Seasonal Programs
Fun for All
The Sunday River SnowSports School offers seasonal programs for kids and adults that provide fun and skill improvement for all ages and abilities.
These programs run on weekends and holidays starting in mid-December.
All Programs
Mini Runners
A season-long program that focuses on building confidence and skills in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
River Runners
A season-long program designed for children who want to improve their skills and explore a wide variety of terrain.
Junior Professionals
A season-long program designed to educate and prepare 15-16-year-olds for a career in the Snow Sports industry.
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.
$2,399
Adult Programs
Designed for adults, from intermediate to advanced skiers, these programs focus on skill development and improvement. Led by PSIA-certified coaches.
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 2025/26 winter season.
$2,459
Program Schedule & Details
| Dates | Details |
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| Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14, 2025 | First Weekend |
| Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21 | |
| Saturday, December 27 - Wednesday, December 31 | Holiday Break |
| Saturday, January 3 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, January 11 | |
| Saturday, January 17 - Monday, January 19 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend |
| Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25 | |
| Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1 | |
| Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, February 8 | |
| Saturday, February 14 - Monday, February 16 | Presidents' Vacation Week |
| Saturday, February 21 - Sunday, February 22 | |
| Saturday, February 28 - Sunday, March 1 | |
| Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8 | |
| Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 15 | Final Weekend |
Please note, GACP and Adult Program do not follow this schedule. More details about the GACP program can be found here.
Mini Runners Program Details
- Mini Runners is open to all abilities and is the perfect entry into a season-long program.
- The program is only for ages 3 & 4.
- Mini Runners program operates from 9AM-12PM.
- The program meets on weekends throughout the season.
- Children under age 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 2025/26 season.
2025/26 Mini Runners Pricing
| Mini Runners | $1,899 |
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River Runners Program Details
- 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 from 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 on weekends throughout the season.
- The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
- Limited spots are available for the 2025/26 season.
| River Runners | $2,149 |
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The Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP) is designed for advanced skiers and snowboarders ages 8 to 19, with special programs for future stars ages 6 to 7, and ski cross for ages 12 to 19.
Junior Professionals Program Details
- A season-long program designed for ages 15 and 16.
- 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 2025/26 season.
| Junior Professionals | $2,149 |
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Peak Performance Program Details
- 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 2025/26 season.
- The Peak Performance Program meets 9:30AM - 12:30PM
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14, 2025 | First Weekend |
| Saturday, December 20 - Sunday, December 21 | |
| Saturday, January 3 - Sunday, January 4, 2026 | |
| Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, January 11 | |
| Saturday, January 17 - Sunday, January 18 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend |
| Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25 | |
| Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1 | |
| Saturday, February 7 - Sunday, February 8 | |
| Saturday, February 14 - Sunday, February 15 | Presidents' Weekend |
| Saturday, February 21 - Sunday, February 22 | |
| Saturday, February 28 - Sunday, March 1 | |
| Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8 | |
| Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 15 | Last Weekend |
| Peak Performance | $1,399 |
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Masters of the Mountain Program Details
- Designed for intermediate to advanced skiers.
- The program does not include a season pass or lift ticket.
- Led by PSIA-certified coaches.
- The program meets on Tuesdays for 5 week periods. Guests can participate in either the January or February sessions, or both. Please note, these are two separate program sessions.
- The Masters of the Mountain Program meets 1-3PM at the SnowSports School in South Ridge.
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Program 1 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 13 | Program 1 |
| Tuesday, January 20 | Program 1 |
| Tuesday, January 27 | Program 1 |
| Tuesday, February 3 | Program 1 |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | Program 2 |
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| Tuesday, March 3 | Program 2 |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Program 2 |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Program 2 |
| Tuesday, March 24 | Program 2 |
| Masters of the Mountain | $245 Each Program |
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Other Clubs
Sunday River Ski and 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.
