Youth Group Lessons
We provide alpine lessons for students ages 4 – 12, and snowboard lessons for students ages 7 – 12.
Saturday, Sunday + Holiday Periods
Purchase lessons in the Children’s Learning Center located on the first floor of the South Lodge. Please arrive at sales station at least one hour prior to lesson start time in order to get rentals and arrive at your lessons on time. Children’s Learning Center opens at 8:00 AM.
Monday-Friday
Purchase and check in at either Daycare located on the first floor of the South Lodge, or at the North Lodge Equipment Rental Center. Morning lessons are 10 AM - Noon; afternoon lessons are 1 - 3 PM. Lessons meet in front of the North Lodge by the Rental Shop exit. Children must be at the meeting place 15 minutes prior to the start of the lesson. There is no longer lunch, or supervision provided between lessons provided for KidSki full-day packages. Upgrade to a full day lesson for an additional $25.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and closes a half hour before lesson time or earlier, if all lesson groups are filled. We recommend getting to the ski area by 8:45 AM on weekends and holidays. Children’s Learning Center opens at 8:00 am. Please remember that you will need extra time for traffic, adverse road conditions, and taking a shuttle from where you are parked to the lodge. Arriving early will make your experience relaxed and hassle free.
For more information on our youth group lessons, contact our Children’s Learning Center at skischool@skihood.com or 503-337-2222, ext. 1419.
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Youth Full-Day Group Lessons
A full day lesson includes a 2 hour morning lesson and a 2 hour afternoon lesson packaged together at a very affordable price. The lessons are from 10 AM - noon and 1 - 3 PM, but kids need to be dropped off 15 minutes prior to their lesson time. Kids are supervised the entire day, and the full-day group lesson also includes lunch! This product is only available when the Children's Learning Center is open... Saturday, Sunday and holidays periods.
Youth Half-Day Group Lessons
Half-day lessons go out at 10 AM and 1 PM. Kids should be dropped off 15 minutes prior to their lesson start time. They will have 2 hours of on-snow time. The Half-Day Group Lesson is a great option for kids who aren’t ready to ski the entire day or who want to spend half the day skiing with parents. Upgrade to a full day lesson for an additional $25.
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| Lesson |
Cost (Sat, Sun + Holidays) |
Cost (M-F) |
Duration |
Lift Ticket |
Rentals |
| Half-Day |
$100 |
$75 |
1 2-hr Lessons |
All-Mountain |
Add $5 |
| Full-Day |
$125 |
$100 |
2 2-hr Lessons |
All-Mountain |
Add $5 |
Private Lessons
It is recommended that you make reservations for private lessons by calling 503-337-2222, ext 1222. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. Check in is required 30 minutes prior to your lesson start times. 24 hour notice is required for changes to private reservations.
Find the right instructor for you! Call our ski school desk or check out our instructor profiles section to find an instructor to fit your needs.
Private Lessons
Accelerate your performance by taking a private lesson with one of our certified professional instructors. Get the most out of your day - pick up some great advice on technique and tactics for skiing the conditions of the day AND get lift-cutting privileges during your lesson. Private lessons are for students of all ages.
You can add additional people (of similar skill levels) for a very affordable upgraded price or add additional hours for only $55.00 per hour.
| Private Lesson prices |
| Lesson |
Cost |
Duration |
Additional Students |
| 1 Hour Lesson |
$100 |
1 hrs |
$65 each |
| 2 Hour Lesson |
$155 |
2 hrs |
$80 each |
| 3 Hour Lesson |
$210 |
3 hrs |
$95 each |
| 4 Hour Lesson |
$265 |
4 hrs |
$110 each |
| 5 Hour Lesson |
$320 |
5 hrs |
$125 each |
| 6 Hour Lesson |
$375 |
6 hrs |
$140 each |
| Late Bird* |
$135 |
2 hrs |
$65 each |
| *Late Bird lessons are available any time after 2pm |
Family Private (up to four family members)
Meadows' Family Private Lessons are for families that want to stick together regardless of ability differences. Pricing is for families of up to four persons. Additional Student pricing listed below.
| family private lesson prices |
| Lesson |
Cost |
Duration |
Additional Students |
| Family Private |
$260 |
2 hrs |
$40 |
Private Packages
In addition to Mt. Hood Meadows' professional one-on-one ski or snowboard instruction, our Private Lesson Packages offer discounted rates on lift tickets and rentals, as well as lift-cutting privileges.
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| Lesson |
Cost |
Duration |
Lift Ticket |
Rentals |
Additional Students |
| First-Time Package |
$120** |
1 hr |
Buttercup Only Beginner |
included |
$90 |
| Beyond Beginner Package |
$150** |
1 hr |
All-Mountain |
included |
$120 |
| **additional hours may be purchased for $55 each |
5 for 4 Private Packages
For all Private Lessons we also offer 5 for 4 packages. When you purchase any 4 private lesson products in advance, we give you the 5th lesson for FREE. All five must be the same product.
Twilight Club
Twilight Kids Club (Alpine 4-12 / Snowboard 7-12)
Twilight Kids Club runs on Saturday and Sunday evenings through March 7, as well as from December 26 - January 3. Parents receive 1 free adult 3 PM – 9 PM lift ticket for each child enrolled in Twilight Club. Kids are supervised from 3 PM – 7 PM with a 2 hour on snow lesson in between..
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and closes a half hour before lesson time or earlier, if all lesson groups are filled.
Twilight Club costs $65, and includes a lift ticket for the child as well. Add dinner for $8 and rentals for $5.
For more information on our Twilight Club, contact our Children’s Learning Center at skischool@skihood.com or 503-337-2222, ext. 1419.