What to Pack

Lunch, snacks, bottles, (ready to feed is preferred – pre-mixed formula; frozen breast milk is fine), pre-filled sippy cup, diapers, wipes, spare set of clothing and any comfort items (such as a pacifier, special blanket or toy). Lunch and snacks are provided free of charge, for babies who can eat what is on the menu for the older kids for the day. (i.e. chicken nuggets, pizza, macaroni and cheese along with veggies and fruit).

NOTE: Please label all bottles, food containers, cups, pacifiers, etc. Pre-labeling your child’s belongings will expedite the check-in process and get you on the slopes quicker.

Outside Time

Typically, we do not take this age group outside due to the cold winter temperatures. On a warm spring day, we may take the toddlers on a walk or in a stroller.

Visiting or "Checking In” on Your Baby

Unless you are nursing, we recommend parents call versus visiting. Often times babies do not understand that you are “just visiting.” If your baby had a difficult time settling in during morning drop off, a mid-day visit then another good bye may upset your child all over again. Alternatively, we recommend you calling as often as you like, or leave your cell phone number for our staff to contact you based on the criteria you set forth.   

Availability

Infant/toddler care may not be available every day at both locations. Our infant care spaces are very limited and sell out quickly.

What to Pack

Warm outerwear for snow play or gondola rides including gloves and a hat, sunglasses or goggles, a spare change of clothing, diapers and wipes (if needed) and comfort items (such as a special blanket, stuffed animal or toy). Children may bring toys or other items from home which will help alleviate any potential separation anxiety. Electronic devices such as iPads are also permissible.  

NOTE: Please label as many of your child’s belongs as possible, especially back packs, mittens, sunglasses, goggles, hats and boots. Pre-labeling your child’s belongings will expedite the check-in process and get you on the slopes quicker.

Indoors Activities

Children will participate in singing and stories, arts and crafts, dress-up play, video and computer games, fun with blocks, gross motor activities,  games, puzzles, toys and much more.

Outdoor Activities

Scheduled in the morning typically between 10:30AM–11:45AM (weather permitting). We recommend that sunscreen is applied to your child before arriving to Mammoth Child Care. Children will be able to play in the snow, go sledding, or ride the gondola. Please check-in by 10AM to ensure your child(ren) can participation in outside play or ride the gondola.

Lunch

Scheduled daily at approximately 12:15PM. (Lunch is not included for morning half-day kids). Our lunch menu is as follows:

• Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays: Chicken nuggets, French fries, vegetables, fresh fruit and milk

• Tuesdays & Fridays: Cheese pizza, vegetables, fresh fruit and milk

• Wednesdays & Sundays: Macaroni and cheese, vegetables, fresh fruit and milk

NOTE: Please pack a lunch for your child if they have dietary restrictions that will not allow them to be served what is listed above.

Rest Time

Scheduled every day after lunch, typically 1–3PM on mats with clean linens. Children may bring their own comfort item from home for nap time.

Availability

Call ahead to confirm availability.

 Pricing

Prices are date dependent (early/late season, holiday, midweek) and subject to change.

Program Details

The 2 main benefits to the Lesson + Childcare Package over the regular Pioneer lesson are:

1. The Child Care + Lesson package is a full-day program (9:15AM–4PM), where the Pioneer lesson is only a half-day (9:15AM–12PM).

2. If your child struggles on the hill or no longer wants to participate in the program, they will simply be escorted back to Mammoth Child Care facility for play until pickup at 4PM, allowing parents to continue skiing/riding.

What to Pack

Weatherproof outerwear including warm jacket and snow pants, mittens or gloves, goggles, neck gator, helmet and ski/snowboard equipment. Sunscreen must be applied before arriving to the lesson. Equipment and helmet are available for rent inside the Mammoth Kids facility at Main and Canyon Lodges. Please bring a backpack with a change of clothes for after the lesson as well as any napping necessities for your child.

Please label as many of your child’s belongs as possible, especially backpacks, mittens, sunglasses, goggles, hats and boots, as this will expedite the check-in process.

Morning Drop Off is at Mammoth Kids Ski School

All Children registered for the Lesson/Childcare Package must be dropped off directly at the Mammoth Kids facility at Canyon Lodge or Mammoth Kids facility at Main Lodge (not Mammoth Child Care facility). If your child needs rental equipment, please arrive at 8AM as the process for proper fitting can take 30–45 minutes. Rentals are available for fitting beginning at 8AM inside Mammoth Kids.

Afternoon Pick Up is at Mammoth Child Care Facility

Lesson/Childcare Package students (along with their belongings) are transported by staff to Mammoth Child Care as soon as they are finished with the lesson at 12PM.

• Children at Canyon Lodge are transported via The Village Gondola to Mammoth Child Care in The Village.

• Children at Main Lodge are escorted to Mammoth Child Care located inside The Mammoth Mountain Inn.

• Unless special arrangements are made with our staff, please plan to pick up your child at the appropriate Mammoth Child Care facility.   

• Check-In/Equipment Fitting: 8–9:15AM

• Lesson Time: 9:30AM–12PM

• Return to Mammoth Child Care Facility: 12–4PM (lunch at child care facility along with rest time)

Pricing 

Location

100 Canyon Blvd, Suite 233
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
760-934-0632

State-Licensed Facility #263808720, 263808765

*Hours based on staff availability.