Winter Camp for All is a single day learn to ski/snowboard camp, serving Madison area youth ages 12-18. Winter Camp provides a safe and inclusive environment to learn to shred, with a focus on creating access for historically marginalized youth (LGBTQ+, BIPOC, girls, and gender-expansive). All are welcome! Registration fees are ‘pay what you can’, with a minimum of $5. Check out our season wrap up from last year’s camp to get an idea of what to expect.
Boardslide has hosted Winter Camp in Milwaukee for the past three years, and are excited to host our first session for Madison youth!!!
ORIENTATION
TBD
DEETS:
Date: Sunday, 2/22/25
Time: 12:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Where: Bus pick-up/drop off - Focus Boardshop, 2358 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI 53704
Shred at - Cascade Mountain, W10441 Cascade Mountain Rd Portage, WI 53901
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Program includes bus transportation, lift tickets, equipment rentals, a meal, and beginner lessons. Pricing is ‘pay what you can’, with options starting at $5.
APPLICATIONS
Application deadline is Sunday, February 8th at 11:59 pm.
Spots will be prioritized for participants aligning with our organization’s mission to create opportunities for folks from snow sports-marginalized backgrounds/identities: LGBTQ+, girls, BIPOC, lower-Income, etc.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis, so apply early! We only have 25 spots available.
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(subject to minor adjustments)
12:30 - 1:30: Participants arrive at Focus Boardshop. Check-In, Collect soft gear(coats, snowpants, gloves, etc.) Guardians must be present to sign waivers.
1:30: Bus leaves for Cascade Mt.
2:00: Bus arrives at Cascade. Get equipment rental, gear up, orientation.
3:00 - 4:00 : Intro lessons led by the Boardslide Crew.
4:00 - 4:30 pm Dinner break. Meal provided by Boardslide. Bring sack lunch if youth has dietary restrictions.
4:30 - 6:30 Freeride w/ chaperones
6:30 - 7:00 Return gear
7:00: Bus leaves Cascade Mt.
7:30 - 7:45 pm: Bus arrives at Focus for Pickup.
FAQs:
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We highly recommend dressing in warm, flexible clothing, with water-proof outerlayers. Standard snow gear includes wool socks, warm baselayers, snowpants, weather proof coat, weather proof gloves, neck gator, and goggles. Rental helmets are insulated so thin hats under them are optional. Baselayers don’t need to be fancy. Yoga pants, sweatpants, hoodies, etc. work just fine. Layers are also a good idea, so you can pare down if you get too warm.
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Yes! We can provide water proof coats, snowpants, gloves, goggles, neck gators, and wool socks. Inquire about borrowing items via the registration form.
THANK YOU to our Winter Camp Sponsors!
