Hyland Hills offers discounted day rates for homeschool students and their families to ski or snowboard on select days during the season. A homeschool student must be present to receive the discount.

2025–26 Dates

• Super Session Ski Clinics: December 2–4 and January 5–7
• December 9
• January 12
• February 2
• March 2

FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about homeschool at Hyland Hills:

Rates

The Homeschool Student Punch Pass is available for students ages 6–17 for $110 plus sales tax.

Valid Dates

This pass is valid for four all-day tickets, redeemable any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday throughout the 2025–26 season, excluding blackout dates*.

*Blackout dates include national holidays, holiday break (December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026) and other days at the discretion of management.

Purchasing a Pass

Passes may be purchased at the chalet or online. Students must pick up their pass in person.

The Homeschool Student Punch Pass is assigned to a specific person and is non-transferable; it is not valid on scheduled homeschool days.

Rental Equipment

Rentals are not included in the Homeschool Student Punch Pass.

Check out our ski or snowboard equipment rental 10-pack (available for purchase at the Chalet for $199+) for a discount on your family rentals, excluding blackout dates*.

*Blackout dates include national holidays, holiday break (December 22, 2025–January 2, 2026) and other days at the discretion of management.

Are reservations required?

Yes, pre-registration is required for all 2025–26 dates. Tickets and rentals are not available to be purchased at the door.

Pre-registration closes at 11:59 p.m. the day before the event. 

Who can participate in Homeschool Day?

Any student or family that homeschools. A homeschool student must be present.

Is my 4 and under child free?

No, we offer a free ticket for children 4 and under with any full-price adult ticket purchase. This offer does not apply to discounted tickets.

Can I snowboard on Homeschool Days?

Yes, your rate with equipment includes either a ski or snowboard rental and a helmet.

Can I change from a snowboard to ski rental throughout the day?

Yes, however there is a $10 fee to change rental forms after you have used the original. Changing equipment is subject to rental inventory availability.

Can I bring my own equipment to Homeschool Days?

Yes, please do! You should register for the $25 rate that only includes a lift ticket.

Do I have to wear a helmet?

No, but one is included in your ticket when you select the rate with equipment. We encourage helmet wearing on the hill.

Can I purchase an equipment rental package on the day of

If equipment rental is available, you may rent it at full price. Full price is $27 for ski or snowboard rental and $10 for helmet rental.

What time can I arrive?

The ticket window opens at 8:30 a.m. and lifts start running at 9:30 a.m.

Your tickets will have an arrival time on them. Please arrive close to that time to expedite the ticketing and rental process. 

What is the latest I can pick up my ticket?

2 p.m. is the latest you can pick up a ticket for Homeschool Days.

How long is my ticket good for?

Tickets are valid all day until we close at 9 p.m.

What can we do about food?

Hyland Grill in the chalet has a wide variety of food options. Prices vary from about $2–12 per item.

We do not allow drop off delivery food (Bite Squad, Grubhub, etc.).

We do not allow crock pots, Instant Pots or other devices with a heating element to be plugged into our outlets. If our staff sees these items, they will be unplugged and you will be asked to remove them from the chalet.

What parking options are available at Hyland Hills?

There is a paid lot at the chalet for personal vehicles. Parking is $3 per hour with $12 maximum per entry.

Free parking is available at the Normandale Lake parking lot. Shuttle service is available free of charge during all business hours.