VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL

SKI NIGHT INFORMATION

The Bogus Basin Ski resort offers a ski night for local schools is a Bogus Basin Program that allows students, in the 3^rd through 12^th grades, to experience this sport at a reduced price.  The $25 covers the bus transportation, gear rental, a one hour group lesson and lift pass for that evening.  Passes are disbursed after the completion of the lesson.  If students have their own gear the price is $15.  If they have their own gear and a season pass, the cost to ride the bus is still $15.  Please let us know if you plan to provide your own transportation. Students may bring their own dinner or buy food @ the lodge.  Snacks intended for consumption on the bus need to be of a “non-messy” type.  Our students are expected to keep our buses clean.

Ski forms are available in the front office.

Scheduled ski nights are as follows:

see you next season

As always, the availability to our students for this program is on a “first come, first serve” basis.  We will schedule one bus to start with and add a second bus if enough students sign up.

If you are interested in being a chaperone, you need sign up early as these positions fill up very quickly.  Chaperones are expected to ride the bus, provide supervision as needed on the bus and Bogus Basin, assist students with their boots etc…in the rental facility and direct them to the lesson staging area by the lodge.

If your child rides the bus to Bogus and you have other arrangements for their trip home, you MUST let one of the chaperones know so we aren’t searching for them.

All students will use a “buddy system” while at the ski area, staying with other students from Liberty or Victory schools or with a parent throughout the evening. 

The ski buses will leave school @ 3:00 p.m.  Please have your student and their ski gear here by 2:45 p.m.  If your child has their own gear, they may NOT take ski, boards or poles on the regular school bus.  We do not have adequate storage for, poles, skis and boards at school.  Please make arrangements for the delivery of these items after school.  Students will be instructed to be on the bus by 9:00 p.m. for the trip home.

The buses will return to school between 10:30 and 10:45.  Parents must be at school by 10:30 to pick them up.  

The following information is provided by Bogus Basin

CLOTHING CHECK OFF LIST

Staying warm, dry and comfortable will make your skiing or snowboarding experience much more enjoyable. How to do it? Dress in multiple, lightweight layers

Layer 1: Closest to the skin

1. • BIG HINT: No cotton! Cotton retain moisture, causing your body to chill
2. • Long johns made from synthetic fibers and materials that "wick" moisture away from the skin keep you warmer and dryer

Layer 2: Middle layer for warmth

1. • Fleece is a great insulating fabric, as are many synthetic fibers
2. • Choose pants, shirts, and sweaters that wick moisture and ‘breathe’ to help you stay dry and warm

Layer 3: Outer layer to stay dry

1. • Coats, snow pants & ski/snowboard that are water-resistant or water-repellant
2. • Warm, insulated, water repellent snow gloves/mittens will keep your hands warmer and dryer
3. • Fleece hat, wool beanie, or a ski/snowboard helmet
4. • Neck ‘gator or scarf to cover your chin and nose

Extra’s:

1. • Goggles, sunglasses
2. • Sunscreen and lip balm
3. • Wrist guards for snowboarders
4. • Dry clothes for the car ride home

Equipment:

1. • Black Diamond Sports at Bogus Basin discounts ski/board rental prices for School Night and Lifesports programs; take advantage of the safe, newer equipment rather than borrowing or using old or ill-fitting gear
2. • If you borrow or buy used equipment, have an expert at a local ski shop look it over and properly adjust the bindings before hitting the slopes

Courtesy Professional Ski Instructors of America

SCHOOL NIGHT PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Questions? Contact us at 332-5134 or 332-5340, or barb@bogusbasin.org

The following guidelines are very important to the success of the SCHOOL SKI/SNOWBOARD program. Please take time to read and understand this information.

2. Program rates are offered to 3rd -12th grade students only (ages 8-18). This program is not designed for adults.

3. Bus Policy . Each group must have a minimum of 38 paying students to have a bus provided. The maximum number of people on the bus, including chaperones is 44. To receive a second bus, the group must have a minimum of 76 students (max of 88 bodies) and for a third bus, a minimum of 114 students is necessary. The bus can still be provided for groups that do not meet the minimum numbers IF the group covers the additional cost of the bus. This cost can be determined by taking the minimum number required for the bus that you are interested in and subtracting the actual number of paying students in your group. Multiply this number by $5 to get your additional bus cost (ex. 74 - 58 students =16, 16 x $5 = $80).

We suggest creating a waiting list for the 2nd /3rd bus, once the minimum numbers have been meet, let those students know that they are on board.

4 . All participants must have a complete registration form including a signature from a parent or guardian before they will be allowed in the program. All rental information must be complete on the registration form to reserve equipment. Make sure checks are made out to the School/ Organization not to Bogus Basin.

5. Registration. All registration is to be handled by the organization's program coordinator. No late registrations will be accepted! Registration forms, including a student participation list and summary sheet, are due 7 DAYS PRIOR to the scheduled ski date.

6. Payment. Ski School staff will take your payment when you check in on the mountain. Groups that wish to be billed after their visit will need to make prior arrangements with our school coordinator. One school check is preferred however; cash and individual checks are acceptable if it is not possible to issue a single school check. Checks should be made out to the school and signed over to Bogus Basin. The program fees are non-refundable; therefore, any discrepancies in the bill (absent or additional students) should be taken care of prior to leaving the Ski School office. No pre-payments please. 7. Chaperons. ONE CHAPERON PER 10-12 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OR ONE CHAPERON PER 17-20 JR./MIDDLE &HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS will be allowed to enjoy complementary skiing privileges during the lesson time. The chaperon should be an employee of or appointed by your facility to help students before and after class and must be 18 these privileges are given to chaperons only and are non-transferable. Chaperons may shadow lessons, but must have a chaperon lift pass issued by the school night advisor.

8. In order for us to have the appropriate staff available, arrangements for students with special needs should be made prior to your visit. Indicate which students participating have special needs and explain. Arrangements can be made for chaperones specifically accompanying a student with special needs.

9. Groups should arrive at Bogus Basin at least 30 minutes prior to the class start time.

10. Date must be pre-scheduled. Contact Bogus Basin Ski and Board School at 332-5134(downtown) or 332-5340(resort)

SCHOOL NIGHT PROCEDURE CHECK LIST

The following procedures are designed to ensure a smooth running program for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you and your students at Bogus Basin.

1. RESERVE A DATE & TIME -Call the ski school office 332-5134(downtown) or 332-5340(resort) -Know approximate number of students (allowable numbers may be limited) -Groups must have 35 or more paying student participants to receive program rates. -Every student must take a lesson. -Registration/release forms will be sent to you to be distributed to the students at school -Please call 10 days in advance if you must reschedule or cancel your scheduled ski date 2. DISTRIBUTE REGISTRATION/RELEASE FORMS -Every student must have a completed & signed form to participate -***Program fees are NON-REFUNDABLE

3. COLLECT MONEY & REGISTRATION FORMS : -ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETE - Check forms as students turn them in with payment, then write required information on the student participation list (see #4) - Make sure all checks are made out to specific School/ Organization NOT Bogus Basin. -Parent or guardian of the student must sign forms -Arrange to collect several days in advance (all forms to be turned into Bogus Basin 7 days in advance) -Check forms for student's ability - ski group & type -Those renting equipment must also list height, weight, and age and shoe size on form to reserve equipment

4. COMPLETE STUDENT PARTICIPATION LIST & SUMMARY SHEET -Include school name, date & time of Ski Night, contact & phone # -Student information needed - name, ski/snowboard group, and ability type -Include names of all chaperons separately, identified as chaperons -Keep master list for yourself

5. RETURN LIST & REGISTRATION FORMS 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE! -Return ALL forms 7 DAYS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED CLASS (summary sheet, participant list, and release/rental forms -Forms can be dropped off at the Main Office, Attn.: Ski School, 2600 Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702 -Office hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5pm; Saturday 8am -5pm; Sunday 8am - 2pm -Summary sheet and participation list can be faxed but please do not fax registration forms 332-5410

6. A bill will be provided to the advisor at the time of check in on the mountain. -Ski School staff will be available to take your payment when you check in on the mountain. Groups that wish to be billed after their visit will need to make prior arrangements with our school coordinator. One school check is preferred however; cash and individual checks are acceptable if it is not possible to issue a single school check. Checks should be made out to the school and signed over to Bogus Basin. The program fees are non-refundable; therefore, any discrepancies in the bill (absent or additional students) should be taken care of prior to leaving the Ski School office. No pre-payments please.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON THE MOUNTAIN FOR SCHOOL NIGHT…..

1. BLACK DIAMOND RENTAL SHOP STOP -Equipment will be ready for students upon arrival, if all registration forms where turned in in time and complete -Chaperons are required to assist in rental shop until everyone has their equipment -Students meet with their instructors in front of the Coach chair -Beginners should CARRY their skis/boards to lesson area. Instructors will show them how to put on their equipment at the beginning of class. Note: Level I skiers do NOT use or need ski poles. -STUDENTS MAY NOT EXCHANGE SKIS FOR SNOWBOARDS or SNOWBOARDS FOR SKIS! Due to liability reasons, students must keep the equipment they signed up for

2. SKI SCHOOL STOP ( J.R Simplot Lodge) - Advisor/Coordinator only -Check in with ski school sales staff as soon as possible upon arrival -Update participation list & summary sheet -Take care of program payment. -If you have arranged for us to bill your school please take care of any discrepancies on the bill before you sign it. -Adjustments will not be made once the bill has been signed - A pager will be issued to advisor for emergency contact -Advisor receives lift tickets (Please Do Not send students or chaperons to pick-up tickets individually) - Advisor/coordinator will hand out chaperon lift tickets. Chaperons may pick-up their equipment once the students are out of the rental shop and signed-in with their instructors.

3. MEETING AREA (on flats, between rental shop & beginner area) -Meet 10 minutes prior to class start time -Classes divided up by instructors according to selected ability levels. -Lessons will start promptly at 4:00 or 6:00 on weeknights and 5:00 on Saturday nights. -Lesson length will extend from start time. Late arrivals may result in shortened class times.

4. STUDENT LIFT TICKET DISTRIBUTION -AFTER the lesson, instructors will distribute tickets to students based on their Performance, safety, snow conditions and student's ability to ski/board the selected terrain - Type I (Beginners) will not be issued a full mountain lift ticket. An Easy Rider Lift ticket will be issued if student is ready. -Type II, III students will be issued a full area pass OR a Coach Lift Ticket (beginner lift only) depending upon performance 5. ADVISOR CHECK-OUT -Return pager to the Ski School office at the end of the night No Additional Students: Due to the growing popularity of the program, no additional student participants will be accepted. A new student may replace one that will be absent. Absent students: Program fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, therefore, any arrangement for monetary reimbursement will be made by the program coordinator.

GENERAL SKI/SNOWBOARD NIGHT at BOGUS BASIN - SCHEDULE

1. • 3:00 - 3:15 - Buses arrive at school for pick-up AS SOON AS DRIVERS ARE DONE WITH THEIR AFTER-SCHOOL ROUTES.*
2. • 3:15 - 3:30- Buses depart school for Bogus Basin.
3. • 4:15-4:30 - Buses arrive at Bogus Basin. Participants needing equipment go directly to Black Diamond Rental Shop.
4. • 6:00pm - Lesson groups meet and begin. The chaperone will help direct students to meeting area (flat area in front of the Coach Lift). Group signs should be posted.
5. • 8:30-9:00 - Return rental equipment; board bus.
6. • 9:15-9:30 - Buses depart Bogus Basin for the school.
7. • 10 -10:45 - Parents should meet at school to pick-up children.

*Arrival & departure times may vary depending on road conditions, area of pick-up and distance to Bogus Basin.

SCHOOL SKI ADVISOR / SCHOOL NIGHT COORDINATOR

Duties include: 1. Promoting the program by flyer, announcements, etc. 2. Distribution of the registration forms 3. Collection of the forms and fees 4. Providing a list of participants with all information requested (print or type) 5. Appointing chaperons, briefing them on their responsibilities for the School Ski Night visit, and distributing chaperon passes. 6. Assisting students throughout the night in:

1. • Loading bus
2. • Rental equipment
3. • Lesson groups
4. • Parent pick-up at school at end of evening

CHAPERONS: Bogus Basin will provide chaperones with lift tickets and rental equipment for the following: Jr., Sr. & Middle schools allowed 1 adult per 17-20 students. Elementary schools allowed 1 adult per 10-20 students

In order to receive lift & rental privileges for the night, chaperons must comply with the following:

1. • Must be 18 years or older.
2. • Help with loading students on the bus.
3. • Help students with their rental equipment
4. • Account for students loading bus at the end of the evening and remain at school until each student has been picked up.