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2025 Program Information

This winter ski season will mark the 13th annual Ski for the Health of It program. Anthony Lakes is excited to again welcome Baker area students to the program.

The Ski for the Health of It program offers affordable skiing and snowboarding to Baker County Youth thanks to the generosity of the Leo Adler Foundation and Community Bank.

The program includes eight Fridays of lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and transportation for just $80. Ski for the Health of It was created to provide affordable skiing to Baker County youth, offering priority to students who have never skied or snowboarded and/or have never participated in the program.

Below is preliminary information regarding the 2024 program. Please know that some program details, including the registration process, have changed from previous years. Please read below to find out how and when to register your student(s).

ELIGIBILITY:

Ski for the Health of It is open to all Baker County youth, 4th to 12th grade
- Includes all Baker 5J, Harvest Christian, and homeschool students in Baker County
Regular Program is limited to 150 students (4th through 12th grade)
Ride Only Program is limited to 50 students (9th through 12th grade). Requirements for Ride Only: 1) In 9th-12th grade 2) AND completed 2 successful years of SFTHOI 3) AND have their own gear.
Priority for Regular Program is given to students who have never skied or snowboarded

2025 REGISTRATION INFORMATION & DATES:

All pre-registration, registration, payment, and program information will be online only through the Baker 5J school district via the Parent Square platform and social media (Baker FridayPlus and Baker School District)

November 1: Pre-registration (online) will open to students
November 10: Pre-registration (online) closes
November 12: Students will be notified of program selection and emailed registration forms
December 5: Helmet order deadline – firm
December 16: All registration forms and payment must be received

MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETINGS:

Each registered student and a parent or guardian MUST attend the meeting below in order to participate in the program.

December 5 @ 5:45 PM (location TBA)
December 6 @ 7:00 AM (location TBA)

2025 SKI FOR THE HEALTH OF IT REGULAR PROGRAM INFO:

Eight weeks of skiing/riding, includes lift tickets, rentals, and lessons
Open to students 4th thru 12th grades
Program begins on Friday, January 10, 2025 and ends on Friday, February 28, 2025
Buses meet at The Sports Complex (North of High School) in Baker at 7:45am, for an 8am (sharp) departure.
Buses leave the mountain at 3pm, returning to The Sports Complex around 4pm.
No make-up days or lessons for illness, inclement weather, lift holds, other sports, etc.
Cancellation or withdrawal from the program is allowed without penalty until December 15th only.
ATTENDANCE: 100% attendance is encouraged. Please understand that if your child is registered, but not attending the program, they are taking a spot from someone who is eager to participate 100%.

2025 SKI FOR THE HEALTH OF IT RIDE ONLY PROGRAM INFO:

Eight weeks of skiing/riding, includes lift tickets and a bus ride. ALL students must ride the bus to the mountain.
Open to students 9th thru 12th grades who have completed 2 successful years of SFTHOI AND who have their own gear
Program begins on Friday, January 1o, 2025 and ends on Friday, February, 2025
Buses meet at The Sports Complex (North of High School) in Baker at 7:45am, for an 8am (sharp) departure.
Buses leave the mountain at 3pm, returning to The Sports Complex around 4pm.
No make-up days or lessons for illness, inclement weather, lift holds, other sports, etc.
Cancellation or withdrawal from the program is allowed without penalty until December 15th only.
ATTENDANCE: 100% attendance is encouraged. Please understand that if your child is registered, but not attending the program, they are taking a spot from someone who is eager to participate 100%.

The Ski for the Health of It program is made possible through the generosity of the Leo Adler Foundation, Community Bank, and the countless parent and staff volunteers. Anthony Lakes and the Baker 5J school district are looking forward to another great season of skiing and snowboarding with Baker County students.

If you have any immediate questions, please reach out to dylan@anthonylakes.com.

REGISTRATION INFO WILL BE PROVIDED HERE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1st.

Ski For The Health Of It (SFTHOI) Pre-Registration is open for grades 4-12!

Ski For The Health Of It (SFTHOI) Pre-Registration is open today, Friday, November 1, 2024, at 8:00 am and closes Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 11:59 pm!

SFTHOI Pre-Registration link

This form does not guarantee entrance into the program. Families will be notified of acceptance on November 12, and a formal registration form will need to be filled out at that time.

Thanks to the generosity of the Leo Adler Foundation and Community Bank, as well as partnerships with Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort and The Trailhead, Baker School District will be able to coordinate affordable skiing and snowboarding for approximately 200 students in grades 4-12 this winter. Scholarships are also available to students through the George Roach Scholarship Program.

Transportation, lessons, equipment rentals, lift tickets, and trail passes are included for 8 Fridays that start on January 10th, with preference given to students who are new to skiing or snowboarding.

George Roach Scholarship Application

The George Roach Scholarship Application is available to students who cannot afford the program fee, due to financial hardship or other extenuating circumstances.