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Slopeside School Program - BC Based Schools

Our Slopeside School Program pairs highly trained instructors with a fun, safe environment free of lift lines and crowds. Designed for elementary and secondary schools across British Columbia, the program runs Monday to Friday and offers ski and snowboard lessons, with Nordic options also available. Students can build skills, boost confidence and create lasting memories on the snow.

Students must be with an instructor at all times while on the hill.

 

School Group Blackout Dates

The Slopeside School Program is not available during the following blackout dates:

•    December 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026
•    February 16 to 20, 2026
•    March 14 to 27, 2026
•    All weekends from January 17 to March 29, 2026

 

Booking Process

Dates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Bookings for the 2025-26 school year open September 1, 2025. To reserve, please complete the online registration form. If your initial requested dates are unavailable, we will provide alternative options.

A rental preset sheet and payment form will be sent to the group leader. Both forms must be completed and emailed to sales@sunpeaksresort.com at least 14 days before the visit. 

This ensures the rental shop and Sport School instructors have time to prepare for the group’s size and needs, and allows the Groups Coordinator to connect with the organizer if any questions arise.

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Program Overview and Conditions

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Eligibility

  • The Slopeside School Program is available only to schools in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Students must be 18 years or younger.
  • Group members 19 years and older are considered chaperones and will be charged accordingly.
  • Children under eight years old are not eligible for snowboarding. Contact us for exceptions regarding snowboard lessons for younger children.

Availability

  • Program runs Monday to Friday only.
  • Capacity:
    • 100 students from Monday to Thursday
    • 50 students on Fridays

Blackout Dates

The program is not available during:

  • December 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026
  • February 16 to 20, 2026
  • March 14 to 27, 2026
  • Weekends from January 17 to March 29, 2026

Booking requirements

  • Each school group must designate one group leader to organize the trip and submit a single payment.
  • All required information must be submitted to the Groups Coordinator at least 14 days before arrival.

Lessons

  • Lessons are mandatory for all participants.
  • Availability and times:
    • Full-day: 10:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm (4 hours total)
    • Half-day: 10:30am to 12:30pm (2 hours)
  • Lunch: At 12:30pm, instructors will escort students to the Annex and hand them over to teachers or chaperones. Instructors return at 1:30pm for the afternoon program.

Supervision

  • Students are with a Sun Peaks Resort instructor, guide or representative at all times.
  • Groups are formed by ability at the start of the day and remain together throughout.
  • All participants must follow the Alpine Responsibility Code (outlined in the Groups Information Package).

Rentals & Equipment

  • Ski package: skis, boots, poles, helmet
  • Snowboard package: board, bindings, boots, wrist guards, helmet
  • Helmets are mandatory for all participants

Specialty Programs

For Nordic skiing opportunities, contact sales@sunpeaksresort.com

 

How to Book

For more information, or to start your booking, please complete the registration form and a member of our School Groups team will be happy to assist you.
 

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For questions about School Groups, please contact:

Emma Wise
Group and Race Coordinator 
Sun Peaks Resort LLP
Tel: 250.578.5550
Email: sales@sunpeaksresort.com

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