Ski Program Winter 2012
The ESC Winter Staff!
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To enroll in one or more of the winter camp options listed below, submit a registration form. After registering we will contact you to confirm your registration. Confirmation is subject to availability.
Program Description
Extreme Sports Camp is excited to offer our Winter Day Camp for the 2012 season! This program is held in Snowmass, Colorado; one of the world’s premier, family-friendly ski resorts just a few miles outside of Aspen. Our day camp is designed for people anywhere on the autism spectrum; and we are now offering two separate programs tailored to fit the needs of the Youth population (15 years of age and below), and Young Adults (16 years of age and up). For your convenience, these two programs are offered simultaneously at the same locations. Our pioneering methods which combine relationship-based, social-emotional supports; embedded motivators & positive reinforcements; and sports proficiency instruction & analytics are effective for ANY skill level!
You will be welcomed with a meet-and-greet breakfast Monday morning and then enjoy 5 days of skiing and/or snowboarding. Each session welcomes a maximum of six campers, each of whom is carefully matched with a trained ESC Ski Buddy. Participants and their buddy ski at their terrain level, and small group lessons are facilitated by Aspen Skiing Company professional instructors who are also trained by Extreme Sports Camp. Campers join our ski staff each morning at our on-mountain home base for breakfast and enjoy lunch together slopeside. At ski day’s end, campers are dropped off at home base for pick-up, or they can participate in our autism-specific apres-ski program if desired.
In order to insure a successful experience with smooth transitions, Extreme Sports Camp has partnered with local vendors in Snowmass Village to allow campers and their families to coordinate and enjoy lodging, meals, caretaking and activities in the immediate Snowmass community. Many of these components are a la carte, so families can select the options that best fit their needs.
Scheduled ski camps for the 2012 season
February 20-24 (President’s Week)
March 12-16 (St. Patty’s Week)
March 19-23 – -(Spring Skiing )
April 2 – 6 (Light It Up Blue)
5-Day Ski Program: $1250
This cost includes:
- • 5-day on-mountain skiing/snowboarding*
- • Small group instruction by 2 Aspen Skiing Company professionals who are specialists in teaching those across the autism spectrum
- • One-on-one ESC ski/snowboard buddy who is trained and overseen by our ski pros
- • Ski/Snowboard equipment (skis or board, boots, poles, helmet)
- • Lift tickets
- • Breakfast, lunches and daytime snacks for camper Monday-Friday
- • Breakfast for one (1) guest (eg parent, aide) Monday-Friday
- • Friday awards dinner for camper and one (1) guest◊ Additional guests are welcome at the breakfasts and Friday awards dinner. This option may be purchased below.*severe weather and camper sickness may require substitute activities
Deposit: $500 -A $500 deposit is due at the time of registration. The deposit will be applied to your winter camp cost. The remaining balance is due thirty (30) days from the date deposit is paid but PRIOR to attending camp. The credit card on file which was used to pay your deposit will automatically be charged for the remaining amount.
ESC has made arrangements with the Snowmass Inn (http://www.snowmasshospitality.com/accommodations/snowmassinn.aspx) for your lodging needs. This facility is walking distance to the lifts and provides the most convenient location for our program. You may contact the Snowmass Inn (970.923.3900) if you have any questions about their accommodations. They will answer “Snowmass Mountain Chalet”. Snowmass Inn is part of that complex.
NOTE: Snowmass Inn is our basic accommodations provider. If you are looking for a premium housing option please visit Snowmass Village’s website and make reservations on your own at a location of your choosing – (http://www.snowmassvillage.com/stay/accomodation.html. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or seek recommendations for premier hospitality options. Also keep in mind the proximity of any potential accommodations in relation to the Snowmass Mall for convenient camper drop-off and pick-up.
NOTE: lodging at Snowmass Inn is based on availability. The sooner you reserve your spot, the better the chance the room(s) will still be available. Of course, if you choose the Lodging option and rooms are no longer available, ESC will notify you immediately.
We prefer that our families stay at the Snowmass Inn. It is our home base, on-mountain, and close to the Snowmass Village Mall. We offer our breakfasts and hold our apres-ski activities there. You are NOT required to stay there but please be aware that you must drop off/pick up your camper at the Snowmass Inn.
March 26 – 30 -(Spring Break ) – $1150.00 NOTE: This sessions’ accommodations will be at the Snowmass Mountain Chalet which is next door to the Snowmass Inn. The Snowmass Inn was sold out.
• Additional Monday Breakfast: $9 per person
• Additional Friday Awards Dinner: $12 per person
- Apres-Ski Activities
$125 per afternoon/evening Monday-Thursday
If you choose this option, campers can stay with an ESC trained buddy after the normal 3/3:15pm end of the program day until 7:00pm. They will participate in a variety of after-ski activities ranging from swimming, jacuzzi, games, movies, computers, and music. Dinner will be included with this option. This option promotes social, emotional and communications engagement.
Apres-Ski Activities
$50 Friday afternoon
If you choose this option, campers can stay with an ESC trained buddy after the normal 3/3:15pm end of the program day until the Awards Dinner at 5:00pm. They will participate in a variety of after-ski activities ranging from swimming, jacuzzi, games, movies, computers, and music. This option promotes social, emotional and communications engagement.
- Personalized Video
Cost is $150. Choose this option if you would like to receive a custom-made personalized video of your camper’s experience while at camp. Show your friends and family what a great time your camper had. Campers will be thrilled to be able to see themselves in action and have this keepsake for years to come!
- Overnight Supervision
Please note that ESC does not provide overnight supervision for campers during the winter program. Upon request, ESC will provide a list of people who are authorized to contract separately with parents/guardians to provide supervision of campers outside of ESC Winter Program hours. Parents/guardians must complete the required waiver acknowledging that ESC is not liable for any activities or incidents that occur while anyone other than an ESC staff member is supervising campers outside of ESC Winter Program Hours and Activities.
- Individual Pro/Buddy Lessons
Pro half-day (9:00-12:00 or 12:30 – 3:30) $260
Buddy full day (9:00 – 3:00) $129
Buddy half day (9:00–12:00 or 12:30–3:30) $89
Media
Highlights From Week One of Our 2012 Winter Camp
One On One Skiing Session (With Commentary)
The Ski Team Training
