This Operation Snowsports season will look different than other years due to the COVID-19. The application will open at a later date. To be put on the email list for when it opens up, please email Eric at [email protected].
The below information is based on a typical season. All information below is subject to change
Operation SnowSports is YES’s flagship program. Each year, YES takes more than 800 youth downhill skiing, downhill snowboarding, and cross-country skiing from December through April. All Operation SnowSports trips include an equipment rental, a lift ticket, a bus ride to one of New England’s best skiing locations, and a ski/snowboard lesson.
The YES Kids Program
Ages 7-12
The YES Kids Day Trip program gives skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to try something new, or continue practicing their skills on the slopes. This program is ideal for youth that have tried skiing/riding before, as well as youth who are new to the sport entirely. Youth will begin their adventure by attending an orientation and equipment fitting at the YES office. On trip day, youth will leave the YES office bright and early, have a morning ski/snowboard lesson, break for lunch, and ski/snowboard all afternoon to practice their skills. Through donations, fundraising events, and partnerships, YES keeps expenses to a minimum and provides programming that is affordable and accessible to everyone. In this way, YES encourages youth to not only learn and experience this new adventure and sport, but also to participate in other YES programs and develop lifelong relationships with mentors and peers.
Pricing: Program fee will be determined on a sliding scale based on household income and number of family dependents.
Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction
Ages 7-12
The Youth Excel Through Tailored Instruction program gives youth an opportunity to grow as skiers and snowboarders by attending four trips throughout the season. Participants choose the YETTI 1 (Saturday) track, or the YETTI 2 (Sunday) track and attend all four pre-determined trip dates. Youth can count on having the same instructor and classmates on each trip, allowing them to make new friends and ski or ride with peers at the same ability level. Participants see great improvement in their skill and confidence on the slopes, due to personalized coaching from their instructors. Youth of all skill levels are encouraged to apply.
Pricing: Program fee will be determined on a sliding scale based on household income and number of family dependents.
After the application window has closed, the Program Coordinator will contact all families about their application status.
*Cancellation Policy: Families/youth will need to give at least 48 hours notice if they are not going to attend a scheduled ski/snowboard trip. The notification needs to be done with a phone call to the YES office (617-267-5877 x14). If your child is a no-call/no-show, he/she will forfeit his/her spot on the next scheduled activity date with no refund.
Cross-Country Skiing
The YES Cross-Country Ski Program serves youth ages 9 – 12
YES partners with Weston Ski Track to offer a cross-country ski program- introducing youth to the sport and building their strength and stamina. Youth do not need any prior skiing experience to participate.
Pricing: Program fee will be determined on a sliding scale according to income eligibility and number of dependents.