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Ski & Snowboard After School
Program is FULL!
Waitlist is available.
Interested participants can place their name on the waitlist through our Registration System (link here).
Or contact the Parks and Rec Office by emailing recreation@northamptonma.gov or call (413)587-1040.
For JFK Middle School students Grades 6 - 8
This popular program offers a fantastic downhill ski and snowboarding opportunity to youth in grades 6 - 8 at a reasonable price. Participants will enjoy up to three hours of skiing or snowboarding on Wednesday afternoons starting in January for four consecutive weeks.
The program is held at Berkshire East Ski Resort. Berkshire East offers 52 diverse trails which both accommodate beginners and can challenge expert skiers. 18 trails are lit for night skiing.
Motor Coach Buses will depart from JFK Middle School after school and return at 8:15pm.
Ski Dates
- 4 Weeks on Wednesdays after school
- January 12, 2022
- January 19, 2022
January 26, 2022*Cancelled due to extreme cold- February 2, 2022
- February 16, 2022
Location
Berkshire East Ski Resort
66 Thunder Mountain Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Registration
Fees
Basic Package: $240
- *Includes Lift Pass, Transportation, & Supervision
Additional Costs *As Needed*
- Ski/Snowboard Rentals:$71
- Now includes Helmet
- Ski/Snowboard Lessons: $53
- Helmet Rentals *ONLY*: $40
- Ski/Snowboard Rentals:$71
Already have a Season Pass at Berkshire East? You have two choices for registration.
Option 1: Register in the office to qualify and pay for the Season Pass Holder price. Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Option 2: Register through our online registration system, pay the full Basic Package fee, and be reimbursed later by the Office to reflect the Season Pass Holder price.
Questions? Comments? Contact the office at (413)587-1040 or email recreation@northamptonma.gov
Important information while Registering
- When you register please know your child's skill level. This program is recommended for those who already have prior skiing/snowboarding experience.
- Skill Level : First time, Lower Mtn Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert
- Chart below
- Skill Level : First time, Lower Mtn Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert
- Signing up for lessons?
- Berkshire East offers group lessons, grouped by ability level
- Chart below
- Berkshire East offers group lessons, grouped by ability level
- Please refer to the Berkshire East Ability Level Chart and select the appropriate level
- Registering for Rentals?
- Be prepared to supply child's height, weight , and shoe size
Call for Chaperones!
Chaperones Ski/Snowboard for FREE!
Chaperones are asked to commit to all five dates (Make up included). If you have chaperoned in the past you will be given priority.
There will be a chaperone meeting on Wednesday, January 5 at 5:30pm.
But wait! More details about this program here
For Middle School Students from JFK
- Students can store Ski/Snowboarding gear in designated spot in the Community Room
- Coach buses will depart approximately at 3:20pm from J.F.K. Middle School
- All students return to J.F.K. at approximately 8:15pm each date
Make-ups
- Will happen if we have inclement weather and the dates are added at the end of the program
- If needed the make-up will take place on February 16th. No make-ups during the Northampton Public School Half Day on February 9 or February Vacation (2/23)
- Participants ski/board in buddy systems within our group and skill level & wear identifying neon bands for safety
Transportation/Food
- Coach busses with restrooms are used for transportation. Backpacks etc. may be left onboard during the program
- Skiers may bring food from home or purchase food at at the Ski Lodge
- Food may be eaten on the coach bus; however, greasy foods like pizza, fries, burgers, etc may not be taken on Bus from the Ski Lodge
Helmets
- *Berkshire East does not require helmets but they are STRONGLY recommended*
- Helmets are NOW included in Berkshire East rental package!
- Helmets can be rented by participant for $40 for the 4 weeks and must be paid to the Parks & Recreation Department
Rentals
- Please provide the appropriate information while registering or contact the office
- Complete rental waiver form (must be a signature of a parent/guardian) *Will be provided to all who rent after registration*
- Berkshire East will not be able to rent equipment to any participants who have not submitted their information or Rental Waiver
- All rental information and waiver must be submitted to the Parks & Rec Department by December 13, 2021
Lessons
- Lessons take place shortly after arrival and are group lessons which last one hour
- All beginner levels are required to sign up for lessons
- Lessons will be from 5:30-6:30pm
Ski Cancellations, Delays
- Will be announced on our Cancellation Hotline number (413)587-1044
- On the Parks & Recreation Department’s website, http://www.northamptonma.gov/841/Cancellations-Changes-Information
- Announced at JFK Middle School