NORDIC ROCKS

Nordic Rocks is the largest outreach program of CCSC, with more than 750 kids participating in 2022. It is funded exclusively through foundation and donor support and offers FREE cross country ski instruction to 3rd - 5th graders in our 5-county region.

The Instructors + Equipment

Coaches work with individual 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms and offer four, 1-hour lessons right on the school playground. The gear? Special Nordic Rocks skis that strap right onto their snow boots. They’re shorter than traditional Nordic skis, which makes it easier for young kids to navigate and learn.

The Curriculum

Based on an international award-winning curriculum created by our program founder, Beth Major, the kids go from learning how to get up after falling all the way to running on skis and ultimately conquering the trails at Crystal Mountain.

Attending Crystal Mountain!

Fourth and 5th grade classes attend 2-4 lessons during the school day at Crystal Mountain. They use real equipment and gain skills - not only in Nordic skiing but also in leadership, confidence and mindset. Kids who want to continue to participate in Nordic programs can join the Nordic Squirrels program in 4th and 5th grades or the middle school ski team starting in 6th grade.