Mendip Youth Ski Club

Mendip Youth Ski Club is Mendip's weekly ski club taking place during our Winter season, October - April. The youth session takes place every Thursday evening 6.30pm to 8pm for recreational skiiers aged 5 to 16.

Mendip Ski Club has limited spaces. It costs £22 when booked online or £27 when booked on arrival.

How does it work?
Our experienced, qualified instructors will meet you in our equipment room and get you kitted out with skis, boots and a helmet (just bring a pair of gloves and wear full length sleeves and trousers). The session is a great way for young skiers to refine and develop their skills with fun games and exercises!

Do I need to attend every week?
There is no commitment to come weekly but many of our skiers are regular attendees!

Is it right for me?
Mendip Ski Club- Youth Session is for ages 5 to 16. You'll find an Adult Session here. The adult session is for ages 14+ and includes slalom poles. Everyone must be at a recreational standard so able to stop on demand, control speed, steer and avoid other objects and users and use the button drag lift. Whether you have just completed our Learn to Ski Course or you are an experienced skier, this is the ideal way to continue developing your skills!

Progression
Mendip Ski Club is a friendly environment so as long as you can already ski, please do come along! If you are looking for other opportunities to improve your skiing, you can drop into Ski With an Instructor, book a Private Lesson, or book a Slope Pass.
FAQ's

Mendip Ski Club - Youth Sessions are designed for ages 5 - 16 and Mendip Ski Club - Adult sessions for ages 14+. If you have not attended before, please book the session suitable for your age range. 


Sometimes our instructors will suggest that teenagers would benefit more from the adult session than the youth but this will always be a discussion with you and the choice is ultimately up to you.

Mendip Ski Club is a fun, progressive ski club taking place between November and April. 


We aim to use these sessions to improve your technique and continue developing your ski skills in a fun, informal club atmosphere. Many of our participants attend regularly but feel free to come along as suits you!

Not at all! Whether you have just learnt to ski or have been skiing for years, you are welcome to join Mendip Ski Club! The best advice we have if you're unsure is to come along for a session and see if it's for you! Our friendly instructor team will tailor their tuition to you and your ability. 

Even if you have lots of previous ski experience, it'sis a great chance to continue challenging yourself and get regular ski practice whilst meeting new people.

General FAQ's

Outdoor Activities can be booked as Individual Spaces or as Exclusive Groups, with some age limits. 


SNOWSPORTS

-Tobogganing: Ages 4-12. If booked as an exclusive Half Slope Group Session, ages 4+ with no upper age limit.
-Skiing Lessons: Ages 8+
-Snowboarding Lessons: Ages 8+ height minimum 1.2m Shoe Size min adult size 2
-Minis Private Ski Lessons: Ages 5-8.
-Recreational Skiing/Snowboarding: Ages 5+ and must be recreational standard.


TARGT SPORTS

-Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifle: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. At least one adult must be participating.
-ArcheryActive, Nerf Battles: Age 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.
-Frisbee Golf: Any age. Under 6s play free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

LAND ACTIVITIES


-Orienteering: Any age. Under 6s free. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
-Bushcraft & Survival Skills:  Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 


ROCK SPORTS

-Rock Climbing, Climbing Tower, Caving, Try Caving, Abseiling (20m/65ft): Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating.

-Abseiling (50m/150ft): Ages 10+


WATER SPORTS


-Assault Course, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building Canoeing: Age 8+. If booked as an exclusive group session ages 6+. If under 8s are taking part, at least one adult must be participating. 



When booking, the website will display where your activity takes place. Your booking confirmation email will also show this. 


Many activities take place at the main Mendip Activity Centre including:

Snowsports, Tobogganing, Frisbee Golf,  Archery, Air Rifle, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft, Orienteering and Try Caving.


There are also a number of off-site activity locations including: 


Hewish Activity Site: Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Raft Building and Assault Course 

Sandford Quarry: Climbing and Abseiling 

Burrington Combe: Caving (3-hour sessions)


Click here for directions to all our Activity Sites.

Yes! we have plenty of free onsite parking at all our activity sites.


We strongly encourage car sharing and sustainable forms of travel. Read more here.

Tobogganing

Tobogganing is a very popular activity and, especially during peak times, we have very little flexibility in being able to push your start time back. Where possible, we will get you onto the toboggan slope as soon as possible once you arrive. We will try to be as accommodating as possible and if there is availability later in the day, we will move your session to a later start time however please be aware that this is not always possible. 


Frisbee golf or recreational snowsports

We are likely to be able to change your start time at arrival as long as it is within our opening hours and on the same day.


Private session
We will start whenever you arrive but we are unlikely to be able to overrun.


Individual spaces on a session

We will do our best to fit you into the session at a point that does not disrupt it too much for other participants. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we're sorry but it is very unlikely we will be able to fit you into the session due to missing the safety and equipment briefing and kit up.


If you cannot make your session, or to request an amendment: 

Please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.




To cancel, rearrange or amend your booking please let us know by emailing hello@mendip.co.uk as soon as possible. 


To view our Terms & Conditions click here  



Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you onsite including in our Café, the Alpine Lounge.

Dogs may join you on Frisbee Golf and Orienteering Activities only. For all other activities ensure you make arrangements for its care during your activity session.

Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of providing outdoor education and adventure opportunities to schools.

Our year-round school residentials provide young people with unrivalled opportunities and educational experiences gained through adventure. We work closely with schools to design a residential visit that fits the groups goals, desires and aims.


For more information or to make an enquiry, visit our SCHOOL RESIDENTIALS website 

After you book an activity online we immediately email you a Booking Confirmation. If you are unable to locate this in your inbox, first check your spam/junk email folders. If you still cannot locate, it's possible your online booking may not have been fully completed. 


Check whether the session you were trying to book is still available online. If it is, try to make the booking again. If it's not, please contact our friendly team by email or online chat for help.



Can't find the answer to your question?.. our friendly team will be happy to help! 


The quickest way to get in touch is Email or use our Live Chat


If you would rather, call us on 01934 834877 and follow the instruction to leave us a voicemail.


Yes! Mendip Activity Centre has a proud history of working with youth groups including Scouts, Guides, Cadets and Sports Teams. We can deliver outdoor education and adventurous activities during the evening, at the weekend or as part of a camp. If your group are looking to achieve a new badge, this is something we can help with.
For more information or to enquire, visit our YOUTH GROUPS website.