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Kids Ski School
We're spending a week in Steamboat - Dec 26 to Jan 2. We have two children, age 3 1/2 and 6, that we're signing up for ski school. We're thinking 3 days is plenty since they are full day lessons. Wondering if its best to do 3 days in a row at the beginning of the week, or space it out over the week. Any advice?
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Permalink Reply by skimog 2 on -
What we did for a long time over that same week actually was do them in a row. That allows them to get in a rhythm and be comfortable and more confident for the days after the lessons.
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Permalink Reply by Lenny McNeill on
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Hi KC, I would recommend 3 days in a row. The kids will be more likely to get the same instructor, and they get used to the routine, and can carry over what they learned from the day before. I hope this answers your questions. Please feel free to ask any more questions. Thanks
Lenny McNeill
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Permalink Reply by Luv2Ski007 on -
Absolutely on the first day get your kids in ski school and keep them there. You and they will be miserable if you don't. After 2 days with you they may never want to ski again. IMO 3 1/2 is borderline too young and no way you want to try and "teach" them before they get into organized instruction. I've been where you're at so make the smart move.
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Permalink Reply by STEAMBOATJIM on
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I would highly recomend a week in Desperado's Week(spelling)
It starts on Monday and ends on Friday. They learn with the same instructor and same kids each day. They have great activities. My grandson comes up at Christmas and has a blast. He is now 9 and ski's everthing but the Chuttes!
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