Specialty Programs

Ski & Snowboard Program for People With Low Vision or Blindness
This program is designed for individuals with blindness or low vision who need transportation from Denver to Winter Park to participate in our winter programs. Alpine ski instruction in 2-track, 3-track, 4-track and sit-ski disciplines are available as well as instruction in snowboarding, nordic skiing and therapeutic horseback riding. An adult must accompany students under the age of 8 (additional charges may apply).

Availability: Space is limited so call early.

Dates: This program is available on Sundays.
Session I: Jan 7, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11
Session II: Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, Apr 11

Departure: This program has two departure/return locations in Denver. Our bus leaves the Denny's Restaurant at 1605 Federal Blvd. in Denver at 7am and the Denny's Restaurant at 6th Avenue and Simms at 7:15am. The bus returns to the 6th and Simms restaurant at 5pm and the Federal Blvd. restaurant at 5:15pm.

Rate: $39 per person per day
Includes full-day lesson (Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding) or partial-day lesson (Cross-Country Skiing & Therapeutic Horseback Riding), lift ticket, equipment & transportation

Access Ski Program
This program is designed for individuals with physical disabilities who need transportation from Denver to Winter Park to participate in our lessons. Alpine ski instruction in 2-track, 3-track, 4-track, bi-ski, dual-ski and mono-ski disciplines, snowboarding, cross country skiing and therapeutic horseback riding are also available. Participants must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult. If you require assistance during travel, please make prior arrangements for someone to accompany you (additional charges may apply).

Availability: Space is limited so call early.

Dates: This program is available on Thursdays.
Session I: Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8
Session II: Feb. 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15

Departure: Our bus leaves Union Station in downtown Denver at 7am and returns to Union Station at 5pm.

Rate: $38 per person per day
Includes full-day lesson (Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding) or partial-day lesson (Cross-Country Skiing & Therapeutic Horseback Riding), lift ticket, equipment & transportation

Inclusion Ski Program
The inclusion program is a collaborative effort between the NSCD and the Winter Park Resort Children's Center. Children with disabilities experience group lessons with able-bodied children their own age.

The program, designed for five to 13-year-olds, allows children to participate in an activity and socialize with their peers. First, an NSCD instructor conducts an initial assessment of the child. Then the instructor and the child's parents or guardians determine if the child needs a one-on-one lesson through the NSCD, or if the child can be immediately included in the Children's Center lesson.

If a child first requires lessons with the NSCD, our instructors will determine when the child is ready to participate with the Children's Center. An NSCD instructor will be assigned to assist during the Children's Center class. Lessons are offered seven days per week from Nov. 20, 2004 through April 17, 2005.

Rates:
Full-day: $96 (includes instruction, lift ticket, lunch and equipment)
Half-day: $45 (includes instruction, lift ticket and equipment)