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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.

AMS Ski Program   AMS Ski program

SCHEDULED DAYS (WEATHER PERMITTING) ALL GRADES
January 15th (Wednesday) Payment Due January 8th
January 29th (Wednesday) Payment Due January 22nd
February 6th (Thursday) Payment Due January 30th
February 26th (Wednesday) Payment due February 19th
March 19th (Wednesday) Makeup day if needed  

Prices
Lessons
$15.00 per day
Lift Tickets $15.00 per day
Ski & Snowboard Rental $15.00 per day
Transportation - This year the district will cover the cost of bus transportation for each trip. However, if you are able to contribute $5 to the ski progra, it will go toward scholarships for students who need assistance with trip costs. Your donation is greatly appreciated! $5.00 per day
All forms for lessons, tickets, and equipment rental for ALL the ski dates must be turned in by December 2nd, 2022 to the front office. Even if you are not sure if your student is going to participate in the program, fill out the paperwork just in case. Once the season has started, students tend to change their minds about going and then it is too late to participate. 
 
Students who own their own equipment will still need to fill out a BV Equipment Rental Form (Blue) in case of equipment failure or boots being too small. 
 
Please make sure all necessary forms are fully completed. Incomplete forms must be returned which delays completion of the application. 

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 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 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.

  • Lift ticket, Equip. Rental, & Lesson = $45  

  • Lift ticket, & Lesson = $30 

  • Equip. Rental & Lesson = $30

  • Lesson only = $15

  • 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 (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.

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.

A school district bus will leave Avery Middle School by 8:45 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. 

In the event that we would need parent drivers because of a bus shortage, you will need to be an approved volunteer driver with the district. Please contact the office to start the process as this can take a couple weeks to be approved. 

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. 

There are no provisions to take students home from school. The Snow Sports Program bus will not make stops along Highway 4. 

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. 

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.

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.