Multi-day programmes
Snow School Programmes
At Tūroa, we’re all about sparking a lifelong passion for snow sports.
Our programmes are built to inspire confidence, grow skills, and create epic memories — all in a fun, supportive environment where riders of every age and ability can thrive on the mountain.
Four days of progression and fun on snow
Designed for intermediate and advanced skiers (6–16) and snowboarders (7–16), Spring Camp offers small-group coaching to build confidence and take skills to the next level. Ideal for Tūroa Academy grads — and open to all eligible riders.
Dates: Monday to Thursday
Time: 9am – 3pm
Ages: Ski 6–16 | Snowboard 7–16
Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Group size: 6–8 participants
Includes: Supervision and coaching in a small group environment
Skill progression, fun, and mountain adventure across five weekends
Tūroa Academy is a multi-weekend programme for skiers (ages 5–16) and snowboarders (ages 7–16), with groups for all levels — from first-timers to advanced riders. Over five alternate weekends, kids and teens build confidence, carve new skills, and enjoy the best of Tūroa in a fun, structured environment.
Advanced participants can choose a race or freeride-focused group.
Schedule: Five alternate weekends (10 days total)
Start dates: Two options available
Ages: Ski 5–16 | Snowboard 7–16
Ability levels: First-timer to advanced
Includes: Coaching, supervised lunch, and closed-day activities in Ohakune
Optional add-on: Four additional school holiday days in September
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A school holiday programme for adventurous kids
This five-day programme helps young skiers (ages 4–12) and snowboarders (ages 7–12) build confidence, skills, and a love for the mountain. With experienced instructors and small, supportive groups, kids progress through fun, structured sessions — from first-timers to advanced.
Options: Morning, afternoon, or full-day
If the mountain’s closed: Fun indoor activities in Ohakune
Extras: Optional lunch add-on available
A women’s-only weekend of skiing, connection, and progression
Designed for intermediate and advanced women skiers (ages 18+), Mountain Maidens is a two-day coaching experience focused on confidence, skill-building, and good times on snow — just for wāhine.
Enjoy three hours of coaching each day in a small group, kick off each morning with a hot drink, and relax over a pre-ordered lunch at your reserved table at Freddie’s.
When: 30–31 August or 6–7 September, 9am–12pm
Ages: Women 18+
Ability: Intermediate to advanced skiers
Group size: 4–6 per instructor
Includes: Coaching, morning hot beverage, and reserved group lunch
Eight Sundays of fun, friendships, and on-snow progression
Perfect for skiers aged 6–12 and snowboarders aged 7–12, Little Rippers helps kids grow their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the mountain in a supportive group environment. Whether they’re just starting out or already carving turns, our instructors keep the focus on fun.
New for 2025: Snowboarding now open to first-timers aged 7+
When: 8 consecutive Sundays, 27 July – 14 September, 1pm – 4pm
Ages: Ski 6–12, Snowboard 7–12
Ability: First-timer to advanced
Group size: 6–8 participants
Includes: Coaching, progression, and closed-day activities in Ohakune
Sharpen your skills and build confidence ahead of your NZSIA or SBINZ exams.
This multi-weekend course is for aspiring instructors preparing for Level One certification. With expert coaching and small group sizes, you’ll develop technique, teaching skills, and exam readiness in a supportive environment.
Includes on-snow coaching, indoor sessions on closed days, and an optional shadowing weekend.
When: Four alternate weekends, 2 August – 14 September, 9am–3pm
Ages: 16+ (must be 16 by exam start)
Ability: Strong intermediate to advanced
Group size: 6–8 students
Includes: Training with NZSIA examiners/trainers
Note: Exam registration and fees not included
FAQs
Check out our most frequently asked questions
- First Timer: You’ve never been on skis or a snowboard before. You’ll be focusing on the basics, and finding your feet. A First Timer Package is recommended.
- Beginner: You can stop on skis or a snowboard and are ready to work on side-slipping or turning in the Beginner area. You’ll build confidence and skills as you aim to progress to green runs.
- Learner: You can control your speed and turn both ways on green runs.
- Intermediate: You’re comfortable skiing or snowboarding on green and blue runs. You’re refining your parallel turns or edge control and are eager to explore different snow conditions and terrain.
- Advanced: You’re ready to take your skills to the next level. You confidently ski or snowboard all over the mountain, explore off-piste terrain, and are interested in refining these skills or hitting the terrain park.
We recommend everyone to wear helmets for skiing or snowboarding. Under 12s are required to wear helmets in lessons. There are rentals and retail options available for helmets at Tūroa. Tūroa Academy, Rippers and Mountain Explorers participants are required to wear helmets.
Depending on the age of the kids, this includes team building and exercise activities in Ohakune, indoors & outside. There may be extra activities that incur a small charge, such as the Vertical Climbing Wall.
We can cater for most requirements, just make sure you note this on your booking so we can contact you if required.
Absolutely. We’ve got custom packages designed specifically for beginners to help you get started the right way. Check out our First-Timer Packages for the best value to get you – or your family – out on the snow.
Freddie's eatery and the Alpine Café are located at the base and can be easily accessed from the carpark. These cafes have great views over the Alpine Meadow beginners area. .
For the multi-day programmes, we schedule the same instructor for the whole season.
We can help you, just contact us at info@pureturoa.nz.
You are welcome to bring a packed lunch with you, however these can only be consumed in the designated areas. Please follow the pack in - pack out rule and take any rubbish back down with you. If you choose a supervised lunch but choose to pack your own, please drop this at the Snow School office. Please note the charge is still the same for the supervision.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with our team, we are happy to help!