
Please be aware that all students must be able to ride the lift alone. There is no guarantee the student will ride up the chairlift.
For people who received confirmation that your child is enrolled: Classes start on Thursday, January 4. There are six classes. Please know that Thunder Ridge will contact you if a class is canceled due to bad weather conditions. Please do not call us because we won't know.
Days | Times | Sessions |
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Tuesday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Jan. 9 - Feb. 13 |
Thursday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Jan. 4 - Feb. 8 |
Friday | 5:30-7:00 pm | Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 |
Saturday | 3:30-5:00 pm | Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 |
Sunday | 3:30-5:00 pm | Jan. 7 - Feb. 11 |
- We recommend that students rent equipment at a local shop for the season to save money and to be able to practice their skills on days they don’t have lessons. You may also rent the equipment for the six days of lessons.