Ski & Snowboard Program

The Excel ski and snowboard program is scheduled to begin in January 2026.  Lessons will be offered on Mondays for 3rd—5th Grade students and Tuesdays for 6th—8th grade students.  The program will last for a duration of 5 weeks for 3rd - 5th Graders and 6 weeks for 6th - 8th graders.  Only students participating in the excel ski and snowboard program will be allowed to ride the bus up to the Bradford Ski Area.  Students that already have a season pass will not be allowed to ride the bus up to the ski area.  Lessons last for 1 hour and the remainder of the time is used for free ski.

PLEASE NOTE that you will only be charged for a lift ticket at registration and any lessons or rentals will be billed to your account after registration.

Registration opens Friday November 7, 2025 at 11:00AM.

Mondays (Elementary)  January 5, 12, 26, February 2 and 9   (5 Sessions)

Bus picks up from school at 3:00PM and returns to school at 6:15PM

Lift Only:  $285

Lift and Lesson: $395 

Lift, Lesson and Rental:  $505

Helmet Rental:  $35

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Tuesdays (Middle School) January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3 and 10  (6 Sessions)

Bus picks up at school at 2:30PM and returns to school at 6:00PM 

Lift Only:  $315

Lift and Lesson:  $445

Lift, Lesson and Rental:  $575

Helmet Rental: $40

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Please be advised that even though you register online there are additional forms that need to be completed  (see below) and completed forms must be returned to the Community Programs office at 566 Main St. North Andover, Ma. 01845 by Thursday November 13, 2025 in order for registration to be considered complete. 

Forms can be returned as a PDF and scanned via email to Sharon Karalis at karaliss@northandoverpublicschools.com or dropped off in person / mailed to 566 Main St. North Andover, Ma. 01845

If you prefer to pay by check, please complete the online registration and select "pay later" at check out.  You can then mail or drop off a check to the Community Programs office at 566 Main St.  All checks should be made payable to the Town of North Andover.

Please note that when you register for the Ski and Snowboard Program, students will be traversing the ski area independently outside of lesson times. Therefore, it is important that you set clear expectations with your child before they attend the program regarding which areas you feel comfortable allowing them to free ski on.

During lesson times, ski patrol staff will work with and monitor students in the beginner slope area. Once lessons are completed, students are allowed to ski freely throughout the mountain.

North Andover chaperones will be stationed inside the lodge at clearly marked tables to assist students as needed — whether with equipment issues, restroom breaks, snacks, or simply taking a rest. The ski patrol monitors the ski area and slopes to assist any students who may need help while skiing.

Located at http://www.skibradford.com you will find the ski area’s Responsibility Code and a Trail Map indicating each trail’s level of difficulty. We strongly encourage new skiers to remain in the beginner areas and to avoid the chair lifts until they are confident in their ability.

• Lift Ticket Only: Students registered for a lift ticket only are free to ski independently throughout the mountain during program hours.

• Lesson Participants: Students taking lessons will be escorted to their designated class area and grouped by ability. After lessons conclude, they may free ski independently for the remainder of the session

Questions regarding lessons or rentals should be directed to the Bradford Ski Area at 978-373-0071.  www.skibradford.com