With ski areas from Bretton Woods to Waterville Valley, the White Mountains is a winter playground for skiers of all ability levels, including children. That's one reason why families choose White Mountains real estate for a first or second home. The other reasons are spring, summer, and fall, as homebuyers are pulled to the year-round recreational amenities and the beauty of the mountain setting. Kids who live in the White Mountains learn to ski early. If you're new to the area or are considering a move, here's a list of top ski programs for children.

Bretton Woods Ski and Snowboard School in Bretton Woods, NH

It's hard to beat the distinction of ranking in top 10 in the East for kid-friendly and family programs for 12 years running, as voted by SKI Magazine readers. At Bretton Woods Ski and Snowboard School, children's ski programs are broken down into the following categories:

• Babes in the Woods Nursery for ages from 2 months to 3 years. In this program, parents can take a day to ski the slopes and leave kids in the vigilant care of professionals. Kids play indoors with arts and crafts, storytelling, jigsaw puzzles, and other games.
• Ski and Snowplay for ages from 3 years to 5 years. Kids play while supervised indoors except for a one-hour group lesson and romp in the snow.
• Hobbits Ski Program for ages 4–12 and ages 6–12. Half-day and full-day programs teach kids to ski and snowboard.

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Cannon Mountain Snowsports School in Franconia, NH

Located in Franconia Notch State Park and close to Franconia homes, Cannon Mountain counts U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller among the kids who learned to ski on its slopes. The pros at Cannon Mountain Snowsports School are ready to show your child how to have fun safely on the slopes. Classes include Tykes for 3-year-olds, Cannon Kids for ages 4–7, and Mountain Explorers for ages 8–12. The Tykes program is morning only, with Cannon Kids and Mountain Explorers lessons offered as morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions. Find out what it's like to live in Franconia and browse listings.

Loon Mountain Ski and Snowboard Programs in Lincoln, NH

Located in Lincoln, Loon Mountain offers programs for kids at its Children's Center. Kids aged 3 years can participate in PK Boo, where they will get one hour of instruction in the morning and one in the afternoon. Skiers between the ages of 4 and 6 can join the Kinderbear Program, where they can enjoy two hours of ski or snowboard instruction in the morning and another two hours in the afternoon. Half-day options are also available. Discover what types of homes are available in Lincoln/Woodstock. Our agents are ready to help you buy or sell real estate in Central New Hampshire, the Lakes Region, and the Western White Mountains of New Hampshire. Contact us today!