Summer for many people is a season of warmer weather, road trips, and lazy days by the water. However, for avid skiers and snowboarders, it’s the perfect time to continue sharpening their skills. While most ski resorts close their slopes after the winter season ends, a select few ski areas and companies offer summer ski camps. These summer ski camps provide the ideal blend of high-quality training, picturesque landscapes, and family-friendly accommodations. You’ll find a little bit of it all, from high-elevation downhill ski camps to freestyle camps to lessons at indoor ski areas and more. Below, we give you a rundown of some of the best summer ski camps for kids, youth, athletes, park rats, seasoned skiers, and everything in between.
The Best Summer Ski Camps
Timberline Summer Snow Camps, Timberline Lodge, Oregon
Timberline Lodge, located on Mt. Hood, is North America’s undisputed summer skiing destination. Home to practically year-round skiing, it’s the go-to location for athletes looking to train during the offseason at summer ski camps. After all, Timberline has been a longtime partner of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard teams.
Timberline Summer Snow Camps feature slopeside lodging, a small camper-to-coach ratio, and the unique opportunity to ski on Palmer Snowfield. Each camp rents a lane on Palmer to provide unrestricted access to the slopes for campers. They focus on improving technique and fostering the joy of skiing and riding in youth and adults. New and advanced riders can benefit from this program, helping them prepare for the upcoming season. Timberline Snow Camps has a variety of offerings, including programs for youth races, adult races, and freestyle riders. For families, Timberline Lodge is a full-service hotel, complete with multiple restaurants, a pool and hot tub, and direct access to the ski slopes. Parents can enjoy hiking on the surrounding trails or explore other local hiking trails and lakes nearby.
Check out Timberline’s website for details on dates and pricing.
National Alpine Ski Camp, Mt. Hood, Oregon
The National Alpine Ski Camp (NASC), in conjunction with the Timberline snowcat operators, builds a custom wave track each summer that helps facilitate proper movement patterns for running GS and Slalom courses. This Mt. Hood ski camp attracts some of North America’s top ski athletes and provides world-class coaching that features a 6:1 athlete-to-coach ratio. Located on the beautiful Salmon River Reserve, where they own two acres of land, campers stay in a stunning setting while receiving top-notch instruction on Mt. Hood.
After skiing, campers and their families can explore Mt. Hood National Forest, featuring activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, whitewater rafting, golf, and more. These off-slope activities make it easy for families to enjoy a full vacation experience while campers are training. The camp’s emphasis on skill development and its family-friendly atmosphere make it an exceptional summer experience for athletes and their families.
Check out their website for details on dates and pricing.
Momentum Camps, Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
Momentum Camps, established in 1992, provides a premier summer ski camp experience with a variety of specialized programs designed for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. The camp offers focused sessions in bumps, park, big mountain skiing, snowboarding, and action sports film and photography. Campers can learn new park tricks in the slopestyle program using trampolines and the soft spring snow. They can also take on moguls in the dedicated Mogul Program, which includes perfectly manicured bump lines and a state-of-the-art absorption tank to help develop the proper technique. There’s also an all-mountain program and a snowboard-specific program for those looking to refine their skills across a range of terrain.
Momentum recently announced that they’d only be doing summer camps in May for 2025, since Whistler Blackcomb is no longer able to operate on Horstman Glacier. However, they are exploring other options to continue their summer camps in Whistler. Check out Momentum’s website for the latest news and details about upcoming summer ski camps.
Woodward Copper Ski Camps, Copper, Colorado
Woodward Copper offers a premier summer ski camp focused on freestyle skiing and snowboarding, perfect for those looking to improve their tricks and style. The camp provides access to Copper Mountain’s terrain park and halfpipes, along with custom-built indoor and outdoor training facilities, including skateparks, Olympic-grade trampolines, and foam pits. This combination allows athletes to refine their aerial skills while spending plenty of time on the slopes.
The camp caters to ages 7 to 17, with week-long overnight sessions running from June to August. Families can enjoy a range of activities outside of skiing, such as hiking, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides. Featuring accommodations, dining options, and an adventure camp that balances on-slope training with fun off-slope activities, Woodward Copper offers an excellent experience for both athletes and their families. The camp’s 19,400-square-foot indoor facility ensures campers have plenty of opportunities to work on their skills year-round. Just over an hour from Denver, it’s a family-friendly destination with something for everyone. Check out their website for details on dates and pricing.
Big Snow American Dream, New Jersey
While Big Snow American Dream is not a typical summer ski destination, it’s a noteworthy inclusion for those looking to ski year-round. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Big Snow American Dream is the first indoor ski resort in North America, offering a unique experience for skiers and snowboarders during the summer months after the snow has melted.
The indoor slope at Big Snow is perfect for those who want to escape the summer heat and still get their ski fix. Big Snow American Dream provides beginner to advanced-level courses, including specialized training in freestyle and racing. The Camp BIG program is a three-hour session for beginners that helps novice skiers and riders get comfortable on skis or a snowboard. Big Snow doesn’t replicate the experience of skiing in the mountains, but it’s a fantastic alternative for people who want to continue skiing during the off-season in a controlled environment.
The resort is part of the massive American Dream Mall, which offers plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options for families. Parents and non-skiers can enjoy the indoor water park, shopping, or even catch a movie while their kids hit the slopes.
Check out their website for details on dates and pricing.
Summer Ski Camps, Ski Portillo, Chile
Ski Portillo in Chile offers an exciting summer ski camp experience for those looking to ski during the Southern Hemisphere’s winter ski season that begins in June. Ski Portillo’s camp provides top-tier coaching for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, with a focus on technique, freestyle, and big mountain skiing. Plus, it’s a great way to beat the summer heat and keep the ski season going.
Set in the stunning Andes Mountains, Portillo’s camps allow athletes to train on some of the world’s most challenging and scenic terrain.
There is a ski racing camp for younger skiers, 12-16 years old, while Chris Davenport’s annual camp focuses on big mountain training with top-tier athletes. The Ski with Kim Reichhelm experience emphasizes camaraderie, passion, and fun, helping skiers progress in a supportive and enjoyable environment. Whether you’re looking for a ski camp focused on ski racing, big mountains, or technical skills, these camps offer an action-packed schedule and the opportunity to train in one of the most scenic alpine settings in the world. Check out their website for details on dates and pricing.
Many other Southern Hemisphere ski resorts offer lessons, clinics, and camps. Our article here highlights the biggest and best ski resorts in South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
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April 15, 2025
