Ski Program

A signature Chestnut Hill Academy experience where students develop resilience, independence, and a lifelong love of adventure through skiing and snowboarding in the Cascade Mountains.

At Chestnut Hill Academy, we believe some of life's most meaningful lessons happen beyond the classroom walls. Our Ski Program is a cherished tradition that invites students to embrace new challenges, develop confidence, and discover the rewards of perseverance while experiencing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

As students learn skiing and snowboarding skills through professional instruction, they also cultivate resilience, independence, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, and the courage to try something new. Along the way, they develop a lifelong appreciation for health, wellness, and the outdoors.

For many students, the mountain becomes a classroom of its own, where every run builds confidence, every challenge encourages growth, and every achievement reinforces the belief that success comes from stepping beyond one's comfort zone. These experiences help students develop the character, confidence, and adaptability that are hallmarks of a Chestnut Hill Academy education.

A Signature CHA Experience

For many students, the Ski Program becomes one of the defining highlights of their elementary school years.

There's a unique sense of excitement that comes from traveling to the mountains with classmates, sharing experiences outside of school, and celebrating one another's accomplishments. The bonds formed on the slopes often extend far beyond the winter season, strengthening friendships and building a deeper sense of community.

The program creates memories that students carry with them long after graduation.

Excellence for Every Ability Level

Whether your child is stepping onto the snow for the first time or is already an experienced skier or snowboarder, the program is designed to support growth at every stage, in all grades. Students participate in professional lessons appropriate to their individual skill levels, allowing beginners to gain confidence and experienced athletes to continue refining their abilities. Our goal is simple: every student should leave the program with greater confidence, stronger skills, and a sense of accomplishment.

Why Families Love the CHA Ski Program

Parents consistently tell us that the Ski Program is one of the experiences their children remember most fondly. It combines professional instruction, outdoor adventure, physical activity, and community in a way that few school programs can.

Most importantly, it helps children gain confidence by accomplishing something they may once have thought impossible. Because the lessons learned on the mountain extend far beyond skiing. They become lessons for life.

If you are a CHA parent, please visit the Ski Program page on your Blackbaud Resources for details of the program.