Generations of families have learned to ski at Waterville Valley, a big but manageable mountain tucked into a pocket of the southern White Mountains. The appeal for kids goes beyond the more than 250 acres of skiing. It’s in the layout, with a family-friendly alpine village easily accessible to the lifts, and a full 60 percent of the mountain consisting of intermediate trails, so skiers of all abilities will find plenty of terrain to cruise. For kids ages 3 to 12, the resort’s Kid Kamp program offers lessons in a separate terrain park, with special pins to provide incentive for different levels and new Burton mini-snowboards to get kids starting at age 4 ready for the half-pipe. Discounts on lessons are offered on Sunday throughout the season. Kids too young for the slopes enjoy a full-service daycare located on the ground floor of the base lodge.

Find additional information on Waterville Valley Ski Area, such as onsite restaurants and the nearest hotels, check out our our New Hampshire Family Ski Vacations article.