Hi,
I am a ski instrcutor in Folgarida (it's the Italian Dolomites) and work for a UK tour operator during the summer.
Would like to hear from parents of young kids (under 7) as to what they are looking for (for the their kids) whilst on a ski holiday. Ski class, ski crèche, baby sitting, snacks included, supervision, CRB checks, etc, etc.
Had a number of requests from parents of young children (6 and under) for 2011.
Normally not a problem as we tend to group small kids of this age into a separate class. But for some dates for 2011 we may not have enough people in school to be able to create a specific 6 and under class.
Have looked at the idea of a ski crèche but this would only work if all the kids were of the same skiing ability ? ie. you can?t put kids who have never skied with others who have skied for a few weeks.
I fully understand that parents will want their kids to learn to ski but it?s not really fair on other (maybe adult) members of the class to have (for example) a group of 4 year olds and we will want to be able to offer younger children to opportunity to learn to ski in the right environment.
We have on previous years been able to mix-n-match with other UK TO?s in resort but this won?t be possible next year as all the other UK TO?s (to our resort) either have gone bust or have stopped coming here. This year it isn?t a problem due to the large numbers in classes; so it?s been possible to create specific class for this age group.
Just trying to see a ?possible? future problem and create a method of dealing with it before it happens and trying to keep everyone happy (ma è sempre un grande problema)
Also, any ideas would be helpful as to what happens in other resorts and ski schools from people who work there.
Many thanks
Wayne
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Under 7 year olds in ski classes
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WayneN · 25/01/2010 11:51
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