Registration opens on Monday, October 1st, 2018!
The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer another year of our very successful ski program to the students of Hopkinton Middle School. The Middle School program is for Hopkinton residents from grades 6-8. The Middle School Ski program meets for 6 Tuesdays beginning January 8th, 2019.
Program registration: Please be sure to complete both steps below to insure you have a seat on the bus and a lift badge. *Bus Fees will increase to $125 on December 1st, 2018.
Here are the steps to take:
Purchase a Bus Pass through this site. Students will be bussed to the mountain in coach buses.
Purchase a Group discounted Lift Badge directly through Mt. Wachusett - Cost is $120.00 until December 1st. After that the price is $140.00. You cannot purchase a group lift badge without purchasing a bus pass first. The access code needed to purchase your lift badge will be included in the email you receive confirming the purchase of your bus pass.
Click HERE to go to Mt Wachusett website to purchase lift badge after you register for the bus and receive the access code.
You can also rent skis, snowboards and helmet from Mt. Wachusett. One hour lessons each week are available as well. Any questions regarding lift badges, rental equipment and lessons can be answered by calling Group Sales at Wachusett Mountain: 978-464-2300 x3550.
Instructions regarding when and where to drop off equipment at the Middle School will be sent prior to the start of the ski program. Skis are stored at a ski racks outside of the Middle School. We sell locks ($25.00) which work for the metal racks only (there are a limited number of these spaces, on a first come, first served basis). You may also bring your own lock to use with the wooden ski racks.
More detailed information from Mt. Wachusett can be found HERE.
Important Safety Message: Please check out this important safety message brought to you from our friends and UMASS Memorial Health Care.
Want to try a bigger mountain with family and/or friends? Foxy Travel is hosting several weekend ski trips. When your register tell them you are with the Hopkinton Ski Club and Foxy will donate money back to our program.
Click HERE then go to page 2 and scroll down to see all of the trips available.
To stay updated on the go about weather related cancellations or bus delays, download our App and subscribe to Ski Program Middle School. Search Hopkinton Parks and Rec in Google Play or Itunes to download today!