Youth Nordic Program: Grades K-8

About: The QRSC Youth Nordic Program is open to students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Students are grouped to receive instruction appropriate to their age and experience. Our programs are led by experienced, trained coaches.

Schedule for Winter 2026: The Youth Program runs for 6 weeks from early January through mid February, three days a week after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15pm to 4:30pm.

We encourage parents to participate in the afternoon program to learn along with their children and to assist the coaches. Kindergarten and first graders especially need help for the first 2 weeks. Parents can be on skis or snowshoes.

Youth Program extension: Two make-up days will be offered for Youth program in late February

Additional ski days will be offered in late February for Middle School and Youth skiers who are signed up for the Bill Koch Ski Festival.

The 2026 New England Bill Koch Youth Ski Festival is planned for February 28th & March 1st in Jackson, NH.  More info can be found here.

Fee is $65 for the 2025-26 season.  Fees do not include season passes, which are required for all skiers ages 6 and up. Purchase your season passes here.

Equipment Lease: Skis, boots, and poles are available for seasonal lease and the package costs $65. Keep them all season and ski any time. Register by Dec. 1 for the best availability.

Financial Aid: Central Maine skiers needing financial assistance are eligible for scholarships for the winter 25/26 season thanks to support from Friends of Quarry Road.  These scholarships will cover program fees, a season-long ski equipment lease, and Quarry Road Trails season pass. Scholarships are limited.  Please apply early, the application is built into the registration page.  Scholarship applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. 

Youth Program Head Coach: Caroline Mathes

For more information, contact skiclub@quarryroad.org