SNOWBUSTERS 2027

Snowbusters is a PSO sponsored downhill skiing and snowboarding program for OLG Students in grades 3-8. Whether a beginner or expert, participants will learn new skills and have fun with their friends! After school lets out, students check in and take the bus to Hyland Hills. The program runs until 6:30 PM and there is no transportation returning to OLG, so all participants will need to be picked up from Hyland Hills. The lift ticket gives you access for the whole evening, so students are welcome to stay later than 6:30 PM, but no OLG Volunteers will be present.

DATES AT HYLAND HILLS:

Monday, January 11 & Wednesday, January 13

January 18 (MLK Week) Snowbusters will NOT take place this week

Monday, January 25 & Wednesday, January 27

Monday, February 1 & Wednesday, February 4

Monday, February 8 & Wednesday, February 10

REGISTRATION
(STUDENT & PARENT):

Both students and parents must sign up by Friday, December 4. After this date contact Hannah Meeker or Rachel Tuenge.

This program requires parent volunteers! ALL parents must sign up for at least one volunteer position per child participant before your registration is considered complete.

Every year we host a mandatory parent meeting for new participants. All 3rd grade parents, and those new to Snowbusters, mark your calendars for Thursday, November 12, 6-7 PM. 

HYLAND HILLS 2026 FEES:

• Lift Ticket $32

• Ski Rental $22

• Snowboard Rental $22

• Helmet Rental $9

• Lesson $18

*ALL participants will be responsible for an activity fee that covers busing and a pizza party the last week of the program. This is minimal and is calculated at the end based on final numbers. You are able to cancel your Snowbusters registration before December 31, 2026. After that date, you will be held responsible for the activity fee on TADS.* 

SNOWBUSTERS FAQs:

Where do they meet?
The students will all meet in the Cafeteria after school. They will check in with one of the volunteers and wait for the bus to arrive.  

Ski/Snowboard Equipment?
Students can use their own gear or rent at Hyland Hills via Snowbusters. All gear will need to be dropped off by 2 PM each day. There will be bins to place skis and boards in outside of Cassidy Hall. If dropping off gear during carpool, you must park and bring inside. Any bags will need to be brought on the bus to Hyland Hills by the students

Billing?
All billing is done via TADS. Your child will not need any money to pay for anything other than what they want to purchase for themselves at the chalet (think snacks, drinks, food). TADS accounts are billed at the end of the season.

Can my child use their Hyland Hills Season Pass or 4th Grade MN Ski Passport for lift tickets?
Yes, they can. However, they will be responsible to go to the ticket window and get their own lift ticket. Any lift tickets given out via Snowbusters will be charged to the student’s account. If you have a 4th grade passport, please let the organizers know!

Can I use any free lift ticket or rental equipment passes I have at home?
Yes, BUT you must let Hannah/Rachel know in advance so that we can ensure your child is able to properly use them. 

Are there chaperones?
Yes! This program couldn't exist without our wonderful parent/guardian volunteers (see the SignUp Genius to register as a volunteer). However, Hyland Hills is a busy public place and students are on their own much of the time…when not in lessons.

Lessons?
Lessons are optional. They begin promptly at 5 PM and end at 6:30 PM.  There is a 5-person minimum per discipline for lessons.  If you sign up for lessons, they are non-refundable unless Hyland Hills cancels due to weather or insufficient registration numbers.  

I won’t be there and I’m worried about my child skiing for the first time. How do I make sure they’re ok?
We’ll have several OLG parents helping out at check-in! Feel free to give Hannah/Rachel a heads up and we can have one of the parents make sure they get their equipment on correctly and to their lesson on time.

Where/How do I pick up my child after Snowbusters?
Your child can be picked up at the Hyland Chalet area. You will have to grant permission on your registration for your child to be able to leave without checking in with an OLG Volunteer. 

If you don’t grant this permission, you will have to park and physically come check out your child by 6:30pm. Lift tickets are valid for the entire evening so students can continue skiing/snowboarding after Snowbusters with PARENT/GUARDIAN supervision.

My child doesn’t have a phone or smartwatch…how will they know it’s pick up time?
Hyland has a huge digital clock at the top of the main chalet windows. It can be seen both inside & outside. Make sure to tell your child to look for it.