Children’s ski courses
From the first day on skis to confident turns – the Bärenbande (Arosa's children's ski club) guides children and teenagers aged 4 to 17 playfully and safely through every step on the slope.
The offer for children
Ski group lessons
3, 5, 6 or 12 days · Full day or afternoon · Ages 4–17
Find out more →Snowboard group lessons
3, 5, 6 or 12 days · Full day or afternoon · from age 7
Find out more →Taster lesson
For children from age 2 – together with an accompanying adult. Ideal for the first steps in the snow. From age 4, entry into the group ski lesson is also possible, depending on ability.
Find out more →Season pass
Season passes for local and out-of-town children aged 4 to 17
Find out more →Inclusive Snowsports
Ski and snowboard lessons included at participating accommodations
Find out more →Swiss Snow League
The Swiss snow sports level system – nine levels from the Snowgarden to the Black League.
Find out more →Sunnastrahl daycare
Professional childcare for the youngest from 1.5 years – without ski lessons, Monday to Friday.
Find out more →Private lessons
1–6 people · Individual lessons for children
Find out more →The Bärenbande Arosa
The youngest learn in the specially designed children's area with colourful figures, magic carpets and fun courses. Our experienced children's snowsports instructors guide every child with care and professionalism – at the level they need.
Older children enjoy unrestricted skiing on the 225 km of slopes in Arosa Lenzerheide. The Swiss Snow League system guarantees structured progress across nine levels from the Snowgarden to the Black League.
- Lessons from age 4 (taster lesson from age 2)
- Groups by level, not by age
- Lunch can be booked (CHF 30, 12:00–14:00)
- Day trip to Lenzerheide for higher levels
- Book mountain lift tickets separately
Prices for children
For children aged 4 to 17, Sunday to Friday. Full-day courses run from 09:45 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:15; half-day courses run exclusively in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:15 – we do not offer a morning course for children. The meeting point is the Innerarosa ski school centre (Blue League) or the Tschuggen meeting point (Red and Black League), in each case 10 minutes before the course begins.
Group lessons from 3 people; groups may be combined during low season. Until and including 31.10., you receive a 10% discount on snowsports courses and season passes; from 1.11., a 5% discount applies when booking up to 30 days before the course starts. Lift tickets must be purchased separately; children up to and including age 5 receive a free Arosa Lenzerheide lift ticket but still need a ticket. Extension day from 3 course days, supplementary lesson for the day trip from 3 lessons. Lunch is reserved by email at fun@sssa.ch; the ticket must be paid for, collected and given to the child by 09:30 on the same day. The optional day trip to Lenzerheide costs CHF 30 for lunch and supervision; if the child only has an afternoon ticket, the morning must be booked as a supplementary lesson. Tickets are personal and non-transferable.
Snowboard lessons for children from 7 years cost the same as the ski lessons. Prices and booking links can be found on the children's snowboard group lesson page.
Frequently asked questions about the children's lessons
The most common questions from our guests – answered briefly and reliably.
From what age can children take part?
Group lessons from age 4, the taster lesson from age 2. The Sunnastrahl childcare takes children from 1.5 years.
How are the groups arranged?
By level, not by age, with a maximum of 8 children per group.
Is there lunchtime supervision?
Yes, lunchtime supervision from 12:00 to 14:00 costs CHF 30 and can be added to the course.
Can I book an extra lesson day?
Yes. An extension day costs CHF 75, an extension lesson CHF 50.
When do the children's lessons take place?
Sunday to Friday. Full-day courses run from 09:45 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 16:15; half-day courses exclusively in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:15. The taster course runs from 12:15 to 13:45.
How is insurance handled?
Insurance is the responsibility of participants. We recommend accident and liability insurance.