Camps

List of 5 items.

• U12 & U14 Alpine Pre-Season Camp in Colorado 2026

  Start the season with a strong foundation and get a head start on the competition with seven days of pre-season training in Colorado. Athletes will build on their technical ski development through directed technical free-skiing, focused drills, and gate work, with daily video review and individualized evaluations to support each athlete's progression.

  Training will take place at Arapahoe Basin and Loveland, with additional lane space at Loveland. The combination of technical free-skiing, drills, and gate training provides athletes with an opportunity to sharpen their skills and prepare for the upcoming competition season in a focused training environment.

  Birth Years: 2013–2016
  Location: Arapahoe Basin and Loveland, Colorado
  Session Dates: November 7–15, 2026
  Registration Deadline: October 19, 2026
  Cost: $2,750 (Full payment is due at registration)

  
  Important: Athletes from outside CVA and adults or siblings interested in joining the trip must contact Kyle Hildebrand prior to registration.

  
  Contact:
  Kyle Hildebrand, Head U14 Alpine Coach | Alpine Youth Program Director | Alpine Weekend Program Director

  Registration Link
  Adult/Sibling Registration Link

• U12, U14, & U16 Alpine Pre-Holiday Camp 2026

  This three-day camp is an excellent opportunity for U12, U14, and U16 athletes to build momentum heading into the competition season. Training will include two days of slalom and one day of giant slalom, with a focus on developing technical and tactical skills through directed free-skiing, GS and SL drill work, and gate training.
  
  

  Athletes will take part in high-volume training utilizing the CVA/Colby T-bar and other training venues to maximize training opportunities. Post-training video analysis will reinforce technical and tactical development, while coaches will work with athletes on mindset, goal setting, and individual areas of focus.

  
  Staff will include CVA Academy and Weekend Program coaches.
  
  Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

  Birth Years: 2011–2016
  Location: Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
  Session Dates: December 21–23, 2026
  Registration Deadline: December 7, 2026
  Cost: $725 (Full payment is due at registration)

  
  Contact:
  Jennifer Pulk, On-Snow & Auxiliary Programs Administrator | 207-237-4484
  Kyle Hildebrand, CVA Weekend Alpine Program Director & Academy Alpine Youth Director

  
  Registration Link

• U12 & U14 Alpine Speed Skills 2027

  The Speed Skills Camp is a fun, fast-paced two-day program designed to introduce U12 athletes to the world of speed skiing while giving U14 racers the perfect tune-up ahead of the Mara Super G. Built around progression, confidence, and the thrill of going fast, this camp helps athletes develop the technical skills and tactical awareness needed to ski speed events safely and successfully.
  
  

  Day 1 focuses on speed fundamentals in a controlled environment, allowing athletes to build confidence through drills, terrain work, and skill-based progressions before moving into course sections in the afternoon. Day 2 brings the excitement up another level, with U14 athletes training on longer runs at CVA/Sugarloaf venues while U12 athletes head to Sunday River for their own speed training experience.
  
  

  There is nothing quite like the feeling of speed on snow, and this camp is designed to help young athletes channel that excitement into strong technical habits, confidence, and smart decision-making in a supportive and high-energy environment.

  Birth Years: 2013-2016
  Location: Sugarloaf Mountain & Sunday River
  Session Dates/Registration Deadline/Cost: Information coming soon
  
  Contact: Kyle Hildebrand, Head U14 Alpine Coach | Alpine Youth Program Director | Alpine Weekend Program Director
  
  Registration information coming soon.
  
  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.

• U12 & U14 Alpine FullStrive Program 2026-2027

  The FullStrive Program provides U12 and U14 athletes with eight additional training days throughout the season, offering focused instruction and individualized attention to support continued development. Athletes will build technical and tactical skills through directed free-skiing, drills and exercises, and targeted GS and SL training on the CVA/Colby T-bar.
  
  

  Daily video analysis and feedback will help athletes identify areas for improvement and reinforce their individual progression. The program also includes two early-season training sessions before the Weekend Program begins, allowing athletes to get on snow and start the season with focused training.

  Birth Years: 2013–2016
  Location: Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley, Maine
  Session Dates: November 29, December 4, 11, January 8, 15, February 5, 26, & March 5
  Registration Deadline: November 16, 2026
  Cost: $1,650 (Full payment is due at registration)

  Coaching Staff:

  • Jeni Conover, U14 Alpine Coach, Weekend Program Coach
  • Kyle Hildebrand, Alpine Youth Program Director, Head U14 Alpine Coach, Alpine Weekend Program Director
  • Other Lead Weekend Program Coaches

  Contact:
  Jennifer Pulk, On-Snow & Auxiliary Programs Administrator | 207-237-4484
  Kyle Hildebrand, CVA Weekend Alpine Program Director & Academy Alpine Youth Director
  Jeni Conover, CVA Weekend Program U14 Head Coach & Academy Alpine Coach
  
  

  Registration Link

• U12 & U14 Alpine Momentum Program (AMP) 2026-20277

  AMP, the Alpine Momentum Program, is built for motivated racers in grades 5–8 who want to accelerate their development and experience what training at Carrabassett Valley Academy is all about. The program consists of three high-energy 3-day camps designed to build skills, confidence, independence, and momentum heading into the season.
  
  

  Athletes spend their mornings on snow focused on fundamentals, technical free skiing, and gate training, followed by lunch on campus and afternoon sessions that mirror the full CVA experience, including video analysis, directed movement and mobility work, equipment prep, and structured quiet study time for schoolwork.

  
  One of the biggest factors in athlete progression is quality time on snow. AMP is designed to maximize meaningful ski mileage with purposeful coaching, repetition, and feedback in an environment that helps young racers improve quickly while developing strong habits both on and off the hill.
  
  

  For many athletes, AMP is also the perfect introduction to academy life and an opportunity to see if they are ready to take the next step.

  Birth Years: 2013-2016

  Location: Carrabassett Valley Academy and Sugarloaf Mountain
  Session Dates/Registration Deadline/Cost: Information coming soon
  
  Contact:
  Kyle Hildebrand, Head U14 Alpine Coach | Alpine Youth Program Director | Alpine Weekend Program Director
  
  Registration information coming soon.
  
  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.