Athletics

Camps

Alpine
Freestyle
Ski Cross
Snowboard
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 FullStrive Program 2025-2026

    FullStrive offers athletes additional on-snow training with individualized coaching and feedback. The program includes 8 training days (attendance at all sessions is optional, but missed days are non-refundable). Coaches include Kyle Hildebrand (Weekend Alpine Program Director), Jon Wagner (Head Academy U14 Coach), and other Lead Weekend Program Coaches.

    New for 25/26: FullStrive double sessions — morning training followed by lunch and then an afternoon block of directed skiing and skill work. Athletes receive detailed instruction, daily video analysis, and focused progression in GS and SL on the CVA/Colby T-bar.
    Birth Years: 2012-2015
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain
    Session Dates: November 30, December 5, December 12, January 2, January 9, February 13, February 27, March 12
    Registration Deadline: November 26, 2025
    Cost: $1,575 (Full payment is due at registration)

    Contact:
    Jon Wagner,Head U14 Academy Alpine Coach
    Kyle Hildebrand, Alpine Weekend Program Director

    Registration is now closed.

    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.

  • Alpine Momentum Program (AMP) 2026

    AMP, formerly known as the Immersion Program, consists of three 3-day camps for racers in grades 5–8. This program offers a taste of the Carrabassett Valley Academy experience, with morning fundamentals and gate training on the hill, lunch at CVA, and afternoon sessions featuring directed skiing, video review, mobility work, equipment prep, and quiet study time for schoolwork. This 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: 2012-2015
    Location: Carrabassett Valley Academy and Sugarloaf Mountain
    Session Dates: January 14-16, 2026; February 4-6, 2026; March 4-6, 2026
    Registration Deadline: March 1, 2026
    Cost: $700 per session or $2,000 for all 3 sessions (Full payment is due at registration.)

    Contact: Kyle Hildebrand, CVA Alpine Weekend Program Director

    Registration is now closed.

    Lift Tickets: Camp Registration does not include Sugarloaf lift tickets. Discounted lift tickets are available for camp participants. Please contact Lydia Barbie for more information. 

    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.

  • Alpine Speed Skills 2026

    The Speed Skills Camp is a two-day program designed as an introduction to speed for U12 athletes and a perfect tune-up for U14s ahead of the Mara Super G. Day 1 focuses on developing speed skills in a controlled environment, progressing to course sections in the afternoon. On Day 2, U14s train on longer runs at CVA/Sugarloaf venues, while U12s travel to Sunday River for their speed sessions.
    Birth Years: 2012-2015
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain & Sunday River
    Session Dates: January 22-23, 2026
    Registration Deadline: January 9, 2026
    Cost:     $400 (Full payment is due at registration)

    Contact:     Kyle Hildebrand, Alpine Weekend Program Director

    Registration is now closed.

    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.

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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  • Action Sports Summer Camp July 2026

    CVA’s 2026 Action Sports Summer Camp is a progressive training opportunity for developing action sports athletes. The camp is structured in three distinct phases: trampoline/skate, aerial jump development (water ramp or airbag, depending on discipline), and on-snow training at Mount Hood, Oregon.

    The Action Sports Camp is open to moguls, freeski, snowboard, and ski cross athletes. Athletes can register for individual phases, though attending all phases available within each discipline is strongly encouraged for the full progression.

    Freeski and Moguls athletes may participate in Phases 1-3
    Phase 1: Trampoline & Skate
    This entry-level phase focuses on trampoline and skate development and is ideal for Weekend Program athletes and younger participants. Athletes will build air awareness, balance, coordination, and team cohesion in a fun and supportive environment. Coaches are experienced in trampoline, skateboarding, and team-building exercises. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

    Dates: July 6-9
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Age: 9 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Moguls, Snowboard, and Ski Cross athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost: $495

    Phase 2: Jump Progression
    Phase 2 introduces discipline-specific aerial training and includes overnight travel. This phase is designed for athletes ready to translate trampoline and skate development into real takeoff situations in a safe and structured environment. Participation is selective and based on readiness for advanced jump training.

    Dates: July 9-11
    Location: AcrobatX Water Ramps, Quebec (moguls athletes); Maximise Airbag Training, Quebec (freeski and snowboard athletes)
    Age: 12 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Moguls, and Snowboard athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost: $750 water ramps / $900 airbag
     
    Mount Hood On-Snow Training – Mount Hood
    This capstone phase provides on-snow, dedicated lane access for Freeski, Mogul, and Snowboard athletes at Mount Hood, with technical coaching from CVA Academy and Weekend Program coaches. Integrate summer skills into on-snow performance, building consistency, confidence, and readiness for the winter season. Athletes train and live together, creating a focused, team-based summer environment.

    Dates: June 14-20/21
    Location: Mount Hood, Oregon
    Age: 12 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Mogul, and Snowboard athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost:     $3,500*
    *Registration is currently deposit-based. Final pricing will be confirmed once travel, lodging, and participation details are finalized.


    Contact: 
    Nate McKenzie, Action Sports Director, Freestyle Program Manager, Head Freestyle Moguls Coach
    Mark Spinney '12, Freestyle Freeski Head Coach
    Hank Vinall, Freestyle Freeski Coach

    Cancellation Policy:     Cancellations submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program may be eligible for a partial refund, based on administrative and unrecoverable costs.

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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  • Action Sports Summer Camp 2026

    CVA’s 2026 Action Sports Summer Camp is a progressive training opportunity for developing action sports athletes. The camp is structured in three distinct phases: trampoline/skate, aerial jump development (water ramp or airbag, depending on discipline), and on-snow training at Mount Hood, Oregon.

    The Action Sports Camp is open to moguls, freeski, snowboard, and ski cross athletes. Athletes can register for individual phases, though attending all available phases within each discipline is strongly encouraged for full progression.

    Snowboard athletes may participate in Phases 1-3
     
    Phase 1: Trampoline & Skate
    This entry-level phase focuses on trampoline and skate development and is ideal for Weekend Program athletes and younger participants. Athletes will build air awareness, balance, coordination, and team cohesion in a fun and supportive environment. Coaches are experienced in trampoline, skateboarding, and team-building exercises. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

    Dates: July 6-9
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Age: 9 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Moguls, Snowboard, and Ski Cross athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost: $495

    Phase 2: Jump Progression
    Phase 2 introduces discipline-specific aerial training and includes overnight travel. This phase is designed for athletes ready to translate trampoline and skate development into real takeoff situations in a safe and structured environment. Participation is selective and based on readiness for advanced jump training.

    Dates: July 9-11
    Location: AcrobatX Water Ramps, Quebec (moguls athletes); Maximise Airbag Training, Quebec (freeski and snowboard athletes)
    Age: 12 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Moguls, and Snowboard athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost: $750 water ramps / $900 airbag
     
    Phase 3: On-Snow Training – Mount Hood
    This capstone phase provides on-snow, dedicated lane access for Freeski, Mogul, and Snowboard athletes at Mount Hood, with technical coaching from CVA Academy and Weekend Program coaches. Integrate summer skills into on-snow performance, building consistency, confidence, and readiness for the winter season. Athletes train and live together, creating a focused, team-based summer environment.

    Dates: July 13-19
    Location: Mount Hood, Oregon
    Age: 12 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Mogul, and Snowboard athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost:     $3,500*
    *Registration is currently deposit-based. Final pricing will be confirmed once travel, lodging, and participation details are finalized.


    Contact: 
    Nate McKenzie, Action Sports Director, Freestyle Program Manager, Head Moguls Coach, 207-441-4759 
    Mark Spinney '12, Freestyle Freeski Head Coach
     
    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program may be eligible for a partial refund, based on administrative and unrecoverable costs.

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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  • Action Sports Summer Camp July 2026

    CVA’s 2026 Action Sports Summer Camp is a progressive training opportunity for developing action sports athletes. The camp is structured in three distinct phases: trampoline/skate, aerial jump development (water ramp or airbag, depending on discipline), and on-snow training at Mount Hood, Oregon.

    The Action Sports Camp is open to moguls, freeski, snowboard, and ski cross athletes. Athletes can register for individual phases, though attending all available phases within each discipline is strongly encouraged for full progression.

    Ski cross athletes may participate in Phase 1 only
    Phase 1 – Trampoline & Skate
    This entry-level phase focuses on trampoline and skate development and is ideal for Weekend Program athletes and younger participants. Athletes will build air awareness, balance, coordination, and team cohesion in a fun and supportive environment. Coaches are experienced in trampoline, skateboarding, and team-building exercises. Space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

    Dates: July 6-9
    Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
    Age: 9 years+
    Eligibility: Freeski, Moguls, Snowboard, and Ski Cross athletes with a USASA or USSA membership
    Cost: $495


    Contact: 
    Nate McKenzie, Action Sports Director, Freestyle Program Manager, Head Freestyle Moguls Coach
    Mark Spinney '12, Freestyle Freeski Head Coach

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program may be eligible for a partial refund, based on administrative and unrecoverable costs.

  • SX Immersion Program 2026

    The CVA Ski Cross Immersion Program combines high-intensity training with academic balance in a fun, supportive environment. Each three-day session focuses on skill development, expert coaching, and personalized feedback, with dedicated time built in for academics.

    Whether you’re refining your technique, exploring the world of ski cross, or considering the Academy, this program offers the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and discover your potential.
    Birth Years: 2017 and older
    Location: Sugarloaf Mountain and CVA
    Session Dates: January 14-16, March 3-5, and March 18-20, 2026
    Registration Deadline: March 15, 2026
    Cost: $700 per session or $2,000 for all 3 sessions. (Full payment is due at registration.)

    Contact:
    Michael Phelan, CVA Ski Cross Program Manager & Head Coach
    Patrick O'Rourke '17, CVA Ski Cross Weekend Program Manager

    Registration Link

    Lift Tickets:     Camp Registration does not include Sugarloaf lift tickets. Discounted lift tickets are available for camp participants. Please contact Lydia Barbie for more information. 

    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.
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