Academy

Spend your winter weekends riding with new mates, building confidence, and progressing all season long.

Youth Academy is designed for young skiers and snowboarders ready to take the next step on the mountain. With regular weekend coaching, small groups, and experienced instructors, athletes build strong technique, mountain awareness, and skills that last a lifetime.

From riders stepping into blue terrain through to confident all-mountain skiers and snowboarders, groups are tailored by age and ability to ensure every participant is challenged, supported, and having fun.

Spaces are limited.

Ages

Ski & Snowboard: 6–16 years

Dates & Times

9:00am – 3:00pm each day

• 10 Day Programme A – Alternate weekends beginning 25 July 2026
• 10 Day Programme B – Alternate weekends beginning 1 August 2026 (ski only)
• 20 Day Programme – Every weekend from 25 July – 27 September 2026 (ski only)
• Locals Programme – Every Sunday from 26 July – 27 September 2026 (ski only)

What’s Included

• 10 or 20 days of coaching with qualified instructors
• Small groups with a maximum of 8 students
• Groups tailored to age and ability
• Coaching adapted to confidence, stamina, and learning style
• Mid-programme progress review
• Supervised lunch break

Parents are free to enjoy their own day on the mountain while the kids are out having theirs.

Ability Levels

Participants must be able to link controlled turns to join the programme.

Groups are confirmed based on Whakapapa’s Level 1–6 ability system and participants may move groups throughout the season to ensure the best progression and learning environment.

Important Information

Lift passes, equipment rental, food, and transport are not included and must be arranged separately if required.