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Welcoming Winter With the Ski and Ride Club
When the weather gets cold, and the snow begins to fall, our outdoor activities start to heat up.
DCA’s Ski and Ride Club is a time-honored tradition for skiers and snowboarders—a club that has spanned decades and remains extremely popular today. Throughout our history, students have participated in skiing and snowboarding. Years ago, then DCA President Kevin Moody shared his passion for skiing, introducing a learn to ski and ride program for any student (and many staff and faculty members) who had an interest in the winter sport.
The Ski Club took different forms through the years. For many years, including when Mr. Kevin was a student, the end of the old chicken barn (since removed) served as a makeshift ski shop, and the back hill was where many skiers got their start. A little-known (and amusing) fact amongst students today is that our school once had a tow rope setup on the back hill, powered by an old Volkswagen engine! When he returned to serve on the faculty, Mr. Kevin brought students on trips to large mountains every year and championed a learn-to-ski-and-ride program at several mountains in the area, including Temple and Crotched Mountain (the club now goes to Pat’s Peak).
Although the old VW engine is gone, and Mr. Kevin was called home back in 2020, the club remains a focal point of fun here at DCA. This article covers why skiers and boarders can greatly benefit from joining the Ski and Ride Club and answers frequently asked questions.
Skiing Is So Expensive! Or Is It?
Yes, while it is true that skiing and snowboarding are considered “expensive” sports, DCA’s Ski and Ride Club looks to offset those costs in a couple of ways.
Lift tickets, lessons, and rentals are all significant expenses, but through the program at Pat’s Peak, students enjoy greatly reduced prices for lift tickets, lessons, and rentals. The program also has perks for parents and adult siblings of students. They can purchase reduced-cost parent passes and equipment during the registration process to make sure everyone can participate with the right gear. Each year we have been able to award scholarships to two or three students who do not have the funds to participate.
Low-cost transportation ($2.50 each way) for DCA students is another way the club seeks to make skiing and riding affordable, saving families money and time. We offer 30 spots on our school vans, but older students still have the option to drive themselves, some parents bring their own children, and some faculty and staff use their own vehicles.
We aim to offer students and their families great value by offering this club along with its discounts and other benefits. Check out the Ski and Ride Club page on our website for more details on packages being offered.
Bringing Students Together from All Walks of Life
Something very unique and special about the Ski and Ride Club is the inclusive draw it has on the student body—not only among students with diverse interests and backgrounds but also among those from different cultures.
Many of our international students, for instance, have never seen or experienced snow in any way before attending DCA and they get to join this club alongside students who have known snowy New England winters their entire lives.
This inclusivity not only includes the different types of students who participate but also the number of students. Last year, 90 students signed up for the Ski and Ride Club – more than half the student body!
You would be hard-pressed to find an extracurricular activity that brings together more than half of our school. Even students who wouldn’t consider themselves athletic in traditional sports find that they love skiing and snowboarding.
How does Ski & Ride Work?
DCA students in grades 3 through 12 may participate in the five-week Learn to Ski and Ride program. The program takes place at Pat’s Peak in Henniker, NH, for a total of five Mondays in the months of January and February, including transportation and chaperones on the mountain during those times.
Families can register until the week before the program. Parents are also able to purchase discounted tickets for themselves, younger children in the family, and additional family and friends; however, transportation and supervision may not be available for these additional family members and friends.
All beginning skiers and boarders must take lessons with a Pat’s Peak instructor, and all participants are required to wear appropriate winter clothing and gear, including hats and gloves/mittens. All other information, including rates, can be found on the Ski and Ride section of our website.
Fun and Fellowship in the Winter Season
The DCA Ski and Ride Club is a great way to stay busy during our typically more dormant months of the year, and provides a wonderful opportunity for students of all ages, interests, and cultures to have fun and great fellowship together.
This club is just one of many opportunities that our students and their families get to enjoy when they enroll at Dublin Christian Academy. Please visit our website to learn more about all the fun activities that keep us busy throughout the year.
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