Athletics

Camps

Carrabassett Valley Academy provides training camps in many ski and snowboard disciplines including Alpine, Backcountry, Freestyle, Ski Cross, and Snowboard disciplines. These training camps are for competitive student-athletes. Whether it's an on-snow camp at the world-class training venues of Sugarloaf Mountain, or a camp at training venues around the world, CVA offers individualized coaching to prepare athletes physically and mentally to compete at their personal best.

Alpine Camps

Carrabassett Valley Academy is proud to offer a variety of Alpine Racing training camps at Sugarloaf Mountain and at training venues around the world. Camps provide student-athletes with a strong foundation to get a head start on the competition. We invite student-athletes from any club to come learn from the some of the best coaches in the US, make friends, and enjoy the CVA experience.

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  • Alpine Pre-Season Colorado Training Camp 2023

    Start the season with a strong foundation and get a head start on the competition with 7 days of pre-season training in Colorado. Campers will use this time to establish solid basic skiing techniques through directed technical free-skiing, numerous drills, and gate work with daily videos and individualized evaluations.

    Birth Years: 2010-2013
    Cost: includes hotel, meals, coaching & lift tickets. Airfare to be paid separately through Winter Park Travel.
    Athlete $2200
    Adult $1200
    Program Dates: November 4-12, 2023
    Location: Arapaho Basin and Loveland, Colorado
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 30 days prior to start of program will be considered for a partial refund. Up to 20% may be retained to cover administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.
  • Alpine FullStrive Program 2023-2024

    The CVA FullStrive Program is designed to supplement the  weekend program. Each session of FullStrive focuses on foundational drills, gate training and video review.

    Birth Years: 2010-2013
    Cost: $1800 for 12 training days (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates:
    November 24, 25, & 26
    December 1 & 8
    January 5 & 19
    February 2 & 16
    March 1, 22, & 29
    Program Times: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 15 days prior to start of program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Jeni Conover, Alpine Weekend Program Manager
    Jennifer Pulk, On Snow Business Manager
  • Alpine Immersion Program 2023-2024

    The CVA Alpine Immersion Program supports youth ski racing progression in a fun and safe environment that fosters a life-long love of the sport. The Immersion Program utilizes a fundamentals-based ski curriculum to develop skills and habits for future success in ski racing. Each session includes Academic time for student-athletes to maintain the emphasis on academics. The CVA Alpine Immersion program is a great opportunity for racers to improve quickly and determine if they are ready to take the next step and join the Academy.

    Birth Years: 2010-2013
    Cost: $660 per session or $2500 for all sessions (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates:
    Session 1: December 13-15
    Session 2: January 10-12
    Session 3: February 7-9
    Session 4: March 6-8
    Location: Carrabassett Valley Academy and Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 15 days prior to start of program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Jeni Conover, Alpine Weekend Program Manager
    Jennifer Pulk, On Snow Business Manager
  • Alpine Pre-Holiday Training Camp 2023

    Take your racing to the next level with 4 days of high-volume training focused on technical and tactical skills with gate training, foundational drills, and individual video evaluations.

    Birth Years: 2008-2013
    Cost: $800 (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates: December 19-22, 2023
    Program Times: 9:30am - 3:30pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 15 days prior to the start of program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Jeni Conover, Alpine Weekend Program Manager
    Jennifer Pulk, On Snow Business Manager
  • Speed Skills Training Camp 2024

    Gain your speed confidence with the Speed Skills Training Camp. Learn skills for Super G; a cross between Downhill and Giant Slalom. Super G is a one-run event like Downhill, but with more frequent turns, like Giant Slalom.

    Birth Years: 2010-2013
    Cost: $300 (lift tickets and Sunday River Event fee not included)
    Program Dates: January 25-26, 2024
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 15 days prior to start of program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Jeni Conover, Alpine Weekend Program Manager
    Jennifer Pulk, On Snow Business Manager

Backcountry Camps

CVA Backcountry is the leader in backcountry skiing and snowboarding education for middle and high school students. We provide camps in off-piste skiing skills, avalanche education, and ski mountaineering. 

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  • Backcountry Camp 2024

    Join the only academy program in the United States where young athletes can be immersed in the backcountry environment learning crucial skills for a lifetime love of the mountains. Learn about equipment, technique, avalanche assessment, and strategies for ski mountaineering expeditions. 
     
    Birth Years: 2006-2010
    Cost:
    $600 (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates: Tuesday, February 20 - Thursday, February 22, 2024
    Program Times: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, Maine

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 4 days prior to the start of the program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Garrett Morrow, Backcountry Program Manager

Freestyle Camps

If you are an athlete interested in moguls or freeski (park and pipe), a CVA camp is for you. As the sport of freestyle skiing has evolved, so has the way in which these student-athletes train. With a focus on development and performance, CVA offers training camps to help freestyle student-athletes reach their optimal performance.

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  • Freestyle Moguls Camp 2024

    The CVA Moguls camp provides 3 days of on-snow and dryland training utilizing the B Moguls training venue at Sugarloaf Mountain and the Anti-Gravity Complex’s indoor trampoline in Carrabassett Valley. Athletes will have the opportunity to fine-tune turns and lines, achieve more speed, and improve stance and balance while jumping in a focused training environment. Athletes will have dedicated academic time to work on assignments from their home school, and lunch will be provided daily.

    Birth Years: 2009-2012
    Cost: $600 (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates: March 6-8, 2024
    Program Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 4 days prior to the start of the program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Moguls Camp Daily Schedule

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Connor Dolan, Weekend Program Director

Snowboard Camps

More than 25 years ago, CVA was the first academy to develop a program specifically for snowboarders and continues to be one of the leading snowboard academies. Our student-athletes compete in boardercross racing, snowboard alpine racing, and freestyle. Our camps teach solid fundamentals and correct techniques, allowing student-athletes to build confidence while riding at Maine's Sugarloaf Mountain.

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  • Snowboard Racing Camp 2024

    Start the season with a strong foundation and get a head start on the competition with the CVA Snowboard Race Camp at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine.

    Train with Academy coaches and former US Snowboard Racing Team member, Sasha Jansujwicz ’24. Join our Waxing Workshop with Chuck Gerry, waxing technician assisting the U.S. Snowboard Team, and compete with CVA coaching support at the USASA Maine Mountain Series GS/SL race at Sugarloaf.

    Cost: $600 (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates: Camp has been post-poned due to weather conditions. 
    Program Times: 8:30am - 2:45pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, Maine

    Register for the Sugarloaf Slalom and Giant Slalom event separately at  USASA Maine Mountain Competitions

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 15 days prior to the start of the program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Frederick McCarthy ’12, Snowboard Program Manager
    Lydia Barbie, Director of Enrollment

Ski Cross Camps

Train alongside CVA Academy student-athletes that compete on the World's stage. CVA is the top Ski Cross program in the East, featuring an Olympian-designed cross course, the rugged terrain of Sugarloaf Mountain, and a world-class coaching team.

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  • SX Training Camp 2024

    Get a head start on the competition with the CVA Ski Cross Camp at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. Train with Academy coaches on one of the best courses in the East. Focus on the technical progression of ski cross skills, gate training, and start and mid-course feature training. Complete the week by participating in the USASA Maine Mountain Series SX/BX event at Sugarloaf while being coached by our world-class coaching staff.

    Cost: $600 (lift tickets not included)
    Program Dates: February 20-22, 2024
    Program Times: 8:30am - 3:00pm
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain, Carrabassett Valley, Maine

    Register for the Sugarloaf Ski Cross event separately at  USASA Maine Mountain Competitions

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted 4 days prior to the start of the program will be considered for a partial refund depending on administrative and unrecoverable costs associated with the camp.

    Thank you for your interest. Registration is closed.

    For more information, contact:
    Lydia Barbie, Director of Enrollment
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