KidStuff

Child care: Ages 2 months to 5 years. Cost is $105 a full day (regular season), including lunch. If you make a reservation 24 hours ahead, deduct $10 per day per child.

Breckenridge has two children's centers: the Peak 9 center is in The Village complex, but if you're driving, use the Peak 8 center—it's larger and has more activities. At Peak 8, look for the center above the lift ticket windows; at Peak 9, it's in the lower level facing Maggie Pond.

Reservations required; call (800) 789-7669, Ext. 3258 or 7449, well in advance.

Other options: Another possibility for child care and instruction is Kinderhut (800-541-8779; 970-453-0379), a privately owned children's ski school and licensed day-care center. It accepts children 6 weeks to 6 years. Also see Summit County.

Children's lessons: Lessons are offered at the Peak 8 Kids' Castle and Peak 9 Village Center. Note: It's a short hike from the parking lot to the Kids' Castle, so allow extra time. An all-day program for ages 3–4 (must be toilet-trained) includes morning lessons, afternoon care, lunch and rentals for $119 (regular season). Children 5–13 get a full-day program with lift, lesson and lunch for $130. Multiday discounts are available for all programs; rentals are extra for kids 7 and older. Ages 14 and older take adult lessons.

Breckenridge recommends the use of helmets for all kids taking lessons and parents are required to decline in writing if they so choose; helmet rentals are available. Reservations recommended for all programs, but required for ages 5–6 learning to snowboard; call (888) 576-2754 or reserve online.

Special activities: Kids Night Out is an evening of dinner and fun, while Kids Day Off includes lunch and activities. Call (970) 389-3211 for information and reservations.