Here at Petit Verbier we know all about ski holidays with little ones. From what extra layers to pack for babies to booking the right babysitter so you can enjoy apres ski- you can get in touch with us for any information you need at www.petitverbier.com
Today we are talking specifically about your 3-5 year olds. Your little ones have new found independence, they can concentrate for that little bit longer and they are chatting away and probably teaching you new things everyday! They could be excited about the upcoming ski holiday or a little bit nervous so let's have a look at how you can make those first couple of years skiing the best possible experience.
Whether they have been longing to ski since watching their bigger sibling or it’s a totally new experience, you’ll want to make sure they have the best time possible. You might be super keen to get your little one on the slopes however the most important thing is that the child is ready. Ski schools will only take children from the age of 3 and we recommend that you trust them in their decision, these are the experts!
For your younger children you can make sure they definitely don’t miss out on fun in the snow. Petit Verbier nannies will tailor activities around you and your family, they can even bring little ones up the mountain to meet at lunch or take the little ones sledging and to build snowmen at Les Essserts.
So you’ve booked in to ski school but there is no full day option, why?
Well skiing is tough work, you know that!
Those tiny little legs are just going to be too tired to do a full day, not only that but children of this age have a completely different centre of balance to adults and their bodies have to work even harder to stay upright and make those turns.
Another reason is the concentration needed to take in all of the new information, it’s not something children are made to do… there has to be some playing right?
That’s where Petit Verbier come in.
Petit Verbier offer an after ski kids club for children age 3-6, it’s a great combination for this age. Little ones will be picked up by our Kids Club leader so no need for you to race down from the mountain at lunch time and end of the day pick up is 4pm- just when the bigger kids are finishing ski school.
At our kids club children will be served a hot 2 course Lunch, then the afternoon is packed full of outdoor activities, sans ski boots, so those little legs have some time to rest before the next big morning of ski school.
Our kids club operates on a 1:5 ratio maximum so children get all the care and attention they need. There is an indoor space for bad weather or simply when some quiet time and crafts is on the agenda.
Our kids club leader will make sure every afternoon is an adventure. Based on the idea of forest schooling, there will be snowman building, trails in the forest, mountain adventures, simple fun at the swings and lots more. Indoors there are toys to play with, books to read and lots of craft materials.
Kids club can be booked together with ski school when booking with Altitude, European Snowsport or Adrenaline ski school (what could be easier?).
The price is 460chf for 5 half days. You can book online here or give us a call and we'd be happy to talk through the best options for your family.
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