Sports & Recreation

Introduction

Monroe County Parks in conjunction with Swain Resort are offering a Learn to (Downhill Ski)/Snowboard Program at Powder Mills Park at a convenient time for home-schooling families for as little as $123. The program is scheduled from 5–8P.M. on the following Thursdays: 1/5, 1/12, and 1/19. The program includes a lift ticket using the tow rope and a 1-hour (downhill skiing)/snowboarding group lesson; rental equipment is available for an extra fee. In addition, 5-day packages are also available with the last 2 (downhill skiing)/snowboarding opportunities scheduled at Swain Resort!​ 

 

The hill used for the snow sports is located in Powder Mills Park on Woolston Road near the intersection with the Powder Mills Park access road in Pittsford of NY (14534); use the Powder Horn Lodge to check-in, rent equipment, don snow attire, purchase snacks, and warm-up by the fire.

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The program must attain a minimum of 10 registrants (low threshold) in order to guarantee program viability; at the discretion of Swain Resort, fewer registrants may cause the program to be delayed by 1 or 2 hours or canceled. A maximum of 15 registrants are permitted. Hence the impetus upon early registration!

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Refer to the Introductory Letter (PDF file) for more information.

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Requirements

Participants may be public/private/(home-schooled) students at least 5 years old for downhill skiers and at least 8 years old for snowboarders; in addition, adults may also participate.

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Registration Fee

Refer to the Pricing pane on this web page (below) or the Pricing Table (PDF file) for pricing information.​

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Registration/Purchase Process

To register for any of the Learn to Ski/Board programs,

1. complete either the on-line registration form (ideally) or e-mail to the registrar the completed paper registration form (MS Word file) or mail to the registrar the completed paper registration form (PDF file) and

2. remit payment using a check or money order payable to Swain Resort and, if applicable, the completed paper registration form to:

Homeschool (Downhill Skiing)/Snowboarding at Swain Resort Program/Packages

C/O Michael Carney
24 Blandford Lane    
Fairport, NY 14450-3108.

by either Friday December 23rd of 2022 in order to take advantage of regular pricing for early registration/purchase or any time afterward up until the first day of the program (1/5); a modest $20 late fee will be assessed to each participant only for a package the includes Swain Vouchers.

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COVID-19 Response (Not Applicable for the 2023 or Later Seasons)

Swain Policy Regarding an Involuntary Shutdown (due to COVID-19):

• Masks are not required!

• In the unlikely event that Powder Mills is forced to close prior to the start of a weekly lesson class or camp, guests will have the option either to receive a full refund or to receive a credit at Swain Resort for the original purchase price.

• In the unlikely event that Powder Mills is forced to close when the class/camp is mid-session, then a proportional credit will be applied to the guest's account for later in the season or for the 2022-2023 season.

• Requests for other options or exceptions will be reviewed by Swain management on a case to case basis. 

 

Please contact the Registrar of the Homeschool (Downhill Skiing)/Snowboarding at Swain Resort program with questions/comments.

 

Michael Carney: Registrar of Homeschool (Downhill Skiing)/Snowboarding at Swain Resort Program/Packages