Poconos Family & Friends Ski Lessons

Yes and Yes again! Under the new Camelback Ski & Ride Academy, we have Family & Friends Beginner Lessons and Private Lessons. These lessons will be located at Ski and Ride Academy at Mountain Village (Camelback Ski Mountain Base Area). These lessons are available for purchase online.

Yes. The Kids Learning Center is in an area where parents can watch the lesson. View directions.

Lessons do not come with a locker. Lockers are available on property on a first come first serve basis.

Currently we do not offer full day or half day lessons for children. Our children’s lessons are 90-minute lessons. We have new children lesson types this season, explore here.

All lift tickets are to be purchased online here. Guest must complete a waiver online too. There will be kiosks for guests to print their tickets once they arrive to the mountain, please print before your lesson time. If you have a lesson package with rentals or need rentals we will direct you to the rental shop. Please have your rentals and lift ticket at the start of your lesson.

Family and Friends and Private lessons: Once you have your lift ticket and rentals, you will check in at the Ski and Ride Academy across from the exit of rentals.

Children’s lessons at Adventure Basecamp: After your child is fitted with boots and equipment Lesson check in when you exit the rental shop.

Arrive early enough so you won’t be rushed. On weekends and during prime (holiday) periods, plan to arrive at the Ski and Ride Academy Lesson Pre-check  at least 90 minutes prior to your lesson start time if you have a family and friends lesson or private lesson and need equipment. On (non-holiday) midweek days, plan to arrive at Ski and Ride Academy Lesson Pre-check 45 minutes prior to your lesson start time. Remember… earlier is always better! If you have a children’s lesson package, arrive 45 minutes before your child’s lesson.

Rental equipment is included with children lessons and friends and family lessons. Rentals include a full ski or snowboard set for the whole day. You will receive skis or a snowboard with bindings, boots and a helmet. Poles are optional however included. Rentals do not include jackets, snowpants, goggles, or gloves. Please come dressed appropriately for your lesson. Private lessons do not come with rentals, you must buy them in Guest Services when you arrive.

While borrowing a friend’s skis or snowboard sounds like a good way to save money, having properly fit gear is well worth it. You need gear that is appropriate for your skill level and that has been tested and maintained for safety and performance. Rentals will give you a much better experience.  Not to mention, you don’t have to schlep rental equipment all over the place.  You simply return it at the end of your day!

Ski (and Snowboard) boots should be snug without being uncomfortable.  They should feel like a strong hug or firm handshake without being tight or painful.  Both kinds of boots are stiffer than a regular shoe for both performance and safety purposes.  One key to success is the correct sock! Changing into a dry, mid-weight technical sock when you put on your boots can make a huge difference in how long your feet stay warm and dry. Also, make sure your sock is not bunched up.

Camelback Resort staffs the most talented and inspiring, professionally trained, ski and snowboard instructors who are dedicated to sharing their passion for these energizing winter sports. You’ll learn the skills you need in the learning area that you’ll use on the slopes. Our children’s lessons and family and friends lessons are beginner lessons that teach you the basics of skiing or riding. As you continue on your journey in snowsports, private lessons are available to work on specific skills. Your instructor will ask what your goals are for the lesson and work with you to achieve those goals.

Please contact the Ski and Ride Academy. They will be able to let you know if there is availability to switch the lesson.

If modifications or cancelations are made within 72 hours to your lesson, there will be a penalty of $25.

Children’s Lessons are for kids ages 4-12. Family & Friends Beginner Lessons are for groups ages 4 and up, with one person in the group age 13 or older.

If you will be arriving by car, at the lodge a standard overnight self-parking is $25 per night/vehicle plus tax, which will be applied at check in. Permit must be displayed until departure and is valid in all lots. For day guests visiting the Aquatopia, Snow tubing Park, Mountain Village (Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark & Ski Mountain) or Mountain Adventures:

• General Parking starting at $12/vehicle
• Premium Parking Lot D2: Mon- Fri starting $40/vehicle | Sat – Sun (plus holidays) starting at $50/vehicle | Handicap Parking $12/vehicle Daily
• Premium Parking Lot D3: Mon-Fri starting at $30/vehicle Daily | Sat – Sun (plus holidays) starting at $40/vehicle Daily
• Click Here to access the full parking map

Season Passholders receive free general parking, excluding premium lots. Lodge guests may park in general parking lots, please display your parking permit which will be issued at check-in.

Make it simple and buy general or premium parking by following the Cashless payment instructions on lot signage.

This parking policy gives the ability to ensure that we may offer appropriate and safe parking for all of our guests, monitor/control the flow of traffic and assist in continuing to make parking lot improvements at the resort. Ensuring a smooth and safe process for all our guests.

As a beginner, you should have reasonable expectations about your first day out on the mountain. Hopefully, many of the things below will give you a better idea of what to expect, but there are some important basics to be prepared for:

• Pace yourself and set reasonable expectations, focus on fun.
• Learning something new is not always easy, but it will be rewarding and exciting when you succeed.
• Everyone learns at a different pace.
• Don’t be afraid to ask your instructor questions, they are there to help you learn.

THE PERKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PASS WILL EXPIRE 4/30/24 OF THE CURRENT PASS YEAR. IF THE PASS IS RENEWED FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR, NEW PERKS WILL START AND REMAIN VALID UNTIL 4/30/25. Learn more here.

Family & Friends & Private Lesson | Ski and Ride Academy in Mountain Village, 301 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372.

Children’s Lessons: Monday – Friday | Ski & Ride Academy in Mountain Village and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays | Kids Learning Center at Adventure Base Camp