The  Pembina Nordic Ski Club offers learn to ski programs for children age 5 and up based on the programs developed and supported by Cross Country Canada.

The Bunnies Program is the first level of the Active Start stage of development (children 5 years of age and younger). Program materials include an enrolment kit, a kid-friendly, age-appropriate booklet and skill award stickers. The objective of the  program is to introduce cross-country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and active play.

Goals of the Bunnies Program:

• Help children develop a positive self-image.
• Be fun.
• Provide children with the opportunity to make ski-friends.
• Develop fundamental movement skills.
• Help children develop an awareness and appreciation of our natural environment

The Jackrabbit Program is designed for the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children 6 and up) This is the second level of the skill development program. 

Program materials include an enrolment kit (a toque made by Sauce), a booklet which provides a comprehensive record of the young skier’s ski career, and program award stickers to chart the different levels of achievement. The objective is for children to learn basic cross-country ski`skills (both classic and skating) and to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health.

Goals of the Jackrabbit Program:

• Encourage FUN and participation,
• Develop Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed.  
• Frequent cross-country skiing during the season. 

• Good technique habits developed through repeated practice using the Jackrabbit program awards 
• Utilize games and ski playgrounds to develop technique, speed skills and fitness.
• Well structured programs.
• Develop linear, lateral and multi directional speed. 
• Develop a team/social atmosphere.
• Introduce competition in a team environment.
• Encourage inter-club social, skill and fitness orientated ski activities e.g. camps.