Youth Ski & Snowboard Program

The Recreation Commission is excited to announce the return of the Youth Ski and Snowboard program for the 2026 winter ski season. This program offers students the opportunity to purchase a 6-session lift pass and/or bus transportation to and from Wachusett Mountain.

Details:

Location: Wachusett Mountain
Grades: 4-12
2026 Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12

Important Notes:

If you already have a season pass or lift tickets, you do not need to buy a lift pass to ride the bus.
If you're arranging your own transportation, you do not need to register for the bus.
Please note, if your child does not take the bus, you are responsible for supervising them while on the mountain. The chaperones are only responsible for kids who are riding the bus.

Registration Information

Lift passes (optional):

To sign up for the ski pass, go to the Wachusett Mountain School Groups web page and enter Access Code: MRCSC

Registration period: November 1-30

Cost: $195 for the 6 Thursday night lift passes. See Wachusset group page for confirmation of lift ticket prices.

Lessons and rentals are available for an additional cost and can be added on when you purchase your lift pass. There is also a bronze pass option.

Bus Transportation (optional):

Registration is November 1-30. Click here to sign up for the bus.

Cost: $200 per child for 6 sessions

Check or Venmo accepted. Checks should be made out to the Town of Maynard. Note in the memo: 2026 Rec Comm Ski and your child’s name, please. Your spot is not guaranteed until your payment is received.

Bus pick-up and drop-off will be at Fowler School. The bus will depart Fowler at 3:00 PM and return around 9:00 PM. There will be an option to drop ski equipment off at Fowler during morning drop-off.

Chaperones

Chaperones will get a complementary lift pass and bus ride to the mountain. Responsibilities include assisting students with the rental equipment process, directing students to lessons, and supervising student activities in the lodge and on the mountain. We welcome chaperones who don’t plan to ski/ride and can hang out at our designated table in the lodge throughout the session. If you are interested in being a parent chaperone, please be in touch with Randy or Lisa.

The chaperones are only overseeing the students who are registered on the bus.

Click here to sign up to be a Chaperone.

Mountain Logistics

Due to the nature of the sport, we cannot ensure that students will always be supervised. They should be able to ride lifts and ski independently. First time skiers and riders should not go on any lift or slope without having their first lesson. They may need one or more sessions to learn the skills needed for lift service terrain. They can use the two carpet lifts to start.

Our group will have a designated table in the lodge. A chaperone will be present at the table throughout the session for students to be able to check in and hang out as needed.

Please label your child’s gear and remind them not to leave their belongings on the tables in the lodge. There are cubbies and hooks throughout the lodge for belongings.

For more information…

Please contact:

Randy James: randyjames@magnetbeans.com

Youth Ski & Snowboard Program