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Children's Specialist

Children’s Specialist

Assessment-based certificate program for instructors who specialize in teaching children. CS1 requires completion of the online course 48 hours prior to the on-snow clinic.

Certification Levels

Upcoming Children's Specialist Events

Dec 5 – 7
Clinic

Fall Fest 2025

📍 Big Sky Resort

$161 (1 day) – $355 (2.5 days) Register
Jan 17 – 18
Assessment

Alpine Level I Assessment

📍 Bridger Bowl

$225 Register
Jan 24 – 25
Clinic

Snowboard Level II Prep Clinic

📍 Whitefish Mountain Resort

$195 Register
Feb 1 – 2
Assessment

Children’s Specialist 1 Clinic & Assessment

📍 Big Sky Resort

$185 Register
Feb 7 – 9
Assessment

Alpine Level II Assessment

📍 Big Sky Resort

$325 Register
Feb 14 – 15
Assessment

Adaptive Level I Assessment

📍 Whitefish Mountain Resort

$225 Register

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Children's Specialist Education Team

CB
Chris Blake
CK
Chris Kronebusch
DW
Denise Wade
Chair
EK
Eliza Kuntz
ES
Eric Sheckleton
GN
Grant Nakamura
Chair
JIC
Jill Imsand Chumbley
KW
Katie White
KT
Kyle Tilley
ML
Matt Larson
PM
Paul Monk
Chair
SG
Sean Gwinner
SC
Stew Chumbley
TG
Theresa Gerdin
TD
Tim Dietz
ZM
Zoe Mavis

📚 Recommended Reading

• Children's Instruction Manual • Teaching Snowsports Manual • Core Concepts for Snowsports Instructors

💬 Connect

Join #childrens-teaching on Discord to find study partners, ask questions, and share resources.

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