SheJumps x KEAP I Junior Ski Patrol I Burke I VT

SheJumps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.Our vision is to unearth the potential of all women and girls through outdoor play and connection to nature.

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Join SheJumps and Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) for a Junior Ski Patrol Event at Burke Mountain!

Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center

Northeast Region Events

WILD SKILLS: Junior Ski Patrol

SheJumps Wild Skills Junior Ski Patrol is a one-day camp where girls learn mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of the ski patrol community and SheJumps volunteers.

She Jumps and Kingdom East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) are excited to offer a Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain! This <a href="https://www.shejumps.org/wild-skills" title="https://www.shejumps.org/wild-skills" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SheJumps Wild Skills</a> event is structured as a full-day camp experience intended for intermediate to expert skiers/snowboarders between grades 3-8. We welcome all women and girls-transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people to participate in this event. Event Registration includes lift tickets, lunch and snacks.<h3>Program Summary</h3>SheJumps' Junior Ski Patrol seeks to mentor young girls in mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of the ski patrol community. At the Burke Mountain event, girls will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. This event will encourage girls to learn new skills, take on challenges and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence.Our goal is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything.Skier/Boarder Ability Level: This event is intended for intermediate to expert skiers &amp; snowboarders. As part of the registration process, you will be asked a variety of questions about how confident the skier/rider is on particular runs at Burke Mountain to help us determine which team they are best suited for.Cost: This event costs $40, although scholarships are available. All participants that don't have a season pass can be given a lift ticket for the day. Please note that preregistration is required as space is limited!<h3>Schedule for the Day*</h3>On the day of the event, you’ll check in at registration which will be open from 8:45am -9:15am. The day begins and ends at the Burke Mountain Hotel, on the second floor in the lodge area (outside of Willoughby's restaurant). Families should park in the upper mountain hotel parking lot, walk across the bridge to the hotel and check-in their students. Once checked in, girls must stay with their chaperones until they are checked out by a parent at the end of the event.At registration you will meet up with your team for the day. The teams will consist of 1 ski patroller, 1 SheJumps volunteer, and 8 participants of similar ski ability.At 9:30am we will start the day with an all teams morning meeting covering ski patrol basics, weather, and our agenda for the day.From there teams will break out and proceed to their various stations throughout the mountain. Stations cover topics including first aid, mountain safety, toboggan use. Along the way there is free skiing, surprises and games, of course!The afternoon will continue with an additional station and free ski.Pickup details: The day begins and ends at the Burke Mountain Hotel, on the second floor - outside of Willoughby's restaurant.<h3>Timeline:</h3><ul><li>9:00 Registration/Check-In</li><li>9:30 Morning Meeting</li><li>10:00 Stations</li><li>12:30 Lunch</li><li>1:00 Stations</li><li>3:00 Free Ski</li><li>4:00 End of Event/Check-Out</li></ul>*Schedule &amp; Stations are subject to change.<h3>Helpful Tips</h3><ul><li>Bring their own skis or snowboard, helmet, boots, poles, goggles, etc.</li><li>Dress in layers (waterproof snowpants and jackets, wool or synthetic long underwear, wool socks, mittens)*</li></ul><ul><li>Purchase SheJumps youth tees or SheJumps x Skida collab youth hats to support SheJumps and make sure more programs like this happen! <a href="https://www.shejumps.org/store" title="https://www.shejumps.org/store" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.shejumps.org/store</a></li><li>Be honest about your skier ability when filling out registration questions. We will find a group for everyone in the intermediate-advanced range!</li></ul>*KEAP has some clothing to borrow. Email morganmoore@kingdomeast.org to request some.<h3>FAQ's &amp; Other Event Information</h3>Need rentals? While we can't assist with getting participants rentals, we can recommend that participants check out <a href="https://www.skiburke.com/ski-and-riding/equipment-rentals-and-repair" title="https://www.skiburke.com/ski-and-riding/equipment-rentals-and-repair" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rentals at Burke Mountain</a>.Parking and getting to the event: There is free ample parking at Burke Mountain.Facilities &amp; accessibility information: Burke Mountain has gendered restrooms. This is generally a non-ADA accessible event.Can you offer accommodations?: Accommodations can be made for individuals based on the capacity of each resort and Ski Patrol team we work with. Please contact your event lead with any questions or requests about accommodations.Scholarships: If you are unable to afford the cost of registration, you can apply for a scholarship. Please contact Morgan at mmoore@shejumps.org for more information.Questions? Contact Morgan at mmoore@shejumps.org---All participants must sign the <a href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/54e2650539f1f/web/" title="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/54e2650539f1f/web/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SheJumps Participant Waive</a>r prior to participating in this event.Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la <a href="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/d47nqjft12xbiwh2pgm6fs/web/" title="https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/d47nqjft12xbiwh2pgm6fs/web/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Renuncia de Participante de SheJumps</a> antes de participar en este evento.To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.----Cancellation PolicyCancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund on the ticket price. Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.Cancellations made within 3-6 days in advance of the event date will receive a 50% refund. Optional donations made during registration will not be refunded.No refunds will be given for cancellations within 48 hours of the event, as this does not give us adequate time to fill the spot.---SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people.SheJumps strives to fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.Follow SheJumps:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/SheJumps.org" title="http://www.facebook.com/SheJumps.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a><a href="http://www.instagram.com/shejumps/" title="http://www.instagram.com/shejumps/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a><a href="http://www.shejumps.org" title="http://www.shejumps.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.shejumps.org</a>

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