Children's Programs
The nearby Kids’ Ranch is a licensed child-care facility for children 3 to 17 years of age, operated by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and may be reached at 1 (307) 739-2691. Reservations are required and fees vary by program.
Winter
This program is available from late November to early April, for the ski season only.
Ages 3 to 6
Younger children begin learning to ski or improve their skiing abilities with the one-on-one attention of specially trained instructors in small classes. Older aspiring riders can learn to snowboard at their own pace.
Ages 7 to 17
Explore the great outdoors and improve skiing/riding skills with specially trained expedition leaders. During this unique team-building experience, participants scout all the coolest trails and venture into wild west woods on a search for moose, eagles and other natives of Jackson Hole.
Advanced ski and snowboard lessons provide teenagers with the big mountain experience, including guided tours, mountain orientation, versatility, steeps, route finding and backcountry equipment training and etiquette. For freeriders, park and pipe technique and etiquette training are also available.
Summer
From June to September, the Resort offers a number of activities that allow younger guests to experience the Jackson Hole area's rich natural environment:
- Environmental awareness programs
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Orienteering
- Outdoor sports
- Science and art projects
Four Seasons Explorer Backpacks
Four Seasons Explorer Backpacks are full of fun activity items, such as a compass, binoculars, sun photo paper, exploration boxes and more. These backpacks can be checked out for day use at our Base Camp and are a great way for younger guests to explore their surroundings, either with the whole family or on their own. Upon returning full backpacks, little adventurers are given a souvenir to travel home with. Available during the summer season only.
