Sharon H in IL Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 It's a rather grand field trip, yes? Actually it was son #1's Christmas present. After asking around, I found a small-scale inexpensive ski place (calls itself a resort, cough, cough) just a two hour drive away. It was perfect for first-timers. The boys had a blast, and agreed it was the most fun thing they've ever done. I played nanny for a while, snapping some pictures of them getting used to their skis, then sat with a book, some mending I needed to get done, and a pair of earphones with a Teaching Company tape in the cafeteria area. Next time (and there will be a next time!) I'll strap on a pair of skis myself. Someone here suggested instead of toys, to give "experiences" to older kids. I'm not sure who to thank, but it was yet another great idea I've received from the Hive. Thanks. :) I should probably name names: Ski SnowStar in Andalusia, IL The beginner package was $38 per kid, and included ski rental and lift ticket for the beginner runs. The people who worked there couldn't have been nicer. Low-key, family-friendly, runs that would be totally unappealing to people used to mountains. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 We took our boys (11 and 5) skiing up north (in Michigan) for the first time last March. We've taken them again this year and they LOVE it! They've taken to it rather easily (much more easily than their mother! lol), and we now know we have a winter activity for all of us to participate in. We like giving "experiences" to our boys, too, instead of toys all the time. They enjoy them, and we do, too. PAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 What fun, Sharon! We would love to do that with our boys, but haven't taken the time yet. There is so much to do and so little time! I'm glad everyone had a memorable time! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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