Kids 4 & under accompanied by a ticketed adult receive a complimentary lift/slope ticket upon approval. Rental equipment and lessons are excluded. Complimentary tickets are available in the administration office from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. In the evening, when the administration office is closed, complimentary 4 & under lift/slope tickets are available at the Snowsports desk located in the Snowsports building.

At various times throughout the season, kids can enjoy bumping into Sugar Bear, the Sugar Mountain mascot, throughout the property or on the slopes. Every year, the Snowsports School hosts a birthday celebration for Sugar Bear who invites his friends and the public to participate. Activities include the Great Bear Race, special treats, and cake and ice cream. However, due to Covid-19 Sugar Bear’s birthday celebration is canceled. We look forward to hosting Sugar Bear’s birthday next season.

Another fun treat for the kids is the visit of Santa Claus during the holiday season. He can be found walking around the lodge greeting people and even out on the slopes making some turns.

Private ski/snowboard lessons are available for children of any age.

Sugar Bear Ski and Polar Bear Snowboard schools teach skiing to children ages 5-10 and snowboarding to children ages 7-14. Full Day registration is from 8:30 to 9:30am with the session running from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You may also pre-register for the Full  Day programs the night before from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The Half Day program runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm with registration from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. All programs include slope ticket, rental equipment, helmet, lessons, lunch (Full Day only), and supervision. Participation is subject to instructor availability. Be sure you bring your child  with you when you register or pre-register so they can be fitted with their equipment and helmet. The Sugar Bear and Polar Bear Schools are located in the Snowsports School building.