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Thank you for choosing Carrabassett Valley Academy and being part of our incredible community. This webpage is your first stop for the most current information to help you navigate the academic year with ease.

WINTER REGISTRATION DAY

We are looking forward to seeing our Big Dog families for Winter Term Registration Day on Sunday, November 2. Please see the Winter Registration Day Schedule for arrival times, school registration, moving information, and more.

All families are invited to the Welcome Luncheon in the Capricorn Lodge after the Gratitude Ceremony.

Contact Lydia Barbie with any questions.

Employee Directory

Do you have questions? The following people are available to help you:

Academic - Karen Lanoue-Egan klanoue-egan@gocva.com
Admissions - Lydia Barbie lbarbie@gocva.com
Financial - Steve Abeles sabeles@gocva.com
Medical - Amy Martin amartin@gocva.com
Residential Life - Dave Koenig dkoenig@gocva.com
Sports Medicine - Tristy Wolfe twolfe@gocva.com
Alpine - Jenny Piot jpiot@gocva.com
Backcountry - Garrett Morrow gmorrow@gocva.com
Freestyle Freeski - Mark Spinney mspinney@gocva.com
Freestyle Moguls - Nate McKenzie nmckenzie@gocva.com
Ski Cross - Mike Phelan mphelan@gocva.com
Snowboard - Freddy McCarthy fmccarthy@gocva.com

2025/2026 TUITION

Here is a summarized guide to tuition payment plans with payment deadlines. Tuition payment plans were selected with the enrollment contract signature. Tuition payments can be made by check, eCheck, or credit card. Please note that there is a 3.5% credit card processing fee and a $50 charge for returned ACH payments or wires.

Tuition Payment Plans:

1. Plan A: Full Payment

Deadline: Pay the full amount of the tuition, less the enrollment deposit, by July 18 for Fall families and September 18 for Winter families.

2. Plan B: Two Installments

Deadline: Pay 50% of the tuition, less the enrollment deposit, by July 18 for Fall families and September 18 for Winter families.

Remaining Balance: Due by December 1, along with accrued monthly interest.
There is no penalty for pre-payment.

3. Plan C: Monthly Installments

Deadline: Pay 25% of the tuition, less enrollment deposit, by July 18 for Fall families and September 18 for Winter families.
Remaining Balance: Due in monthly payments starting September 1 for Fall families and November 1 for Winter families, along with accrued interest.
There is no penalty for pre-payment.

Ensuring timely payment according to your selected plan is crucial. If you need further assistance or have specific inquiries, please contact Steve Abeles, Director of Finance at sabeles@gocva.com or 207-237-4460.

If you are unsure about your payment plan or need to view your signed contract, click here to learn how to access your enrollment contract.

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SUGARLOAF SKI CLUB

One of CVA’s most important partners is the Sugarloaf Ski Club; a cornerstone of the Sugarloaf community and a driving force behind youth snowsports in Maine. The Ski Club's mission is to provide opportunities for all youth to participate and excel in skiing and snowboarding, foster community through events, support competitive programs, and preserve the mountain's history and heritage.

Click here to learn more about joining the Sugarloaf Ski Club

SafeSport

As a member club of US Ski and Snowboard and under the umbrella of the USOC, CVA recognizes the importance of the SafeSport initiative. As it states: We all have a role to play in creating a healthy setting for sport. SafeSport helps raise awareness about misconduct in sport, promotes open dialogue, and provides training and resources. When we work as a team, we can build a game plan to make sport safe for everyone. CVA is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of each of our athletes.

Updated training is available through the SafeSport website. Courses range from 15 - 30 minutes. We encourage all families to utilize the free educational training.

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3197 Carrabassett Drive
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
(207) 237-2250

Carrabassett Valley Academy prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any member or group based upon age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, categories sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic predisposition, ancestry or other categories protected by Maine or federal law. CVA does not discriminate on these bases in the administration of its admission process, scholarship and aid programs, educational policies, athletics, or other school-administered programs.