Kid-O-Rama!

Squaw Hosts Week-Long Kids Extravaganza February 18-26

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] February 16, 2012 – Squaw Valley comes alive this February with a week-long kids extravaganza. Big trucks, street parties, balloon animals, skating parties and kids’ concerts are just a few of the festivities for kids and families taking place during Squaw Valley’s Kid-O-Rama. From activities sure to entertain Squaw Valley’s littlest visitors to action-packed teen snowsports lessons, Kid-O-Rama offers non-stop fun for kids of all ages. Be sure to check out Big Truck Night in the Village featuring fire trucks, snowplows and grooming machines, as well as an outdoor kids’ concert and Dance Party on Ice at High Camp. Kid-O-Rama runs from February 18 through February 26, 2012.

Saturday, Feb. 18 – Saturday, Feb. 25: Family Movie Night
Free family movies shown every night of Kid-O-Rama in Plaza Bar in Olympic House. Movies are free and the Rock Bar area of the bar will be open for parents. Movies include (in order of appearance): Rango, Cars, Ice Age, Lion King, Ratatouille, Finding Nemo, Happy Feet and The Incredibles.

Saturday, Feb. 18: Kid-O-Rama Street Party
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Take to the streets for the Kid-O-Rama Street Party featuring a DJ with records that kids can spin themselves, face painting and glow sticks galore.

Saturday, Feb. 18 & Sunday, Feb. 19: S'mores and Tubing
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Head over to SnoVentures to experience Squaw's new tubing hill and treat yourself to some delicious make-your-own s'mores.

Saturday, Feb. 18 - Saturday, Feb. 25: Teen Group Lessons
Teens can explore Squaw’s amazing terrain with skiers and riders their own age and of similar ability levels. Price: $139. Ages 13-17. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Save $10 by booking 3 days in advance. Call 1-800-403-0206 to book. Click for more details.

Sunday, Feb. 19 : Family Ski Racing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mom or Dad, brother or sister can go head to head on the Ford NASTAR Raceway, located skiers right from the top of the Gold Coast Express. Races cost $5 for two runs, or $10 for the full day.

Tuesday, Feb. 21: Kids' Night at Rocker@Squaw
Kids eat free with their parent's purchase of dinner. Free face painting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22: Kid-O-Rama Dance Party on Ice

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Squaw is bringing back a host of roller rink favorites including the hokey pokey and freeze dancing for the Dance Party on Ice! At the Olympic Ice Pavilion.

Thursday, Feb. 23: Kid-O-Rama Big Truck Night
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For everyone who has ever thought trucks are cool, Big Truck Night is here. Kids and families can check out the massive machinery that makes the mountain tick and meet the drivers behind the scenes. In the Tram Promenade.

Friday, Feb. 24 & Saturday, Feb. 25: Kid-O-Rama S'mores and Tubing
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Head over to SnoVentures to experience Squaw's new tubing hill and treat yourself to some delicious make-your-own s'mores.

Saturday, Feb. 25: Kid-O-Rama Kids’ Concert with Todd Wees
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Squaw Valley will have extraordinary kids’ musician Todd Wees putting on a concert for families and kids of all ages in the Village Events Plaza.

Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 : Family Ski Racing
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mom or Dad, brother or sister can go head to head on the NASTAR Raceway, located skiers right from the top of the Gold Coast Express. Races cost $5 for two runs, or $10 for the full day.

All Week: Kids Crafts and Game Room in The Village
The Kids Crafts and Game Room will also be open all week in the Palisades Room in The Village at Squaw Valley. Kids can play ping pong, air hockey, foosball, and corn hole – along with a wide array of arts and crafts. Game room is $10 per child, complimentary to Village guests.


Last 2 Days to Buy the Tahoe Super 2 and Ski/Ride for $49/day!
In honor of great conditions and more snow on the way, Squaw Valley is offering two completely unrestricted days of skiing and riding for just $49 per day. The Tahoe Super 2 is valid for any two days in the 2011-12 winter season, and includes 2 addition Friday afternoons for free! The only catch? Even though the Tahoe Super 2 is valid for the rest of the season – the pass must be purchased by this Friday, February 17. Click here for more information or to buy now.

About Squaw Valley

Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is internationally renowned for legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts, and ranges from an expansive mountaintop beginner area to unrivaled expert steeps, trees and bowls. Off the mountain, families relax in The Village at Squaw Valley around the cozy fire pits or enjoy a host of restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries. Guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony, for the ultimate slopeside lodging experience.

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows recently joined forces, bringing the two ski resorts under common ownership. Skiers and riders can now access 6,000 skiable acres, 43 lifts and 270+ trails at Squaw and Alpine Meadows on the Tahoe Super Pass or any lift ticket.