Ski Program - Hopkins School
The Parks and Recreation Department is happy to offer ski club to Hopkins School students. The program is for Hopkinton residents in grades 4th and 5th. Students ski at Nashoba Valley Ski Area after school on Thursdays, January 7 to February 4, 2027.
Ski club is a life experience with a little skiing. For many participants, ski club is a child's first time participating in an activity without their parents. With minimal assistance, participants learn how to navigate independently, find their equipment, show up on time for a lesson, follow directions, make new friendships, and especially to advocate for themselves and others.
ALERT! New registration process this year.
Registration requires TWO purchases:
Step 1: Bus Pass, register below. Cost of the bus pass is $165. The last day to purchase a bus pass is December 11th.
Step 2: Lift ticket and lessons directly from Nashoba Ski via their website. Lift ticket and lessons are not available for purchase at this time. Hopkinton Parks & Recreation will email instructions and the link needed to purchase the required ticket in mid-October. Lessons are highly recommended for beginners.
The last day to purchase lessons, lift and bus tickets is December 11th.
Bus Policy
For the safety of all registrants in the ski club, participants who have purchased a bus pass are required to ride the bus to and from the mountain. Guardians are not allowed to drop off or pick up participants at any time during the program - no exceptions will be made.
Equipment fitting/rental night: Wednesday, December 2 at Hopkins School, 6:30-7:30pm
NEW REQUIREMENT
Ski bags are now mandatory for all participants this year to ensure safety and efficiency, as recommended by our ski coordinator. Here is an example of an acceptable ski bag: https://tinyurl.com/yc4x8umy You are free to pick the bag of your choice.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
This program runs only with the help of adult volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your contact information when you register and we will get in touch with you. Or email the Hopkins Ski Coordinator Julie Leyshon
Chaperones: Knowledge of skiing is not required, however it is useful. Please consider helping for one or multiple trips.
Equipment drop off volunteers: Thursday mornings to help move boot bags into the cafeteria.
General Information
Registration Opens: Wednesday, September 30 at 10:00am
Location: Bus departs from Hopkins School for Nashoba Valley Ski Area
Times: 3:45-7:30pm; lessons begin at 5:45pm
Dates: Thursdays, January 7-February 4
Grades: 4-5
Bus Fee : $165
Lift Ticket: $ 310
Lift Ticket & Lessons: $430
Lessons are highly recommended for beginners and are available for all levels
The last day to purchase a lift and bus ticket is December 11th.
Detailed program instructions regarding when and where to drop off equipment, dismissal instructions, departing and returning policies at Hopkins will be sent by December 18th.
Equipment Rental
Nashoba equipment rental prices:
5 Week Ski or Board rental: $180
5 Week Helmet Rental: $50
Helmet Purchase: $75
Goggle Purchase: $50
At Hopkins School: Equipment fitting night at Hopkins School cafeteria. Representatives from Nashoba Valley will be on hand to size/fit and order ski rentals from Nashoba Valley.
Date: Wednesday, December 2
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
At Nashoba Valley Ski Shop: If you miss the fitting night and would like to rent skis from Nashoba Valley, you must go to the mountain before the program begins.
At local businesses: Ski Barn in Westboro, Boston Ski and Tennis in Westboro, Ski Haus in Framingham and Village Ski & Snowboard are great options.
Before Registration Opens - Please Read
- Confirm your MyRec username and password are working.
- Double-check that your child’s grade level is correct in your household account.
- Go to My Account > Account Members > click the students name and ensure their grade is set correctly. If the grade is set incorrectly, you must call the office to have it adjusted. 508-497-9750