We often get asked how children’s group ski lessons work in Grindelwald, for both half day and full day lessons, so we’ve put together a guide so you, and your kids, know exactly what to expect!
Quick guide to kids groups Grindelwald
- Times:
- Half day (ski/snowboard): 9h30 – 12h30 OR 13h00-16h00 (From January 13:30-16:30)
- Full day (ski only) : 09h00-16h00 (From January 9h00-16h30) – includes a hot lunch
- Running: Sunday – Saturday most weeks of the winter
- Starting point: Hütte at Kleine Scheidegg
- Pick-up point: Hütte at Kleine Scheidegg
- Language: English
- Who can join: Children aged 6-16 years of all ability levels
What to bring to your group ski lesson
Before you leave in the morning, make sure your child or teenager has the following with them:
- Is ready to ski and dressed in appropriate ski wear with ski/snowboard boots on
- Has all their equipment including skis and poles or a snowboard, helmet (compulsory) and goggles or sunglasses
- Has CHF 5 – 10 per day for a hot chocolate or snack during the break
- Has a valid ski pass in their pocket (left hand side) – the Jungfrau area pass is what you need and is free for under 6 years.
Arriving at the Grindelwald meeting point
Our meeting point is located in Grindelwald outside the Hütte cafe at Kleine Scheidegg
Try and arrive around 5 – 10 minutes early to the lesson to allow time to meet the instructor and for the lesson to leave on time. Our instructor will be happy to chat with you about your child’s ability level, exchange contact details and let you know the plan for the day.
Getting to the slopes
Once the instructor has everyone joining that morning, it’s time to head to the slopes! For beginners, it is a 5 minute walk below Kleine Scheidegg to the beginner area and for those level 4+, you are in the heart of the ski area at 2061m. The Kleine Scheidegg – Mannlichen ski area is the biggest of the three ski areas available to us.
Morning skiing or snowboarding
If it’s the first morning, the instructor will get the group warmed up and ready to ski with some quick on-the-snow games, so everyone can get to know each other, then it’s time for skis or snowboards on!
On the first day this will involve assessing the skiing or snowboarding level of all the children in the group, and making sure they are able to ski at this level. There may be some group changes to make sure everyone is matched up to ski with others of a similar ability.
Morning break and more skiing!
After a good ski, it’s time for a break, so an opportunity for a quick snack, hot chocolate, and toilet break! In the colder months this is always inside as an opportunity to warm up is very important. Then it’s time for some more skiing!
Home time for those in half-day lessons
At 12h30, the group will ski back down with their instructor to the meeting point (or take the lift if they cannot ski down due to their ability level), where parents/guardians will collect the children. In Grindelwald, this is at the Hütte at Kleine Scheidegg.
Lunch time (for full days)
For those booked into full-day lessons, children will head for lunch at The Bahnhof Restaurant at Kleine Scheidegg. Dietary requirements can be catered for, but please inform us on booking.
Afternoon ski or snowboard
The group will continue the ski or snowboard session into the afternoon, having fun, and continuing to develop each skier’s skills through fun exercises, games, and team challenges.
Home time for full-day lessons
At 16h00/16h30 the group will head back down to the pick-up point where children are collected by parents/guardians from outside the Hütte at Kleine Scheidegg.
