Snowboarding

Snowboarding

From beginners to advanced, including freestyle!

Hop on board for an unforgettable winter.

Evolve Snow Camps offer snowboard lessons, camps and coaching programs at Mount St, Louis  Moonstone in Southern Ontario.

Camp is offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout 8-weeks during winter and includes lift tickets, and transportation from central locations in the GTA.

  • Prices starting at $1495+tax
  • Bus and Drop off Camps available
  • Includes full day lessons from 9:30-3:00pm including lift tickets
  • Saturdays and Sundays in January, February, and March

Snowboard lessons provide children an outlet to express their creativity, stay active, and learn how to enjoy the outdoors while embracing the Canadian winter!

Snowboard lessons are offered for campers ages 6-15. Campers primarily remain with the same coach for the duration of the season, however on occasion campers move to different groups as their skill level evolves. 

We offer traditional downhill snowboard lessons, and our Evolve Freestyle program — which focuses on skill development in the terrain park. Both programs have beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Learn About Our Snowboarding Programs

Evolve Snowboard Lessons

Evolve Snowboard Lessons

Evolve Snowboard Lessons

Grow and have fun in the snow. Evolve Snow Camps offers all day beginner, intermediate and advanced snowboardi lessons for campers ages 6-15. 

 

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  • Downhill Snowboard Lessons
    Downhill Snowboard Lessons

    Beginner riders are guided through a day on the slopes, from putting on their gear, riding the chairlift, learning basic techniques, and working their way up to green runs.

    Intermediate level snowboarders learn how to control speed, turn, as well as basic free riding techniques on more challenging blue runs.

    Advanced snowboard lessons are for campers that are comfortable on any type of terrain. Instructors will focus on stronger skill development like carving, free-riding and small natural jumps.

  • Lessons Include
    Lessons Include
    • 5.5 hours of instruction and supervision. 
    • 1:8 staff-to-student ratio.
    • Transportation to the mountain from various pick up spots. See our Pickup Locations.
    • Games, fun contests, and memories to last a lifetime.
    • Equipment and Lunch is NOT INCLUDED!

Let’s Hit The Slopes!

Evolve Snow Camps is the best way to spend winter. Our Programs fill up fast, so enroll today!

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Freestyle Snowboarding Lessons

Freestyle Snowboarding Lessons

The Evolve Snow Camps Freestyle Snowboard  program is for snowboarders who want to progress in free-riding, park, pipe, and other freestyle snowboarding skills. Each camper is grouped according to individual skill levels.

Campers signing up for Beginner Park and Freestyle programs must already have a strong foundation in snowboarding.

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  • Lessons Include
    Lessons Include
    • High performance freestyle coaching
    • 5.5 hours of instruction and supervision.
    • 1:8 staff-to-student ratio.
    • Transportation to the mountain from various pick up spots. See our Pickup Locations.
    • *Equipment and Lunch is NOT INCLUDED!
  • Mount St Louis Moonstone Terrain Parks
    Mount St Louis Moonstone Terrain Parks

    Mount St Louis Moonstone offers three great terrain parks perfect for developing freestyle fundamentals.

    The Skool Yard is perfect for newcomers to the park, with ride-on boxes and mellow jump lines in a forgiving layout. The Junkyard is the next level park which offers a wide variety of jumps, boxes, rails, and a half pipe.

    The Outback is suitable for our advanced freestyle snowboarders with big jumps and long rails and boxes.

The most fun and exciting way to spend winter in Canada!

Freestyle snowboarding is a thrilling and rewarding experience, and Evolve Snow Camps is the best place to progress, and have fun with friends.

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Skill Levels

At Evolve Camps, our well developed snowboard lesson plans ensure that campers of all skill levels are making the most out of their time at our winter camp. Evolve’s highly structured format allows campers to advance through the different snowboard levels as their skill level improves – this could be over the course of the week, the winter or several winters at Evolve Camps.

Beginner
Evolve’s beginner snowboard lessons will teach campers basic techniques like turning in both directions on MSLM’s beginner hills. Campers will learn how to control their boards on flat areas, until they are ready to progress onto the green runs at MSLM. There are so many great green runs for our campers to practice on that they will never run out of chances to improve. We also introduce them to the wonderful invention known as a chairlift!
Intermediate
Evolve’s intermediate snowboard lessons have the campers take skills that they learned in our beginner lessons, and start applying them to more challenging terrain on the blue runs. At this level, campers will learn to turn comfortably on bigger hills, to snowboard at higher speeds with more control, and they will learn very basic freeriding techniques.
Advanced
Evolve’s advanced snowboard lessons are for campers that have a strong skill foundation in snowboarding. They are comfortable on any type of terrain at Mount St. Louis-Moonstone. These snowboarders are looking to further their progression. Campers progress through the introduction of basic freeriding and freestyle instruction on natural features throughout the different hills at MSLM. By the time campers are in the advanced group, they are ready to focus on stronger skill development like carving, freeriding and small natural jumps on the hill.

Equipment

Campers must have their own snowboarding equipment to be safe and successful – it’s much easier to learn how to snowboard when you’re comfortable using your own gear: this is important for all skill levels, beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Here is a list of equipment you will need for your child to attend our programs:

Snowboards
Check out our equipment guide for help selecting the perfect snowboard!
Helmets
Skiing/Snowboarding-specific. *Bicycle, Hockey, and Climbing helmets are not designed for the same protection, and are not allowed
Boots
For your feet. You might need different boots depending on the type of bindings on your snowboard. Check out our equipment guide for help!
Clothing & Accessories
It's important to dress for the weather - this IS Canada after all.

Need Equipment?

We can help with that - check out our Equipment Guide or visit our Store!

  • Safety First
    Safety First

    We adhere to strict safety protocol and industry standards to maintain a safe and fun learning environment. Campers are supervised from arrival to departure, and our staff undergo a rigorous training program. It is mandatory for all campers to wear safety equipment regardless of age or skill level.

  • On and Off-Hill Supervision
    On and Off-Hill Supervision

    Our campers are supervised by their instructors during the whole day. At no time are they allowed to ski or snowboard without the group. Meeting spots are set as campers go down the slopes and areas for lost kids are set by camp supervisors who are available throughout the whole day. Our ski and snowboard coaches are all certified under the Canadian Ski Instructors alliance and the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. They are properly trained in ski and snowboard instruction, as well as how to work with children of all ages. The Canadian Ski Patrol also supervise and monitor the terrain at Mount St.Louis Moonstone are called to the scene in case of an emergency, to help bring campers down the hill to the first aid station. Please note that all Evolve staff have also had police background checks.

  • Challenge By Choice
    Challenge By Choice

    The Evolve Camps’ philosophy of ‘challenge by choice’ allows for campers to progress at their own pace. Our coaches  encourage campers to set goals and challenge themselves, without pushing campers past the threshold of their skill level and comfort zone, ensuring a safe and fun experience.

Find a Snowboarding Program Near You

Upcoming Sessions

Evolve Snow Camps - Lesson Program 2024 Saturdays - BUS CAMP(Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
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Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
King Rd Carpool Lot
Essa Rd Carpool Lot
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Markham Centennial Community Center - 8600 McCowan Rd, Unionville, ON L3P 3M2
$1495
Evolve Snow Camps - Freestyle Program 2024 Saturdays - BUS CAMP(Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
King Rd Carpool Lot
Essa Rd Carpool Lot
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Markham Centennial Community Center - 8600 McCowan Rd, Unionville, ON L3P 3M2
$1545
Evolve Snow Camps - Lesson Program 2024 Saturdays - DROP-OFF(Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
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Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024
Time : 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Drop off Location:
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mount Saint Louis Road West, Coldwater, ON, Canada
$1345
Evolve Snow Camps - Freestyle Program 2024 Saturdays - DROP-OFF(Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Drop off Location:
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mount Saint Louis Road West, Coldwater, ON, Canada
$1395
Evolve Snow Camps Volunteer Program - 2024 Saturdays(Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 13 2024 to March 02 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Intermediate
Ages: 14-18
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
King Rd Carpool Lot
Essa Rd Carpool Lot
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Markham Centennial Community Center - 8600 McCowan Rd, Unionville, ON L3P 3M2
$599
Evolve Snow Camps - Lesson Program 2024 Sundays - BUS CAMP(Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Unionville Highschool - Markham Theatre, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5
$1495
Evolve Snow Camps - Freestyle Program 2024 Sundays - BUS CAMP(Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Unionville Highschool - Markham Theatre, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5
$1545
Evolve Snow Camps - Lesson Program 2024 Sundays - DROP-OFF(Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Drop off Location:
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mount Saint Louis Road West, Coldwater, ON, Canada
$1345
Evolve Snow Camps - Freestyle Program 2024 Sundays - DROP-OFF(Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Beginner,Firsttimer,Intermediate
Ages: 6-15
Drop off Location:
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mount Saint Louis Road West, Coldwater, ON, Canada
$1395
Evolve Snow Camps Volunteer Program - 2024 Sundays(Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024)
Details
Location
Price (+ Tax)
Register
Date :January 14 2024 to March 03 2024
Time : 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sports:Ski,Snowboard
Level : Advanced,Intermediate
Ages: 14-18
Pickup Locations:
Bessborough Drive E&MS - Leaside
Riverdale CI - Leslieville
King Rd Carpool Lot
Essa Rd Carpool Lot
Etobicoke SOTA - Etobicoke
Armour Heights CC - Nortown
Frankel-Lambert Park
Annette St PS - The Junction
Thornhill Woods PS
Vaughan Road Academy - Cedarvale
Cornell Community Center - 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 0T2
Markham Centennial Community Center - 8600 McCowan Rd, Unionville, ON L3P 3M2
Unionville Highschool - Markham Theatre, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5
$599

Snowboarding FAQ

01. My child is in the freestyle program, do they need to wear a mouth guard?

Mouth guards, like the ones you wear for hockey are a great way to protect your child’s teeth. They also help protect campers from biting into their lips.

02. Can my child practice their tricks on the Mount St. Louis Moonstone Air Bag?

Individuals or groups that want to participate in the airbag program must pay for the season’s pass. Air Bag costs are not included in the cost of camp.

03. My child is 6 and is in the youngest group you have. Do instructors bring them in frequently for bathroom breaks, snacks or even warming up?

With our youngest campers in the 6-8 age range, instructors tend to come inside a little more often for snacks and warming up.

04. My child has no clue and is way too young to put on his own equipment. Do your coaches assist younger kids?

Our coaches help any child, especially the youngest ones with all their equipment needs. They assure boots are on tight, helmets are on properly and all outerwear is properly covering their skin.

05. What kind of movies do the kids watch on the bus?

We generally like to bring ski and snowboard movies. Campers are allowed to bring videos which are rated Family or PG.

07. Are there any breaks in the afternoon?

Groups take breaks as needed. With younger kids there are mandatory rest breaks.

08. Should my child bring snacks for the ride home?

It is recommended kids bring enough food for lunch and snacks for the way home. This will ensure that if there is a delay on the highway due to weather, they have food to eat.

09. What should my child pack for the day?

All campers should pack their ski or snowboard equipment, which will be loaded on the bottom of the bus. On the bus they should pack a bag (small duffle or backpack) with gloves, helmet, goggles, food, snacks, extra socks in case, hand warmers incase, ski and snowboard boots should also be on the bus.

10. What happens on extreme cold days?

In the history of Evolve Snow Camps, we have not cancelled any program due to extreme cold weather. The only way we will cancel a day is if the mountain closes.

11. What happens on a day where it rains?

Our program continues even if it’s raining. If Mount St. Louis Moonstone closes for the day then we will close. If the resort is not closed it’s a good idea to send your child up with extra change of clothes, poncho or large garbage bags works. Extra gloves are a good idea! The likelihood of rain at Mt Norquay in the winter is less likely.

13. When is my child ready for the freestyle program?

Your child’s instructor will notify them and the snow school director that the move is needed or recommended

14. What is your freestyle program all about?

Our freestyle ski and snowboard program offers terrain park instruction. Our terrain park program also caters to beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.

15. What if my child gets injured or sick and can't start or continue the program?

We offer medical/emergency insurance, which is available for purchase at the time of enrolment. We highly recommend it.

General FAQ

02. How do you teach someone an action sport?

On the first day of camp we assess a camper’s skills. After we break into groups we run through a series of fundamental skills to make sure everyone in the group is on the same page. Then, we hone in on skills through demonstration by staff and repetition by our campers. We have found this to be a useful teaching method for skateboarding, biking, snowboarding and many other action sports. Many people have learned on their own after years of practice and hard falls: at Evolve, we’re confident we can accelerate the process through our methods of teaching – sometimes with a healthy number of falls!

03. What is the staff to camper ratio?

Evolve Camps for all sports have a 1:6 or 1:8 staff to camper ratio, ensuring that all campers are receiving sufficient attention and supervision.

04. Do campers have to participate in lessons?

Campers are not forced into camp lessons, but they are asked to participate. If the lesson is covering skills that the camper has already mastered they will be able to free ride. They will then receive a one on one lesson in the afternoon where they can work on a new skill.

05. How do you ensure safety at camp?

Extreme sports have their inherent risks – it’s hard to progress in these sports without taking on new challenges and exposing ourselves to greater risk. At Evolve, we try to limit exposure to injury by ensuring campers wear helmets and enough functional padding. Safety is also an integral part of the training and camp environment of Evolve. Our staff teach extreme sports within specific limits in a step by step method. We employ a “challenge by choice” philosophy, which means we never force anyone to do something they’re not comfortable doing. Instead we offer the challenge, its there for the taking.

06. Do campers need lunch?

Yes all campers need to bring a lunch. For some programs we offer hot lunch programs.

07. Your videos and pictures look cool, but everyone looks so professional. Will my child be doing all those crazy tricks?

We obviously try and showcase our best “talent” in these videos. If they are beginners, your child probably isn’t at the level of some of the shots in our video/photos. Maybe some day, but for now they are more at a developmental level. They will still be in Camp videos and/or Photographs taken at camp.

08. My child doesn’t know anybody at the camp. Will they make new friends?

Many campers come to camp not knowing anybody. On the first day of camp our staff ensure that all campers get to know each other. The best part about the program is that they are with the same “cabin” for the entire season, so close bonds are formed quickly.

09. My child has never participated in an action sport before, should they attend camp?

Yes! Whether they’re a learned snowboarder transitioning to skateboarding, or new to action sports in general, we have a wide range of skills levels at all of our camps. We pride ourselves on taking beginner campers and teaching them the skills they need to love their sport of choice. Nothing is more exciting than having a beginner camper show up on a Monday as a complete rookie and leave on a Friday like a veteran.

10. Are Evolve Camps affordable?

We have priced Evolve Camps as an affordable day camp program. You will find that the price of our camps are about the average price of quality day camps and programs.

11. Do I get a discount if I have another sibling/child enrolled in the camp?

Families with multiple campers (who are siblings with the same parents and residence) will receive the following discounts: $25 off the 2nd registration (does not apply for March break), $25 off the 3rd registration.

12. What if I miss the bus during one of the pick up times?

Our buses need to be on time in order to maximize our time at camp. That being said, our buses leave at the exact time that is on the schedule. If you miss the bus, it is your responsibility to drive your child up to camp or to the next stop nearest to you.

13. Can my child stay behind at the end of the day and catch a ride home with me?

Yes, All you need to do is notify our office that your child will not be coming home on the bus. We will provide instructions on how to do this.

Still Have Questions?

If you have more questions, you can visit our frequently asked questions page.

Evolve Camps - Camp Planning Guide

Action Sport Camp Planning Guide

This guide will give you everything you need to know before attending one of our camps.

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Evolve Camps - Camp Planning Guide

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