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Kids Snow Fun! Ski Brule's Children's Center
Dedicated to making your child's day on the snow filled with fun and laughter, Ski Brule's Kid's Center is the best way to start your children skiing and snowboarding. Gentle Ben's "Kids Only" starter area and Kid's Center ensures the objectives of security for your children and introduces them to a lifetime sport in a positive atmosphere. The Kid's Center's SKIwee (skiing) and Childcare is conveniently located adjacent to the Rental Center, only steps from the parking lot. Ski Brule's Children's Programs teach the fundamentals including walking, sliding and riding the rope tow through games and fun! They are not only learning to ski, they are having fun too! It's not unusual to see a game of 'red light, green light', playing on the slides and moonbounce or wiping away a hot chocolate mustache. Offered daily, programs are three hours of fun on and off the snow.
Childcare at the Children's Center
Childcare is available daily at Ski Brule in Iron River, Michigan.
Not ready for the slopes? Or in need of a break? Then a session of Ski Brule's Childcare program is right for you! Morning, afternoon and full day sessions are filled with off snow activities.

Minimum Age: 1 Year

Kids Snowboarding Lessons, Childrens Snowboarding Lessons Beyond Skiwee? Snowboarding & Advanced Skiing
Private and semi-private* advanced skiing and snowboarding lessons are available for hourly and three hour sessions. These programs are well suited for skiers that are ready for the chairlift or snowboarders. Reservations are available in advance (recommended) or enroll upon arrival at Guest Service.
Lesson Type 1 Hour 3 Hour "Our boys enrolled in your SKIwee program in January. they loved it and as a result, we are coming back in March! We spent 3 days skiing and every minute of it was fantastic! the staff in the Kid's Center are amazing .. So friendly and helpful! We can't wait to visit again! " ~ Tracy, Algonquin, IL
Private $50 $130
Semi-Private* $30 $70
*enrollment of two or more people of similar age and ability.
The Kids' Center is ideally located adjacent the Rental Center .

Reservations are not needed for Kids' Programs. If you would like to complete enrollment forms & rental forms ahead of time, you can print them out from the links to the right.

Lunch is available for an additional $10.

To make the most of the programs, be sure your child is equipped with hat, goggles or sunglasses, waterproof snow pants, winter jacket, waterproof gloves (no knit gloves please) and warm socks. A quick stop at Bear's Den Pro Shop or the Rental Center will have your child ready for the snow.

Children enrolled in the skiing program will receive a helmet during the session. If you would like to use the helmet after the program, you may rent it for $5 at check out or if you rented your equipment at Ski Brule, a helmet rental is included with the ski rental package.

Only the individuals registered as authorized person(s) to pick children up may do so. Please have identification with you.

Time Saver Tip: Download & complete the Enrollment Form & Equipment Rental Form prior to arrival.

"My son decided that he wanted to try skiing. We enrolled him in SKIwee with a friend and they both had a fabulous time! They enjoyed the instructor and learned a lot in the session. Thank you for the excellent service and quality children's lessons." ~ Jane, Baraboo, WI

The Ski Brule Children's Center

Session Times

SKIwee Childcare Ski Rental Minimum Age:
AM 9-12:00 One Session $25 One Session $20 One Session $13 SKIwee: 4 Years
Lunch 12-1:00 Two Sessions $35 Two Sessions $30 Two Sessions $16 Childcare: 1 Year
PM 1-4:00 Lunch $10 Lunch $10 Includes helmet rental

Get Started With A Sport Of A Lifetime By Taking A Lesson
80 Years Of Snowsports
Taking a lesson is the best way to learn to ski and snowboard or to improve your enjoyment on the snow. Lessons are available daily and reservations are recommended. Ski Brule will have you enjoying your day on the snow in not time at all. Call to reserve your lesson to start having the time of your life by learning to ski or snowboard at Ski Brule! Reservations are recommended but not required (availability is limited). To sign up at Ski Brule, stop in at Guest Service.

"I just returned from our first time ever skiing! we had lessons and we ALL had an amazing experience. We couldn't have asked for a friendlier, more helpful instructors than "Bob & Bob"!! What a great experience!" ~ Jennie

John (the Legend) 88 & Friend 8

Ski & Snowborad Lessons

Lesson Type

Lesson Length Cost/Person Description Lesson Day/Time
Private 1 Hour $50 One on one instruction. Daily: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30
3 Hours $130
6 Hours $260
Semi Private 1 Hour $30 Two or more people of similar age and ability that want to learn together. Daily: 9:30, 10:45, 12:00, 1:15, 2:30
3 Hours $70
Group Ski 1 Hour $20 Up to ten people of similar age & ability. Fri.-Sun.: 10:45 & 1:15 & Mon.-Thurs. with enrollment of 5 or more people.

Learn To Ski & Snowboard FREE Program

Learn To FREE:

Ski Brule has started thousands of people on snow and have done so ABSOLUTELY FREE! The Learn To FREE Programs include lift, lesson and rental for first time skiers and riders age 10 & up, with advanced reservations (minimum 24 hours), space is limited. Call 800-362-7853 to Learn to Ski or Snowboard ... FREE!! Programs begin 1/6/10. Ski Friday
Snowboard Friday & Wednesday
Nordic Sunday
"I was so impressed with ski Brule, it's conditions and most importantly the people. we were greeted warmly at Rental. Everyone was willing to help and make sure we were properly fitted! My family is most impressed with the instructors as well! Ski Brule will become our "home resort." Thank you to the greatest staff in the USA." ~ Tom, Sturgeon Bay, WI

Ski Lessons & Snowboard Lesson at Ski Brule.  Available daily, ski instruction or snowboard instruction is the best way to get started at Ski Brule $41 Wednesday Special
$41 - Includes lift, lesson and downhill ski rental. Reservations are not needed. Available Wednesdays excluding the holidays. Beginner Lesson: 10:45; Advanced Lesson 1:15. The $41 Wednesday Special is available at the Rental Center.

"Our family has been coming to Ski Brule since 1966! My kids have grown up on your mountain and look forward to our trip every year! Our "family" has grown to include several people that are "privileged" to be part of our Ski Brule weekend. And I can't tell you haw many times we have bumped into people from ALL over who, when we mention Ski Brule, they say they have been there and feel the way we do!" ~ Ellie


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e-mail: info@skibrule.com