Learn To Ride (LTR)

 The largest, most fundamental winter program we offer is Learn to Ride (LTR). Beyond learning how to snowboard/ski, the SOS Learn to Ride curriculum promotes a positive self-image and teaches social competency and positive values.

Learn to Ride participants are provided with five days of professional instruction, equipment rental, lift tickets and clothing. Utilizing the fast learning curve and "cool factor" of snowboarding, students are able to overcome fears, reach new goals and discover new possibilities in a relatively short time frame.

As part of the SOS curriculum, the five-day LTR program focuses on one of the five core values each day: Courage, Discipline, Integrity, Wisdom and Compassion. The morning begins with a discussion about the core value, and the activities of the day encourage kids to put that value in action. The day ends with another discussion of the core value and SOS adult mentors encourage students to look for ways these values impact their everyday decisions.

The culmination of the program is a graduation ceremony where students look back on what they've achieved and thank their instructors along with their friends and families.

Age Range:     8-18 years old    

Group size:      7-25

***SOS served 1,580 youth through LTR nationwide last year***

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