Ski Program
Welcome to Avery Middle School's Snow Sports Educational Program, where the mountains become our classroom, and adventure meets education!
Unleash Your Inner Snow Sports Enthusiast!
At Avery Middle School, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom walls. That's why we are excited to offer our students an incredible opportunity to embark on up to four full-day trips to the breathtaking Bear Valley Mountain Resort. Our Snow Sports Program isn't just about skiing or snowboarding; it's about building character, developing lifelong skills, and creating unforgettable memories.
Learn, Grow, and Conquer the Slopes!
Our program is meticulously designed to provide students with a unique chance to acquire skills that will last a lifetime. Each trip to Bear Valley constitutes a day of hands-on learning, where the mountains become the classroom, and adventure is the lesson plan. Our dedicated classroom teachers will accompany and oversee our students during these trips, ensuring a safe and engaging experience.
Affordable Adventure for All!
We are proud to offer this program thanks to the generous support of the Board of Education and the Bear Valley Mountain Resort. By maintaining a self-supporting status, we can provide lift tickets, lessons, and rentals at exceptionally favorable rates. This makes the program accessible to all students who are eager to experience the magic of the mountains.
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SCHEDULED DAYS (WEATHER PERMITTING) ALL GRADES |
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January 8th Tuesday (7th/8th Grade) | Payment Due December 20th |
January 11th Thursday (6th Grade) | Payment Due December 20th |
January 24th Wednesday (All Grades) | Payment Due January 17th |
February 1st Thursday (All Grades) | Payment due January 25th |
February 27th Tuesday (All Grades) | Payment due February 20th |
March 28th Wednesday (All Grades) | Payment due March 21st |
Prices |
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Lessons |
$15.00 per day
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Lift Tickets | $15.00 per day |
Ski & Snowboard Rental | $15.00 per day |
Transportation | $5.00 per day |
Participation Cost & Equipment
Forms
Medical Insurance is Required - No Exceptions
Each participating student must have either an adequate family medical insurance plan or you may purchase the student insurance that was offered to students at the beginning of the school year. (Click on the link below for the form.)
Students will not be permitted to participate without insurance. Medi-flight insurance is also available through the Bear Valley Office. You may contact them if you are interested.
Click here for the Supplemental Student Accident Coverage form.
Payments
Payments are due exactly one week prior to each ski day. You must write four different checks, one for each trip. If you turn in all four checks at one time, please be sure to date each check according to each separate payment due date. The checks for each trip will be deposited just prior to the ski day. Checks should be made payable to Avery Middle School.
Please note that if money is not turned in by the designated money turn-in day, students will not participate.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance might be available although partial payment may be required. Arrangements must be handled through the school secretary in the Avery Middle School Office (209) 795-8520.
Price Breakdown
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Lift ticket, Equip. Rental, & Lesson = $45 + $5 transportation fee = $50
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Lift ticket, & Lesson = $30 + $5 transportation fee = $35
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Equip. Rental & Lesson = $30 + $5 transportation fee = $35
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Lesson only = $15 + $5 transportation fee = $20
Students who have their own season lift passes do not need to buy a lift ticket. Those who have their own equipment do not have to rent. Equipment packages include skis, boots and poles or snowboards, boots, helmets, and wrist guards. You must rent the complete package. No partial packages are rented.
Ski Helmets - Required
Ski helmets (cannot be bike helmets or any other sports helmet) are required for all students. Ski helmets are included in the ski package if students are renting from Bear Valley.
Students who bring their own equipment and do not have a ski helmet must rent one at Bear Valley for $5. Payment for the helmet is made directly at the rental office at Bear Valley, not in the check for Avery Middle School.
Eligibility
The program is intended for all AMS students. Participating students must meet the District’s eligibility requirements for behavior as described below.
Behavior at School
Students who misbehave at school may not be eligible for the Snow Sports Program. The principal, in consultation with teachers, will make the final decision on whether a student will be permitted to participate.
Behavior In the Snow Sports Program
Lack of cooperation during participation in the program (e.g., misbehavior on the bus, not following Resort rules, missing lessons, misbehavior during lessons, missing check-in times, not following AMS snow sports contract, etc.) may result in being suspended from the Snow Sports Program.
Transportation to Bear Valley
A school district bus will leave Avery Middle School by 8:30 AM and will return to school between 5:00 and 5:30 PM. Every participating student must ride the bus to Bear Valley. No exceptions.
Students may ride home with parents if prior arrangements have been made with the school and the teacher in charge has a written note prior to each trip. Parents must be at AMS when the bus arrives back at 5:00 PM.
Parents who plan to transport a student other than their own must have a Verification of Insurance on file in the office. The teachers in charge must also have written consent for such provided transportation from the parent or guardian for each trip. No exceptions.
Check-in Time is 8:00-8:20 am - Bus is Scheduled to Leave at 8:30 am
Students must report to school for check-in. Check-in is in the gym. If the program is canceled due to weather conditions, the regular school day will resume. Sometimes the decision to cancel can not be made until 8:30 AM. Please do not call the school before 8:00 AM to find out if the program is canceled. Students must come to school prepared for both, to go to Bear Valley and for a regular school day.
Pick-up Time is Between 5:00-5:30 pm at AMS
There are no provisions to take students home from school. The Snow Sports Program bus will not make stops along Highway 4.
Non-Participating Students
All students are encouraged to participate. If there is a medical or personal reason that your student cannot participate, he or she will have a regular school day and must attend.
Lunch
Students may pay for a bag lunch at school or bring a bag lunch from home. All school lunches must be ordered three days before the ski trip. Food is also available for purchase at the mountain, around $20 for lunch.
Clothing
Many layers are better than one for functional warmth. Students must have gloves and sunglasses/goggles or will be required to remain at school. This is a safety issue. Sunscreen is strongly recommended, especially later in the season. Some ski clothing is available through the school. Students can see Mrs. Doyle (6th) or Mrs. Henri (7th & 8th) as needed.