Engaging Activities at a Michigan Family Vacation Resort

Snow Comets

Similar to our Snow Stars program, Shanty Creek's Snow Comets program is designed to teach your 3 year old how to ski. Through games and props, children are taught basic skiing maneuvers and are encouraged to progress at their own pace.

Snow Stars

The Snow Stars program is designed to teach young children to ski. Our children's program instructors use the latest in teaching techniques to permit your child to progress to their highest ability. We know that children need to have fun first and that each child's skiing development is unique and depends on experience, individual abilities and interests.

Please note that program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged.

Please Note: Lunch is not available for half-day program participants.

Ski & Play

Ski and Play is an option within the Snow Stars program for 3-5 year olds. Ski and Play offers a morning group ski lesson combined with an afternoon where children can relax, play and even nap in our safe, nurturing and fun Children's Center. Children will ski in the morning, have lunch with their ski instructor and then be escorted to the Children's Center at Schuss Village for the afternoon. Ski & Play is offered on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Please call our Children's Center at 800.678.4111 ext. 7860 to make reservations, as space is limited for this program.

Snow Angels

Snow Angels is a program similar to Snow Stars, but with more individualized attention. The class sizes are limited to no more than three children to one instructor. The small class size allows students to progress and develop their skiing skills more quickly. Price includes rental equipment and no-charge lift ticket. Available most weekends and holidays. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged.

Smart Riders

For first-time snowboarders, half-day programs start at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Children 8 and under board free and must obtain a no-charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9-12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged.

Kids' Academy

Kids will ski in a group with an instructor for the day. Classes combine skiing instruction with fun and games designed to aid learning. Groups are divided according to skiing ability. Children 8 and under ski free and must obtain a no-charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9-12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time.
Early registration is encouraged.

Please Note: Lunch is not available for half-day program participants.

* 2 consecutive days of lessons.