Child care: Sun Valley's Playschool in the Sun Valley Village offers care for kids 3 months to 6 years, but the upper age limit is not strictly enforced, should you have a 7-year-old who doesn't ski or ride. Ages 3 months–2 years, cost is $95 full day, $75 for a half day. Toilet-trained and older, $85 full day, $67 half day.

Reservations required, and priority is given to guests in Sun Valley resort hotels and condos. Call (208) 622-2288.

Other options: Super Sitters (788-5080) has screened sitters trained in CPR and first aid who do in-room babysitting. Baby’s Away (800-327-9030; 788-7582) rents and will deliver baby needs to your lodge, such as cribs, strollers, car seats and toys.

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Children’s lessons: An all-day program, including lunch, is $135 for kids 4–12 years old; snowboard lessons are for kids 7–12. Beginners ages 4–5 take the all-day Beginner Camp for $160 (reservations required during holidays). Tiny Tracks is a ski lesson from noon to 1 p.m. for kids 3–4 years old; cost is $80. Discounts are available for multiple days in all children's programs. Lift tickets are extra.

Intermediate to expert skiers and riders can join the All Mountain Team, which introduces kids to mountain safety, backcountry excursions and freeriding.

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Special activities: Boulder Mountain Clayworks (726-4484) runs children's classes for throwing clay and painting pottery. A popular free activity is sledding down Penny Hill, across from the Sun Valley Barn.