academy programs

for children aged 4 to 15 years

Courses packages

Check out the programs available for the 2024 season below. The first ascent of the season is scheduled for the weekend of 13-14 January 2024.

The 4 climbs program is only valid for children aged 4-5 years. The 4 & 6 lesson programs cannot be combined with the optional excursions and must be completed on the day climbs of the season. The cost of the test course is deducted from the corresponding package you choose. The 2nd sibling receives a 10% discount.

You can pick up the equipment at the end of the registration and return it at the end of the ski season. To test and pick up the equipment you must come by our office.

The ascents are made in order of priority in the c.c. 3-5 Pigadia, Seli, Elatochori, Kaimaktsalan, depending on the quality and quantity of snow.

_programs include:

  • safe transport from Thessaloniki to the ski resorts with Explosivo buses
  • lessons from ski instructors with a high technical & pedagogical level
  • groups of five (5) to seven (7) children, lasting 5 hours
  • for 4-5 year olds, groups of three (3) to five (5) children, lasting 4 hours
  • escorting the students from the time of their delivery to the bus until their return
  • card for use of ski lifts or entrance to the baby park
  • set ski (ski boots – skis), if you choose to rent equipment for the season
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_ the programs do not include:

  • the helmet which is a personal item, necessary for personal safety. There are special deals with affiliate stores for discount prices. Especially for children 4-5 years old there is the possibility to receive it together with the rental of the equipment.
  • the school’s optional activities. During the Christmas period and the 3-day holiday of Clean Monday, optional excursions are carried out to ski resorts in Bulgaria (Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo). Also after the middle of February and depending on the conditions, a two-day trip to a ski resort in northern Greece takes place.
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Departure

See the points and departure times of the academy from Thessaloniki. Departure from the ski resort for return is at 15:30.

The academy bus starts from Panorama and makes three stops before departing for the ski resort. If you are not departing from Thessaloniki, you can meet us at the ski resort, stating this during registration.

_I have to wear

  • ski jacket and pants
  • softshell jacket
  • base layer (top and bottom)
  • ski socks

_I have to have with me

  • ski equipment
  • helmet + mask + gloves + full face
  • small backpack with contents: water, tissues, 2nd set of underwear, 2nd pair of ski socks, sunscreen, lip stick

_replenishment of courses

  • depending on the courses’ package, one or two replenishment courses take place (see operating regulations)
  • in cases where there is no timely notification for the cancellation of the course (see operating regulations), there is a charge of €30 to cover organizational expenses
  • n case, under the responsibility of the customer, fewer climbs are made than the selected package, there is no possibility of a refund, since the planning and booking of places is done for the whole winter season

parents / escorts

  • parents / escorts wishing to accompany their children on the bus, we will be happy to have you with us, after first informing us until Thursday before each ascent at +302310488600 & info@explosivo.gr to book a seat on the bus, if there are any available. We note that priority is given to: (a) children (!) and (b) parents of younger children (4-7 years).
  • for the participation of accompanying parents, the transport costs €15 and the equipment rental / purchase of a lift card is done at group prices
  • there is also the possibility of private lessons for parents or participation in adult beginner groups, so they can get to know skiing. In case you are interested, please let us know in a timely manner so that instructors are available.

_payment methods

  • by cash or bank deposit in two installments: 50% upon registration & 50% before the start of the course
  • by credit card (visa / mastercard): up to 6 interest-free installments
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