Seasonal Programs

Kids & Adults

The Sunday River SnowSports School's Seasonal Programs for kids and adults offers fun ways for all ages and abilities to spend their winter improving their skills. All Seasonal Programs listed below run starting mid-December on weekends and holidays.

All Programs

Skiing in the woods

Ages 3-4

Mini Runners

A season-long program that focuses on building confidence and skills in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. 

Kids skiing at Sunday River

Ages 4-16

River Runners

A season-long program designed for children who want to improve their skills and explore a wide variety of terrain. Sold out for 2024-25 season.

Skier on Excalibur.

Ages 8-19

Gould Academy Competition Program

A season-long program that runs on weekends and holidays, focused on teaching young athletes the skills to compete in alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, or snowboarding. Coming soon!

Skier at Sunday River

Ages 15-16

Junior Professionals

A season-long program designed to educate and prepare 15-16-year-olds for a career in the Snow Sports industry.

Skiers on chairlift at Sunday River

Ages 18+

Peak Performance Program

A season-long program for adults who are intermediate to advanced skiers who want to improve their skills. The program is offered on weekends and is led by PSIA-certified coaches.

Young skiers in a lesson with an instructor.

Ages 3-12

15-Day Lesson Pass

Need more flexibility? Learn all season long with 15 full-day Mini Munchkin, Mogul Munchkin, or Mogul Meister group lessons you can use on a schedule that works for you and your child during the 2024-25 winter season. Coming soon!

2024-25 Program Schedule & Details

    • Mini Runners is open to all abilities, and is the perfect entry into a season long program.
    • Program is only for 3 & 4 year olds.
    • Mini Runners program operates from 9AM-12PM.
    • Program meets weekends throughout the season.
    • Children under 7 will need to ride the chairlift with an adult. Please be aware that this adult may not always be their coach.
    • The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
    • Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 season.
    2024-25 Program Pricing
    Mini Runners $1,699
    2024-25 Calendar
    Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15 First Weekend
    Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 22
    Friday, December 27 - Tuesday, December 31 Holiday Break
    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5
    Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12
    Saturday, January 18 - Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
    Saturday, January 25 - Sunday, January 26
    Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, February 2
    Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9
    Saturday, February 15 - Monday, February 17 Presidents' Vacation Week
    Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
    Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 2
    Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9
    Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16 Final Weekend
    • River Runners is for ages 4-16 for children who are comfortable skiing on green terrain independently.
    • Children are grouped by age and ability within a pod.Programming runs 9AM-1PM
    • Children under 7 will need to ride the chairlift with an adult. Please be aware that this adult may not always be their coach.
    • The program meets weekends throughout the season.
    • The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
    • Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 season.
    2024-25 Program Pricing
    River Runners $1,999
    2024-25 Calendar
    Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15 First Weekend
    Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 22
    Friday, December 27 - Tuesday, December 31 Holiday Break
    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5
    Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12
    Saturday, January 18 - Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
    Saturday, January 25 - Sunday, January 26
    Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, February 2
    Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9
    Saturday, February 15 - Monday, February 17 Presidents' Vacation Week
    Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
    Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 2
    Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9
    Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16 Final Weekend
    • A season-long program designed for 15 and 16 year olds.
    • For intermediate to advanced skiers.
    • Programming runs 8:30AM-1PM.
    • For teenagers interested in becoming coaches.
    • The program meets on weekends throughout the season.
    • The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
    • Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 season.
    2024-25 Pricing
    Junior Professionals $1,999
    2024-25 Calendar
    Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15 First Weekend
    Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 22
    Friday, December 27 - Tuesday, December 31 Holiday Break
    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5
    Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12
    Saturday, January 18 - Monday, January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend
    Saturday, January 25 - Sunday, January 26
    Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, February 2
    Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9
    Saturday, February 15 - Monday, February 17 Presidents' Vacation Week
    Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
    Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 2
    Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9
    Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16 Final Weekend
    • Perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers.
    • Led by PSIA-certified coaches.
    • The program meets on weekends throughout the season.
    • The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
    • Limited spots are available for the 2024-25 season.
    2024-25 Program Pricing
    Peak Performance  $1,349

    2024-25 Calendar
    The Peak Performance Program meets 9:30AM - 12:30PM
    Saturday, December 14 - Sunday, December 15
    Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 22
    Saturday, December 28 - Sunday, December 29
    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 5
    Saturday, January 11 - Sunday, January 12
    Saturday, January 18 - Sunday, January 19
    Saturday, January 25 - Sunday, January 26
    Saturday, February 1 - Sunday, February 2
    Saturday, February 8 - Sunday, February 9
    Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 16
    Saturday, February 22 - Sunday, February 23
    Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 2
    Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9
    Saturday, March 15 - Sunday, March 16

Lessons

Sunday River's SnowSports School offers ski, snowboard, and snow bike lessons for all ages and abilities with both private and group options.

Other Clubs

Sunday River Ski & Snowboard Club

For those who visit Sunday River regularly and want to get involved with supporting the mountain’s competitive athletes.

Prime Time Club

A social group of Sunday River skiers ages 50+ who meet at 10AM downstairs in the Peak Lodge on North Peak Mondays through Fridays during the ski season.