Start-up Mtn Camp, Mountain Camp, and Summiteers Seasonal Programs

Non-competitive, multi-week ski programs (Start-up Mtn Camp, Mountain Camp at Palisades, and the Summiteer program)focus on skill development, mountain safety, mileage, and fun.

The Start-Up Mountain Camp is an early-season program at Palisades offered the first two weekends of December (Dec 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2024). It is available to beginner skiers ages 3 to 13, and season passes and equipment rental are not included.

Mountain Camp at Palisades and Summiteer at Alpine include eight ski lessons (half-day or full-day options) for ages 3 to 13. We try to keep the same instructors with the same groups throughout the program, which runs from January through March. The program is available for all ski levels but does not include season passes or equipment rentals.

These programs focus on starting strong, having fun, and gaining skills while exploring the mountain.

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Requirements & Information

Requirements & Information

All children must be at eligible age by December 1st, 2024. No exceptions. A copy of the child's birth certificate may be required.

Ski Levels for Mountain Camp and Summiteers:

Midweek Programs ages 3-10 All ability levels.Weekend Programs ages 5-13 All ability levels.Start-Up Programs are for beginners only ages 5-13 and are a great way to get your kid ready for the Sunday Programs.

Other Information:

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. Ikon pass is required and not included in Mountain Camp or Summiteers price.Mountain Camp and Summiteers rarely cancels, and we ski in all types of weather. If the mountain closes prior to the start time of the program, that day will be cancelled, and no refunds will be issued. If one or more classes are cancelled due to mountain closure, we will offer no more than one make-up day the week after the respective program’s scheduled last day

Parent Information

Parent Information

Ski Levels for Mountain Camp & Summiteers

Midweek Programs ages 3-10 All ability levels.Weekend Programs ages 5-13 All ability levels. If your child is a beginner, we recommend signing up for the early season Start-Up program.Start-Up Programs are for beginners only ages 5-13 and are a great way to get your kid ready for the Sunday programs that start in January.

Group Placement

The first day and a half is spent getting children into the appropriate groups, which is based on age and ability level. After the second week, we will not be making group changes. It is particularly important for attendance to be consistent, or your child may be dropped from the program. Instructors are focused on building techniques using appropriate terrain to develop abilities in anticipation of more challenging terrain. Our focus is on skill, using all-mountain terrain. Kids signed up for Sunday Programs 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 appropriate companion.

Weather & Cancellation Policy

We will run regardless of weather conditions 99% of the time. It is exceedingly 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. You may only participate on the day and time you registered for, and we do not offer makeup days due to absence. If the mountain closes prior to the start time of the program, that day will be cancelled, and no refunds will be issued. If one or more classes are cancelled due to mountain closure, we will offer no more than one make-up day the week after the respective program’s scheduled last day.

Lunch

Start-Up and Sunday 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.

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 your child's 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@palisadestahoe.com or summiteers@palisadestahoe.com.

Parking Reservations are required this season. You will need a parking reservation for all Sunday Mountain Camp and Summiteers programs. Learn more and make a reservation at parkpalisadestahoe.com.

Mountain Camp at Palisades

2024/25 Mountain Camp Program at Palisades

	Ages	Level	Time	Dates	Days	Price
Start-Up Weekend Camp	5-13	Beginners Only	9am-2:30pm	Dec 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2024	4	$580
Sunday Camp	5-13	All ability levels	9am-2:30pm	Jan 5 – Mar 16, 2025 No camp 1/19, 2/16, 2/23	8	$1,750
Wednesday Morning Camp	3-4	All ability levels	9:30am-12pm	Jan 8 – Mar 5, 2025 No camp 2/19	8	$650
Wednesday Afternoon Camp	5-10	All ability levels	1-3:30pm	Jan 8 – Mar 5, 2025 No camp 2/19	8	$650
Friday Morning Camp	3-4	All ability levels	9:30am-12pm	Jan 10 – Mar 7, 2025 No camp 2/21	8	$650
Friday Afternoon Camp	5-10	All ability levels	1-3:30pm	Jan 10 – Mar 7, 2025 No camp 2/21	8	$650

Questions? Email mountaincamp@palisadestahoe.com or call 530-452-7222.

Palisades Drop-Off & Pick Up Times

Program	Drop-Off Time	Pick Up Time
Sunday All-Day	8:45am. We leave promptly at 9am.	2:30pm
Wednesday Morning	9:15am. We leave promptly at 9:30am.	12pm
Wednesday Afternoon	12:45pm. We leave promptly at 1pm.	3:30pm
Friday Morning	9:15am. We leave promptly at 9:30am.	12pm
Friday Afternoon	12:45pm. We leave promptly at 1pm.	3:30pm

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

Summiteers at Alpine

2024/25 Summiteers at Alpine

	Ages	Level	Time	Dates	Days	Price
Sunday Camp	5-13	All ability levels	9am-2:30pm	Jan 5 – Mar 16, 2025 No camp 1/19, 2/16, 2/23	8	$1,750
Wednesday Morning Camp	3-4	All ability levels	9:30am-12pm	Jan 8 – Mar 5, 2025 No camp 2/19	8	$650
Wednesday Afternoon Camp	5-10	All ability levels	1-3:30pm	Jan 8 – Mar 5, 2025 No camp 2/19	8	$650
Thursday Morning Camp	3-4	All ability levels	9:30am-12pm	Jan 9 – Mar 6, 2025 No camp 2/20	8	$650
Thursday Afternoon Camp	5-10	All ability levels	1-3:30pm	Jan 9 – Mar 6, 2025 No camp 2/20	8	$650

Questions? Email summiteers@palisadestahoe.com or call 530-581-8344.

Alpine Drop-Off & Pick Up Times

Program	Drop-Off Time	Pick Up Time
Sunday All-Day	8:45am. We leave promptly at 9am.	2:30pm
Wednesday Morning	9:15am. We leave promptly at 9:30am.	12pm
Wednesday Afternoon	12:45pm. We leave promptly at 1pm	3:30pm
Thursday Morning	9:15am. We leave promptly at 9:30am	12pm
Thursday Afternoon	1pm. We leave promptly at 1:15pm.	3:30pm