2022-23 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Learn to ski or snowboard right in Monroe County! Swain Resort and Monroe County have once again teamed up at Powder Mills Park to bring you holiday camps, classes, and open skiing, dedicated to teaching you and your children how to ski or board.
Powder Mills Camps:
For skiers ages 6 to 17 and boarders ages 8 to 17
Time: 9am – 3pm
Camps include lift tickets, and all day instruction each camp day. Sign your child up for one camp (or all of them)! Rentals are not included but are available for an added fee.
Classes and camps are held rain or shine and in the cold. Closing will be announced on Powder Mills Facebook page.
*Please Note: Lunch will not be provided. Please plan to pack a bagged lunch for your child. Camp registrations will also be capped at 30 skiers and 8 snowboarders this season for the health and safety of our staff and participants.
Christmas Week Camp Options:
- Camp Polar Express: December 26 & 27
- Camp Reindeer: December 28 & 29
- Camp New Year: December 30 & 31
MLK Day Camp:
- MLK Day Camp: January 16
Presidents’ Week Camp Options:
- Camp President’s Day*: February 20
- Camp Washington: February 21 & 22
- Camp Lincoln: February 23 & 24
Camp Pricing
$199 after 12/15
Rentals
Ski and board equipment are available for rent for the length of the camps for $29 plus tax. Renters should arrive at the park 45 minutes before the start of the first lesson for sizing.
Powder Package:
For skiers ages 6 & up and boarders ages 8 & up!
Enroll your child in our Powder Package lesson program exclusively through Powder Mills Park. The first 3 lessons are at Powder Mills. The 4th & final lesson will take place at Swain Ski Resort, during one of their regular lesson times. Finally, receive an all day lift pass plus an additional voucher pack redeemable at Swain Resort, with over a $600 value!
What To Know…
- 60 minute lessons
- Lift Tickets for lesson period are included
- Rentals are not included but are available for additional fee.
- Classes and camps are held rain or shine and in the cold. If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be made on the Powder Mills Facebook Page.
- One make-up lesson is permitted per session (only during that same week and during regular lesson times).
- No refunds or vouchers.
What to Expect…
- Building of basic sport technique such as safety, balance, turning, and stopping
- This is a group learning environment, not every child will learn at the same speed as others around them.
*Class space is limited and fills up quickly. Register early to ensure your spot.
Thursday Sessions offered at 6:00 pm
- Session 1: Jan. 5, 12, 19
- Session 2: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, & 9
- Session 3: Feb. 16, 23, & Mar 2
Friday Sessions offered at 6:00 pm
- Session 1: Jan. 6, 13, & 20
- Session 2: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, & 10
- Session 3: Feb. 17, 24, & Mar. 3
Saturday Sessions offered at 10am, 12pm, or 2pm
- Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, & 21
- Session 2: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, & 11
- Session 3: Feb. 18, 24, & Mar. 4
Sunday Sessions offered at 11am or 1pm
- Session 1: Jan. 8, 15, & 22
- Session 2: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, & 12
- Session 3: Feb. 19, 26, & Mar. 5
*Snowboard classes offered only Fridays at 6:15PM, Saturdays at 10:15AM,12:15PM, &2:15PM, and Sundays at 11:15am & 1:15pm
PRICING
| Before 12/15 | After 12/15 | |
| Powder Mills Package | $159 | $179 |
| Snowballs | $99 | $129 |
Rentals
Ski and board equipment are available for rent for $49 plus tax for the length of each lesson class program. Renters should arrive at the park 45 minutes before the start of the first lesson for sizing
Snowballs
For 2022 – 2023 we are introducing our new snowballs class! This class is a 30 minute class designed for children ages 4 -6. We will work on building foundational skills for them to successfully ski throughout the years.
What to Expect…
- This is a group learning environment, not every child will learn at the same speed as others around them.
- Playing in the snow, getting used to their equipment, basic balance activities, and beginning to work on how to stop.
Saturday Sessions offered from 9:15 am – 9:45 am.
- Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, & 21
- Session 2: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, & 11
- Session 3: Feb. 18, 24, & Mar. 4
Private Lessons:
Powder Mills Open Ski Options:
Powder Mills is open at select times during the week for open ski hours for those who don’t want to be tied into a specific camp or class. We offer day tickets, rentals, and group lessons.
Season Passes are also available for Powder Mills Park. A season pass allows you to ski during every open ski session throughout the entire 2022-23 season.
| Season Pass | Before 12/15: $99 After 12/15: $109 |
| Lift Ticket | $12 |
| Rental | $15 plus tax |
| Group Lesson* | $29 |
Powder Mills Open Ski Hours (2022-23):
- Thursdays: 5 – 8pm
- Fridays: 5 – 8pm
- Saturdays: 1 – 5 pm
- Sundays: 1 – 5pm
Powder Mills Holiday Open Ski Hours (2022-23):
- Jan. 16 (MLK): 10 – 5 pm
- Feb. 20 – 24 : 10 – 3 pm
Hours subject to change based on weather and hill conditions. Visit facebook.com/PowderMillsPark for current conditions, specials, events, or hours changes. To ensure adequate instructor staffing, 24 hours advanced registration is recommended for the times listed above. To schedule a lesson during open ski hours contact:
[email protected]
(585) 586.1470
Follow us on social media!
Facebook: @Ski Powder Mills Park
Instagram: @ski_powdermills