Youth programmes
Progress, confidence, and fun on the mountain
Our youth programmes are designed for young skiers and snowboarders ready to take the next step.
With expert coaching and a supportive, social environment, kids build confidence, refine technique, and develop a lasting love for the snow.
Youth Programmes
At Tūroa, we’re all about sparking a lifelong passion for snow sports. Our programmes inspire confidence, grow skills, and create epic memories.
7 Saturday Sessions
A 7-week programme for intermediate to advanced riders ready to build skills and confidence across the mountain.
✓ Consistent weekly coaching
✓ Small groups matched by ability
✓ Focus on progression and confidence
✓ Fun, social environment
Details:
Saturdays · 1pm – 4pm
Ski & snowboard
8 Aug – 19 Sept
Ability:
Level 4–6 (intermediate to advanced)
$449
7 Sunday Sessions
An advanced 7-week programme for confident riders looking to refine technique and explore more challenging terrain.
✓ Coaching in quieter afternoon conditions
✓ Advanced skill development
✓ Ability-based group placement
✓ Supportive, progression-focused sessions
Details:
Sundays · 1pm – 4pm
Ski & snowboard
9 Aug – 20 Sept
Ability:
Level 5–6 (advanced)
$469
Spring Camp
A multi-day camp for advanced youth riders ready to accelerate their skills with focused, full-day coaching.
✓ Four days of intensive progression
✓ Full-day coaching across varied terrain
✓ Small groups and personalised guidance
✓ Lunch included on mountain days
Details:
28 Sept – 1 Oct (2 Oct backup)
10am – 4pm
Ski & snowboard
Ability:
Level 5–6 (advanced)
$600
Who are youth programmes for?
Youth programmes are ideal if your child:
- Is already confident on green or blue runs
- Is starting to explore steeper or more varied terrain
- Wants to improve technique and build confidence
- Enjoys learning alongside others their age
- Is motivated to progress over multiple sessions
Whether they’re building consistency or pushing into more advanced terrain, our instructors will guide them at the right pace — helping them grow in skill, confidence, and love for the mountain.
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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!