Comparison of Kids Clubs available at the Top Ski Operators during Half Term

 Mark Warner

 Club Med

 Crystal Holidays

 Thomson Ski

 Neilson

 Esprit Ski

 Powder Bryne

Child Age Groups

Baby Club: 4 -11 months (£285 per infant per week, full day care).

Toddler Club: 1 - 2 years (£285 per child per week, full day care).

Mini Club: 3 - 5 years (£180 per child per week, full day care).

Kidz Club: 6 – 12 years (£150 per child per week, full day care).

Ski School: 4 years upwards.

Baby Club Med: 4 months - 2 years (£250 per child, per week).

Petit Club Med: 2 - 3 years (£240 per child, per week).

Mini Club Med: 4 - 11 (all-inclusive).

Teen Club: 11 - 17 years (all-inclusive).

Pepi Penguin Créche: 6 months - 4 years. (£125 for 6 mornings or afternoons. £269 for 6 full days).

Whizz Kids Club: 4 - 11 years (in Austria from 3 years).  (£115 for 6 mornings or afternoons. £249 for 6 full days).

Pepi Penguin Créche: 6 months - 4 years. (Costs from £125 for 6 mornings or afternoons).

Whizz Kids Club: 4 - 11 years (in Austria from 3 years). (Costs from £115 for 6 mornings or 6 afternoons).

Snowangels Club: 4 - 23 months. (£250 for 6 days a week).

Snowman Club: 2 - 4 years. (£220 for 6 days a week).

Snowbusters Club: 5 - 11 years. (£190 for 6 days a week).

Nursery: 4 - 40 months. (£285 for 6 days a week).

Spritelets: 3 - 4 years. (£199 for 5 half days).

Sprites: 5 - 12 years. (£195 for 5 half days).

Sprites Xtra: 6 - 12 years.  (£265 - £295 for full day, 5 days).

PB crèche: 4 months - 3 years. (£450 for 6 days a week).0

Yeti Primer: 3 - 4 years. (£495 for 6 days a week).

Yeti Club: 4 - 9 years. (£545 for 5 days a week).

Snozone: 10+ (Ski school) (£495 for 5 days a week).

Staff Qualifications

DCE, NNEB, NVQ, equivalent qualification or have at least 2 years relevant childcare experience.

BAFA or an early childhood diploma to work with small children.

NNEB, BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent.

NNEB, BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent.

NNEB, BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent.

DCE, CCE, NNEB, NVQ3 or equivalent.

DCE, CCE, NNEB, NVQ3 or equivalent.

Ratio of Staff to Kids

Baby Club: 1 nanny for 2 babies.

Toddler Club: 1 nanny to every 3 children.

Mini Club: high ratio of nannies to children ensuring plenty of interaction.

Junior Club/Kidz Club: full day supervision from staff.

Baby Club Med: 1 nanny to 4 babies.

Petit Club Med: 1 nanny for every 6 children.

Mini Club: includes supervision.

Teen Club: supervision is divided into two age groups: 11 - 13 years and 14 - 17 years.

Pepi Penguin Créche: 1 nanny to 3 children under 2 years, and 1 nanny per 4 children if all children are aged 2 - 4 years.

Whizz Kids Club: includes supervision.

Minimum ratio of one nanny per three children under 2 years old and one nanny per four children if all children are aged 2 - 4 years.

Snowangels Club: 1 nanny to every 3 children.

Snowman Club: 1 nanny to every 4 children.

Snowbusters Club: 1 or 2 nannies to every 8 children.

Nursery: 1 nanny to every 4 children.

Spritelets: 1 ski instructor to 6 children.

Sprites: 1 ski instructor to 8 children.

PB crèche: 1 nanny to every 3 children.

Yeti Primer: 1 nanny to every 4 children.

Yeti Club/SnoZone: 1 instructor to every 6-8 children.

Baby-sitting Service

Extra babysitting can be arranged in the resort through the Childcare manager. Allow 24hrs notice for this service.

Pyjamas Club: for children 4 months upwards. This runs from 9:00pm – 12:00pm. Only some hotel clubs offer this service.

Private nannies available for kids ages 6 months - 8 years. 1 free nights babysitting from 7:30pm - 10:00pm.

Private nanny can be booked for children aged 6 months - 8 years. 1 free night’s babysitting, from 7:30pm – 10:00pm.

This can vary depending on the hotel and the resort.

This can vary depending on the hotel and the resort.

Babysitting can be arranged in all resorts.

Since babysitting is in high demand it is recommended to give as much notice as possible.

Evening
Childcare

Free evening ‘drop-in’ crèche service from 7:30pm to 11:00pm for ages 4 months - 5 years.

Pyjamas Club: for children 4 months upwards. This runs from 9:00pm – 12:00pm. Only some hotel clubs offer this service.

Snuggle Club: runs six evenings a week. For children aged 6 months - 4 years (on the chef's evening off this will be extended to 10:00pm).

Pyjama Club: runs six evenings a week for children aged 4 - 11 years, (on the chef's evening off this will be extended to 10:00pm).

Snuggle Club: children runs six evenings a week aged 6 months - 4 years from 7:30pm -9:30pm.

Pyjama Club: runs six evenings a week for children aged 4 - 11 years from 7:30pm -9:30pm.

Evening childcare is free when booked with full day childcare in selected hotels.

Snowangels Sleep Club: Takes place two evenings a week from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Costs £20 per evening for the first child and £10 for each subsequent sibling.

Snowman Sleep Club: Takes place two evenings a week from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Costs £20 per evening and £10 for each subsequent sibling.

Snowbusters: Evening Entertainment takes place two evenings a week.

Mini Cocoa Club: 2 - 5 years. 7:30pm – 8:30pm - a quiet hour of pre-bed stories and play (Children must be out of nappies) (Cost for evenings £25).

Cocoa Club: Supervised evening club 7:30pm – 10:00pm for 6 – 12 years - 6 evenings cost £69.

Cocoa Club Plus: 8 -12 years: evening club including après ski activities. 6 evenings cost £69.

Yetis and SnoZone: exciting supervised activities on two nights of the week including ice-skating, bowling, indoor climbing and pizza evenings.

Daytime Activities

Daily indoor and outdoor activities including water sports, land-based activities, arts and crafts.

All groups offer games, sports and creative activities.

Indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, sledging and snow play.

Toys, games, puzzles, books and art/craft materials.
Outdoor snow play and activities (weather and parental consent permitting).

Supervised indoor and outdoor activities such as tobogganing, board games, arts and crafts, group activities, outdoor play and walks, snowman building, decorating and videos.

Activities include ski lessons and other snow activities.

There are supervised indoor and outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, games and skiing for the older children.

Opening Times

Children’s Clubs: 9:00am -5:30pm.

Evening Crèche: 7:30pm - 11:00pm.

Baby Club Med: 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Petit Club Med: 8:30am – 5:00pm and 7:30 – 9:00pm.

Mini Club Med: 8:30am – 9:00pm.

8:30am – 5:00pm, 6 days a week for both clubs.

8:30am - 5:00pm, 6 days a week for both clubs.

All clubs: 9:00am -4:30pm. Half days are an alternative option.

8:30am – 5:00pm, 5 days a week for all clubs.

Crèche and Yeti Primer: 8:30am -4:00pm.

Yetis and SnoZone: 9:00am – 4:00pm, with 1 free day a week to ski with the family.

Meals Available

Supervised lunch and snacks. Early dinner at 7:00pm.

Specially prepared meals for infants and children. There is also a baby restaurant.

2 course hot lunch, snacks and drinks included.

2 course hot lunch, snacks and drinks included.

Children having full day childcare will receive lunch, drinks and snacks. Children having half-day childcare will receive drinks and snacks.

Children’s lunch with staff supervision 12pm - 2pm. 5 lunches cost £69.

Yetis: Supervised lunches and supper. Supper takes place in selected hotels on every night our Yeti Programme is running.
All other Children’s clubs excludes lunch.

Child Health Form

Parents will be given a form at the resort.

A medical certificate that proves the child is healthy and includes vaccination updates is required. Should be issued by a GP prior to departure.

Forms need to be completed once in the resort (not prior to travel).

Parents will be given a form at the resort.

Parents will be given a form at the resort.

Parents will be given a form at the resort.

Parents will be given a form at the resort.

Safety Standard

Parents will be informed of all the health and safety standards at the clubs upon arrival.

Strict safety rules: a contact diary is used to keep parents informed (account of the day, time of child's arrival and departure).

Strict health and safety rules are maintained throughout the clubs.

Parents will be informed of all the health and safety standards at the clubs upon arrival.

Parents have to sign their child in and out of childcare. Strict health and safety rules are maintained throughout the clubs.

Parents have to sign their child in and out of childcare. Strict health and safety rules are maintained throughout the clubs.

Parents will be informed of all the health and safety standards at the clubs upon arrival.

Booking

Childcare and Ski club places should be reserved at the time of booking as there are limited places.

The kids clubs are an optional extra. To be booked and paid for when purchasing a holiday.

Secure a place at the kids club at the time of booking holiday. Créches and clubs are subject to availability.

Childcare should be reserved at the time of booking a holiday.

Childcare should be reserved at the time of booking a holiday as there is limited availability.

Childcare should be reserved at the time of booking a holiday as there is limited availability.

Childcare should be reserved at the time of booking a holiday as there is limited availability.