Ski Club 2026
You will have to register on Ski Sundown's website as well! Once you are registered here I will send you a direct link.
*$25 late fee is added as of 11/6/2026
WHO: Harwinton students in grades 5 – 12 (Burlington Residents must register in Burlington)
WHAT: Skiing and snowboarding at discounted rates!
- Lift passes, group lessons and rental equipment are available.
- Lesson package includes 5 weekly one hour group lessons for any level skier or
- New skiers and boarders are required to take lessons.
- Students not taking lessons must possess a solid knowledge of the sport in order to
- Helmets are strongly recommended for ALL group participants.
WHEN: Thursdays, January 7th-February 4th
TIME: 4-8 pm, Lessons 5 pm
Make-up dates will be added for cancellations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- After registering with us you will need to register with Ski Sundown. We will send you directions to register with them to receive group pricing.
- Ski Sundown is using RFID tags this year. Participants will need to keep these and bring them each week. They should be kept in a zipper pocket in a jacket or you can purchase a holder that goes on your goggles.
- Program cancellations will be communicated via text/email notifications through MyRec
- Parents will be responsible for transporting students to and from Ski Sundown
- Additional Forms and Files with parent information will be sent out to you after registration.
CHAPERONES
Chaperones needed! Chaperones ski or snowboard for free during program, Chaperones are needed for inside the lodge as well. All chaperones are required to fill out paperwork. This program cannot run without chaperones.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
1) Register online here
2) You will receive an email with directions for how to register online with Ski Sundown.
Email: recreation@harwinton.gov
Address: 100 Bentley Drive, Harwinton, CT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 7th. A late fee of $25 must be paid if received after 11/7/25
SKI SKILL LEVELS (New levels added from last year)
1. First Time - “I have never skied before.”
New to the sport. Lesson will start with balance, stance and an introduction to
equipment. Skiers will learn the basic fundamentals of stopping and turning in a controlled manner.
2. Beginner - “I can make controlled left and right turns on green circle terrain, or I am returning to the sport after a prolonged time away.”
Lesson will focus on developing confidence in turns, right and left. Skiers will learn to stop with
confidence on easy terrain.
3. Novice - “I can ride a chairlift independently and ski with confidence on green circle trails.” Lesson will focus on speed control using wedge and turn shapes. Skiers will begin linking turns and exploring parallel skiing.
4. Intermediate - “I am confidently parallel skiing on green circle trails and developing my skills on blue square trails.”
Lesson will focus on navigating intermediate terrain, refining speed control through varying turn size and shape, and developing a more proficient parallel skiing technique.
5. Advanced - “I ski confidently and want to fine-tune my technical abilities.”
Making consistent parallel turns on advanced terrain. Lesson will focus on learning the skills and tactics that it takes to ski steeper terrain, moguls and variable snow conditions.
SNOWBOARD SKILL LEVELS
1. First Time – “I have never snowboarded before.”
New to the sport. Lesson will start with an introduction to equipment and balance. Snowboarders will learn the basic fundamentals of stopping and turning in a controlled manner.
2. Beginner –“I can side slip on my heel-side on green circle terrain, or I am returning to the sport after a prolonged time away.”
Lesson will focus on learning to stop on both heel-side and toe-side. Snowboarders will focus on balance, learn falling leaf and get an introduction to shaped turns.
3. Novice - “I can ride a chairlift independently and can heel-side and toe-side turn with control.” Lesson will focus on different shaped turn skills and how to navigate flat terrain successfully.
4. Intermediate - “I can confidently shape my turns on green circle trails and perform controlled stops.” Lesson will focus on switch riding and exploring intermediate level trails. Snowboarders will focus on linking their turns and progressing through more variable terrain.
5. Advanced - “I can confidently link my turns while maintaining controlled speed.”
Making carved turns and switch-riding on advanced terrain. Lesson will focus on learning the skills and tactics that it takes to snowboard steeper terrain in variable snow conditions.
Helmets are strongly recommended for ALL group participants
Forms for purchasing helmets, goggles and ski locks are available for download below.
New Registration Policies
You will have to register on Ski Sundown's website as well! Once you are registered here I will send you a direct link.