Send your kids to the snow for the next Victoria pro-d day on a WEA winter skills or ski/snowboard lesson camp! The ski/board pro-d day camp includes full-day Mount Washington ski lessons for kids, while the winter skills program teaches children how to snowshoe, build snow caves and more. Either Victoria pro-d day camp is a great opportunity for your children to try something different. All transportation, lunch & full day lesson/programming costs are included and other program fees are optional. With transportation from Victoria, Nanaimo and other parents of the island, this all-inclusive ski or snow day is an incredible deal!
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| PROGRAM | AGE | LENGTH |
|---|---|---|
| Ski/Snowboard | 11-16 | 1 day |
| Winter Skills | 7-11, 12-16 | 1 day |
| PROGRAM OPTIONS | PRICE | |
| Ski/Board - Includes Lift Ticket & Rentals | $205 + GST | |
| Ski/Board - Includes Lift Ticket | $175 + GST | |
| Ski/Board - Base Price | $135 + GST | |
| Winter Skills | $145 + GST | |
| LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE | FEE | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 15% Surcharge | |
| DATE | PROGRAM | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2021 | Winter Skills | Inquire for Availability |
| Feb 12, 2021 | Ski Day | Inquire for Availability |
| SHARE | REGISTRATION | |
|---|---|---|
Call us now at 250-888-1622 and talk to a real person!! or, if you can't talk now, please click on the following button to take you to the contact information survey (takes 1 to 2 minutes to complete) and we will get back to you within 2-5 business days.
| LOCATION | AM DEPARTURE | PM ARRIVAL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Park (Saanich) | 05:45 | 19:30 | Near Quadra/Mackenzie (Prestwood Dr.) in Saanich |
Pick up begins at 5:45am in the Reynolds Park parking lot at the end off Prestwood Drive in Saanich. The bus departs at 6am sharp and arrives at Mount Washington around 9:15am. Mount Washington is located 30 minutes northwest of the centre of Courtney, BC. The bus departs Mount Washington at 4pm sharp and returns to Reynolds Park in Victoria between 7pm and 7:30 pm in the evening. Lunch & transportation is included in program fee.
Mount Washington, located just a 35 min drive from Courtenay BC is one of two (the other being Mount Cain) ski resorts and winter outdoor recreation areas on Vancouver Island. Mount Washington is located in the Eastern edge of the Vancouver Island Mountain Ranges bordering the famous Strathcona Provincial Park and Forbidden Plateau backcountry hiking area. With a fully paved and BC Highway maintained road, it is one of the only places you can access all week during the winter. At the mountain you can ski, snowboard, tube, sled, snowshoe, build snow shelters and even use the Raven Lodge as a starting point for a multi-day ski or snowshoe tour into Strathcona Park.
Water bottle, lunch, snacks, backpack, sunscreen, hat, toque or warm hat, rain jacket, winter jacket, rain pants, ski pants, snow boots, rubber boots, 2 pairs of ski gloves, running shoes, extra layers, wool socks, ski socks, clothes suitable for running in and a change of clothes. The program will run rain or shine!
As we operate our programs 100% outside and often in wilderness environments, it is essential that all families pack all items on our packing list. Failing to do so may compromise your childs safety and experience.
Same as winter skills but if you are not renting gear, kids will need a helmet, goggles, skis/board, ski boots/board boots & poles
We believe that youth programming should be safe, fun and staffed by the best people in the industry.
"My kids had an excellent spring ski camp with Landon. He created a plan, coordinated with the resort, and gave us lots of feedback. His technical knowledge, energy and sense of fun worked really well with the kids."
-Mark Boonstra
Mount Washington Ski Resort is located just west of Courtenay/Comox on the western edge of the Comox Valley, approximately 3 hours drive from Victoria, BC. Known for its high snowfall (Mount Washington's skied snow base commonly exceeds over 400cm by season's end) and mild temperatures, it is Vancouver Islands premier full service ski resort. The hill offers a huge variety of run types - groomers, steeps, mougles, glades and of course, the terrain park. The resort has slopes for all abilitiy levels, from beginner to expert. In fact, Mount Washington has some of the best beginner teaching areas and services (covered carpet lifts) in all of Western Canada, as well as one of the largest ski schools. Normally, WEA does the majority of program instruction, however, Mount Washington only allows their instructors to teach on their resort. All Mount Washington kids ski lessons are taught by their snow school.
Our Pro-D Day Winter Skills program is designed to expose kids to the snowy, winter environment that they don't often get to experience. They get to do activities like build snow forts, go snowshoeing, learn about winter survival & safety, light winter fires and more! This program is a very long day, as depedning on weather, it may take a few hours to get to the snow!
Modern youth do not get very many opportunities to learn life skills including how to lead others, manage conflict and think for themselves. Western Education Adventure’s winter Pro-D Day programs focus specifically on these skills.
This is a list of the main activities we may run during a winter Pro-D Day program. Activities depend on the main focus of the program that day and may vary from camp to camp:
• Leadership • Decision Making • Conflict Management • Group Management • Winter Safety • Layering • Mountain Safety • Route Planning • Route Planning • Navigation • Skiing • Camping Practices • Fire building • Knife and Stove Safety
Western Educational Adventures takes safety seriously. Not only do we want our participants to have an exceptional time, but just as importantly, we want them to return home safe and sound. All of Western Educational Adventures staff are certified in high level first aid and have years of experience managing risk in the outdoors. You won’t find a more qualified staff team anywhere else!
If you want to sign up, the process is simple. Here’s what you do:
Fill in your email and create a password
Input your information. This is a one time step, your info will be there for the rest of the summer!
Input your child (or children's information), select the program(s) you wish to register for.
**All personal information provided will not be shared with third parties unless it is relevant to the participants well being or quality of experience**
Call us now at 250-888-1622 and talk to a real person!! or, if you can't talk now, please complete the following contact information survey (takes 1 to 2 minutes to complete) and we will get back to you within 2-5 business days.
Way better than sitting in school!
Getting ready to cruise...
Headin' down
Way too much fun :)
...shredin' the POW!
Spectacular scenery
What? I'm just hanging out!
