Children's snowboarding
From their first slide to their first turn in the snowpark, our snowsports instructors teach children aged 7 and over to ride a board, in groups arranged by level.
Learning to snowboard in a group
Whether it's the first time on a board or already the first ollies: our experienced and patient snowboard instructors meet every child right where they are. New movements are easier to practise and master in a group than alone – and progressing together is more fun.
As with the ski group lesson: grouping is by level, not age. On the first day of the lesson, the instructors assess ability and put together suitable groups.
- For children from age 7
- Grouped by level, not by age
- Sunday to Friday, no lessons on Saturday
- Full-day or half-day lesson available
Full day or half day
Both lesson formats follow the same structure as the ski lesson – just on a board instead of two skis.
Full day
Morning 09:45–12:00 and afternoon 14:00–16:15, bookable for 3, 5, 6 or 12 days. The fastest way to confident riding on the board.
Half day, afternoon
One block per day, either mornings from 09:45 to 12:00 or afternoons from 14:00 to 16:15, bookable as 3, 5 or 6 half days. Ideal for shorter stays or as a first step.
Ski or snowboard?
On skis, the feet stand apart; on a snowboard, both feet are fixed on one board across the direction of travel – this changes balance and the learning curve. That is why we start snowboarding only from age 7, once strength and coordination are sufficient.
Equipment and practice area
What to bring
A snowboard with matching boots and bindings, a helmet plus wrist guards, weatherproof clothing and a valid mountain lift ticket. Boards and boots can also be rented in Arosa.
Snowpark Tschuggen
For advanced kids, the Snowpark Tschuggen with its Easy, Public and Pro lines is the destination: boxes, rails and a kicker line, once turning is mastered.
Bärensnowpark
At the Ried drag lift, the free Bärensnowpark awaits with four adventure pistes for children aged 6 to 12 – a fun stop alongside the course programme.
Snowboard group lesson for children
Full-day and half-day lessons are booked via separate booking links. Prices match the children's ski lessons; the price shown in the booking system is binding.
Group lessons run from 3 people. Mountain lift tickets must be purchased separately. Tickets are personal and non-transferable. Binding prices are shown in the booking system.
More lessons for children
Ski group lesson
For younger children from 4 years and anyone who prefers to start on two skis – same level system, same times.
Swiss Snow League
The level system used to group the snowboard classes as well – from the Snowgarden to the Black League.
Meeting points
All meeting areas at a glance, so you're in the right place on time on the first day of the lesson.
Frequently asked questions about the children's snowboard lesson
From what age can children learn to snowboard?
The children's snowboard lesson is for ages 7 and up. For younger children we recommend starting with the ski group lesson first, since balance and strength for the board usually only develop with a bit more experience.
What is the difference to the ski group lesson?
Course structure, times and grouping by level are identical. The difference lies in the equipment: on a snowboard, both feet are fixed on one board, so the sense of balance and the first exercises differ accordingly from skiing.
Full day or half day – what's the difference?
The full-day lesson runs mornings from 09:45 to 12:00 and afternoons from 14:00 to 16:15, bookable for 3 to 12 days. The half-day lesson takes place either mornings from 09:45 to 12:00 or afternoons from 14:00 to 16:15, bookable for 3, 5 or 6 half days.
How are the groups arranged?
By level according to the Swiss Snow League and not by age, so every child learns at the right pace.
Is there lunchtime supervision?
Lunch between 12:00 and 14:00 can be added by email at fun@sssa.ch for CHF 30, subject to availability.