Athletics
NextGen Camps/Programs
JAN TERM
Step into the SMS experience with the NextGen Jan Term—a dynamic bridge program between our Mini Camps and enrolling as an SMS student-athlete. Designed for 6-8th graders, this month-long program runs January 4 to February 5 at Stratton Mountain Resort, offering rigorous academics, world-class training, top coaching, and a taste of life at SMS.
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SMS NextGen Camps - Alpine
The Stratton Mountain School Alpine Program is proud to offer a variety of ski racing camps around the world. The training camps are open to any racer and are scheduled throughout the year.
The SMS NextGen Holiday and Mini-Camps, hosted at Stratton Resort, are 2-3 days in length, whereas the SMS NextGen Thanksgiving Camp at Cooper Mountain, Colorado, and the SMS NextGen Mt Hood Camp at Timberline Lodge, Oregon, are much longer.
These camps provide young racers with extra training to supplement their club offerings and an introduction to the SMS experience.
Contact Jim Sullivan, Director of Admissions for more information on upcoming camps.
The SMS NextGen Holiday and Mini-Camps, hosted at Stratton Resort, are 2-3 days in length, whereas the SMS NextGen Thanksgiving Camp at Cooper Mountain, Colorado, and the SMS NextGen Mt Hood Camp at Timberline Lodge, Oregon, are much longer.
These camps provide young racers with extra training to supplement their club offerings and an introduction to the SMS experience.
Contact Jim Sullivan, Director of Admissions for more information on upcoming camps.
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Alpine 2026 U12 NextGen Team
The SMS NextGen Team is designed to develop strong, well-rounded young alpine ski racers in a structured, supportive, and high-energy environment. The program emphasizes building fundamental technical and tactical skills, athletic habits, and a lifelong passion for ski racing. Athletes are challenged to improve and grow every day while training remains engaging, positive, and fun.Read More -
NextGen Big Snow Alpine Camp - October 2-4, 2026 - SOLD OUT
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VARA ELITEAM Dig Deep Dryland Camp - October 25, 2026
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NextGen Thanksgiving Camp - November 22-28, 2026
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NextGen Holiday Camp - December 21-23, 2026
The Stratton Mountain School NextGen Holiday Camp at Stratton Mountain Resort is the perfect early-season opportunity for young racers to get back in the gates and sharpen their skills ahead of the race season. Athletes will participate in high-quality slalom and giant slalom training led by SMS coaches, with a focus on technical development, tactical awareness, and building confidence in themselves.In addition to on-hill training, the camp includes video analysis, technical discussions, and off-hill activities designed to reinforce learning and accelerate athlete development. Open to U12–U16 racers, this camp has sold out in previous years, so early registration is encouraged to secure a spot.Camp Dates:
December 21–23, 2026Age Class:
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NextGen Mini Camps - Winter 2026-2027
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NextGen Mt Hood Camp - June/July 2027
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SMS NEXTGEN CAMPS - FREESKI
The SMS Freeski Program offer a variety of camps throughout the year for aspiring athletes who want to take their skills to the next level. Please contact SMS Freeski Program Director Jesse Mallis for more details.
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NextGen Summer Camp - June 21-28, 2026
The SMS Freeski Mt. Hood experience has become a true rite of passage for developing athletes looking to maintain momentum through the summer. Designed for younger skiers, this camp offers a unique opportunity to build skills, confidence, and familiarity within a high-performance training environment. On-snow training in the FTC and public lanes is among the best available in North America during the summer months, giving athletes consistent, high-quality conditions to progress their park and pipe skills. This is complemented by a proven structure of off-snow training, activities, and meals, creating a seamless and supportive daily experience for both first-time and returning participants. Whether it’s refining fundamentals or taking meaningful steps forward in progression, the SMS Freeski Mt. Hood camp provides an engaging and well-rounded summer training opportunity.Camp is for athletes ages 10-16
*There cannot be any duplicate phone numbers entered in this form*Cancellation Policy:No refunds are available for cancellations submitted less than 30 days prior to departure.
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NextGen Indoor Camp - October 3-4, 2026
SMS Freeski is excited to announce our second annual NextGen preseason camp on October 3rd and 4th. There is great training and rail-riding foundation at the indoor facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Like all NextGen camps, our programming will allow a younger group of aspiring riders to see SMS athletes in action while being coached by our world-class veteran staff. The entire facility is booked for a private session for two hours both mornings followed by skiing into the afternoon. Lodging and transportation will be provided by NextGen athletes and their respective families. We can't wait to see you in October!
Registration will be available soon.
SMS NEXTGEN CAMPS - SNOWBOARD
The SMS Snowboard Program offer a variety of camps throughout the year for aspiring athletes who want to take their skills to the next level. Please contact SMS Snowboard Program Director Ross Powers for more details.
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NextGen Summer Camp - June 21-27, 2026
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NextGen Indoor Camp - October 3-4, 2026
SMS Snowboard is excited to announce our second annual NextGen preseason camp on October 4th and 5th. There is great training and rail-riding foundation at the indoor facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Like all NextGen camps, our programming will allow a younger group of aspiring boarders to see SMS athletes in action while being coached by our world-class veteran staff. The entire facility is booked for a private session for two hours both mornings followed by skiing into the afternoon. Lodging and transportation will be provided by NextGen athletes and their respective families. We can't wait to see you in October!
Registration will be available soon.
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SMS NEXTGEN CAMPS - NORDIC
The SMS Nordic Program hosts two camps at Stratton Mountain School throughout the summer. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for both camps will open in Mid-March. Please contact Nordic Program Director Matt Boobar for additional information.
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Local Summer Training - June 8 - August 21, 2026
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SMS Nordic Winter Race Club
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BKL Summer Camp - August 3-6, 2026
Join us for an SMS Nordic camp this summer!
The 2026 SMS Nordic BKL Camp will be held at the SMS Campus.
The BKL Camp (5th-8th grade, 10-14 yrs)
The SMS Nordic Program has combined sports science, a variety of proven training methods, a culture of athlete-driven excellence, and of course, fun to boast one of the most successful Nordic programs in the world. The program's unprecedented national and international success has produced 16 Olympians in the past seven Winter Olympics. Over 35 SMS Nordic athletes have made the U.S. World Junior Team, and 25 have made the U.S. National Team. Each Summer, SMS Nordic hosts two summer camps for young skiers filled on a first-come, first-served basis
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Junior Summer Camp - August 6-9, 2026
Join us for an SMS Nordic camp this summer!
The 2026 SMS Nordic Junior Camp will be held at the SMS Campus.
The Junior Camp (9th-12th grade, 14-18 yrs)
The SMS Nordic Program has combined sports science, a variety of proven training methods, a culture of athlete-driven excellence, and of course, fun to boast one of the most successful Nordic programs in the world. The program's unprecedented national and international success has produced 16 Olympians in the past seven Winter Olympics. Over 35 SMS Nordic athletes have made the U.S. World Junior Team, and 25 have made the U.S. National Team. Each Summer, SMS Nordic hosts two summer camps for young skiers filled on a first-come, first-served basis
SMS NEXTGEN CAMPS - FREESTYLE
The Stratton Mountain School Freestyle (moguls) Program offers a variety of camps throughout the year for our aspiring mogul skiers who want to take their skills to the next level. Email SMS Freestyle Program Director Jack Simon for more details.
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