Bristol Mountain Holiday Camps are great winter fun for children ages 7-17.  Camps are offered to all levels of skiers and snowboarders from beginner to advanced.  Ski camps are offered to children ages 7-17.  Snowboard camps are offered to children ages 8-17. Each three-day camp includes a lift ticket from 9 am-5 pm, instruction from 10 am-3 pm, and lunch.  Participants may ski or snowboard on their own before the lesson from 9-10 am or practice what they have learned after the instruction from 3-5 pm.

Holiday Camp Program Details Classes are determined by a combination of skill level and age.  Class sizes range from 8-10 students.  Requests for placement with friends are accommodated to the best of our ability on the first day of camp.   More details can be found in the Camp Brochure. Lunch is served in the Main Lodge first floor cafeteria.  Meal Cards are issued by the camp instructor and the lunch menu includes choice of (1) taco, hamburger, hotdog, pizza, or peanut butter and jelly sandwich, (2) french fries or soup, (3) milk, hot chocolate, or soda, and (4) a cookie.  Reduced pricing is not available if campers bring their own lunch. Rental equipment for either skis or snowboards is available at discounted rates. Bus transportation is available from Pittsford Plaza for campers and non-campers.  Non-campers may ride the bus subject to availability and must be at least 12 years old.  Supervision is not provided for non-campers.  The bus departs in front of Snow Ski & Board at 8:00 am and leaves Bristol Mountain at 4:O0 pm.  It is a 40-45 minute drive.  Supervision is available in the Children's Learning Center located in the Sunset Lodge from 3:00-4:30 pm for children riding the bus.  Bus arrangements must be made through Bristol Mountain prior to the start of the camp.

2007-08 Holiday Camp Schedule More details can be found in the Camp Brochure. Christmas Camp Wednesday-Friday, December 26-28 New Year's Camp Saturday-Monday, December 29-31 Lincoln's Camp Sunday-Tuesday, February 17-19  Washington's Camp Wednesday-Friday, February 20-22

2007-08 Holiday Camp Program Pricing Holiday Camp Three-Day Lift and Instruction Through 12/12/07 [Xmas/New Year's Camps] and 2/03/08 [President's Camps]: $ 220 [ages 8 and older] $ 160 [age 7] $ 160 [for executive or student season passholders] After 12/12/07 [Xmas/New Year's Camps] and after 2/03/08 [President's Camps]: $250 [ages 8 or older] $190 [age 7] $190 [for executive or student passholders] Three-Day Ski or Snowboard Equipment Rental (tax included) $38.57  [ages 8-12 snowboard and 7-12 ski] $51.42  [ages 13-17 ski or snowboard] Three-Day Lunch Included with Holiday Camps Three-Day Busing from Snow Ski & Board in Pittsford Plaza $16 per day for non-camper or camper, subject to availability

Ski Ability Levels Yellow First Time Skier Level 1. Congratulations!  A half/full day lesson equips you with the basic skills to enjoy the sport.  This small investment will last a lifetime! Level 2. You are able to stop on green runs using the wedge or "snowplow" and are able to make direction changes. Green Level 3. You are able to stop and link wedge turns on green runs comfortably. Green and Easy Blue Level 4. You rely more on turn shape to slow down.  Your wedge is getting smaller and at the finish of a turn your skis are running parallel, which is a major milestone! Blue Level 5. You are using similar wedge-match to parallel techniques to the level 4 skier but are more comfortable on blue runs. Level 6. Your wedge (or stem) is nearly gone and you are making open parallel turns on blue runs. Blue and Easy Black Level 7. You are able to change turn radius and duration comfortably on blue runs.  Pole plants are being used to time turns.  Blue/black runs are starting to look skiable. Black Level 8. You are comfortable on blue/black runs and can ski in the fall line on easy moguls. Level 9. You can ski black diamond bumps, steeps, and varied snow conditions comfortably.

Snowboard Ability Levels Yellow First Time Rider Level 1. Congratulations on your first snowboarding experience!  A half/full day lesson equips you the basic skills to enjoy the sport.  This small investment will last a lifetime! Green Level 2. You can perform a skidded traverse on both heel and toe side edges.  Turns can be done in both directions with a slight uphill turn to a stop. Level 3. You can perform a skidded traverse and garlands in both directions with basic linked turns (toe side and heel side) to each direction. Green and Some Blue Level 4. You are now able to make turns in both directions with speed control.  You are now beginning to link smoother turns while using flexion/extension movement from the hips, knees, and ankles. Blue Level 5. You are able to link skidded turns in either direction with good speed control, rhythm, and shape.  Varieties of turn shapes make this an important milestone! Level 6. You are becoming confident on most blue terrain with good snow conditions and are being introduced to carving.  Skidded turns of various shapes are not a great challenge. Blue and some Black Level 7. You are now able to fine tune your carving ability in moderate terrain.  You are able to link carved turns on all blue runs and are starting to do grabs off terrain features and ride the walls of the half-pipe. Black Level 8. You are riding with varied dynamics on all terrain and in all conditions.  You can also do 180s, 360s, and get air in the pipe. Level 9. You are becoming more confident on the entire mountain and are working efficiently as you explore the extremes of snowboarding.

Camp Regulations Advance registration is recommended as class size is limited and camps do sell out. Classes are held rain or shine.  Refunds are not issued for classes not attended.  If severe weather prevents classes from being held, an announcement will be made on the snow report at 585-234-5000 along with rescheduled dates. Refunds are not issued under any circumstances.

Important:  The Bristol Mountain Assumption of All Risks and Indemnification Agreement and Parent Agreement and Indemnification must be signed by the participant and/or parent (if the participant is under the age of 18) and returned to Bristol Mountain prior to the first day of classes.  Participant will not be able to participate in the Brigade Program without this form on file. On the first day of Camp, participants must check in at the Information/Ski School desk in the Main Lodge any time between 8:00 and 9:30 am.  For more information or to register for the Camp Programs, please call the Bristol Mountain Guest Services Office at 585-374-6000.