Snowboarding
The Learn to Shred program is our longest running and most in demand program since starting in 2007.
Apply now for the 2026 Learn to Shred program. Deadline for applications is December 1st, 2025.
Who it’s for
Learn to Shred is designed for youth ages 12-18 who are beginner snowboarders. For snowboarders who have previously completed our Learn to Shred program or are at an intermediate level, we have the Shred More program.
What to expect
The Learn to Shred program teaches youth with no previous experience how to snowboard and provides them with all of the necessary equipment, instruction, and transportation to do so! Our volunteer mentors will be there to connect and provide positive role modelling and confidence building during sessions.
Getting there
In an effort to make the sport more accessible, Elevation Outdoors provides transportation from 3 common meeting points in Kelowna and West Kelowna to make it easier for participants to join us at Big White.
Groups & Dates
Learn to Shred is split into three groups based on age and experience. The first is for youth with no prior snowboarding experience as we will be starting at the utmost beginner level. The last two groups will have half of the participants at the beginner level and the other half in our Intermediate Shred More program.
Beginner Only – Group 1
Ages: 12 – 14
Dates: Every Thursday and Sunday from January 8 – 29, 2026, with an orientation on Tues, January 6th.
Times: Approx 8am-6pm on Sundays and 2pm-8:30pm on weekdays (including driving time to and from Big White to pick-up locations).
*Youth will need to get out of school early on weekdays.
Beginner + Intermediate – Group 1
Ages: 12 – 14
Dates: Every Tuesday and Sunday from January 27 to February 22, 2026 (excluding holiday Sun, Feb 15), with an orientation on Tues, Jan 20th.
Times: Approx 8am-6pm on Sundays and 2pm-8:30 pm on weekdays (including driving time to and from Big White to pick-up locations).
*Youth will need to get out of school early on weekdays.
Beginner + Intermediate – Group 2
Ages: 15 – 18
Dates: Every Thursday and Sunday from February 19 to March 15, 2026 (excluding Sun, Feb 22), with an orientation on Thurs, Feb 12th.
Times: Approx 8am-6pm on Sundays and 2pm-8:30pm on weekdays (including driving time to and from Big White to pick-up locations).
*Youth will need to get out of school early on weekdays.
Cost
Spots are available on scholarship for youth that meet our eligibility criteria. Scholarships cover 100% of the costs to participate. Partial funding may be available for families that do not meet scholarship criteria but still face financial barriers
Limited paid spots are available, at a cost of $750 per spot.
Already completed Learn to Shred?
Amazing! Come back for our Shred More program – you can apply using the same application!
Apply to Register
To register for the Learn to Shred program please download the registration package below or follow the Apply Now link to register online.
Contact: info@elevationoutdoors.ca for questions or more info!
Presenting Sponsor
We are currently looking for a presenting sponsor to help us make this program possible. If you or your company would like to support this program please contact our Executive Director at mike@elevationoutdoors.ca.
Scholarship Seat Sponsors
Thank you to these great organizations for their support in helping us break down barriers to participation.
Product Sponsors
A big THANK YOU to the following Organization Sponsors who contribute in a wide array of manners to help us have the impact we do in our community.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce au gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise de l’initiative Le sport communautaire pour tous. Éliminer les obstacles et augmenter les taux de participation au sport chez les populations sous-représentées sont en tête des priorités du gouvernement du Canada.
Pour plus d’informations sur nos programmes en français, envoie un courriel à programs@elevationoutdoors.ca