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Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Dave Noski Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 01:11

Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Hi all.

I have just booked for Xmas at the Pamporovo hotel with my partner and our daughter (5 yrs). It was all a bit of a spur of the moment / rush job and I have now discovered that the tour operator we booked with don't offer kindergarten,kids club or kids ski lessons.

They do seem to offer good learn to ski packages for adults and older kids though and we would love to book these in advance but in the absense of child care it seems a bit awkward. Is it possible to book these (kids ...
Hi all.

I have just booked for Xmas at the Pamporovo hotel with my partner and our daughter (5 yrs). It was all a bit of a spur of the moment / rush job and I have now discovered that the tour operator we booked with don't offer kindergarten,kids club or kids ski lessons.

They do seem to offer good learn to ski packages for adults and older kids though and we would love to book these in advance but in the absense of child care it seems a bit awkward. Is it possible to book these (kids stuff) in the resort or in advance anywhere? I am sure she would love to learn as much as we would!

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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 09:28

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Certainly get her a lift pass and ski pack booked before you leave otherwise it will be very expensive in resort.

Kinder-ski school will be no problem to book in resort, you will just need to pay the instructor in cash and you can probably negotiate a good price. The kiddies instructors are brilliant, speak great English and will look after your child as if it were they're own.

Have a great holiday and

E N J O Y B U L G A R I A

PP
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Musiclover Author:bettherewillstillbepeepspostingwheniaintcomingback posts : 0   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 11:29

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Can I ask please how you book these in advance.
I am in the same boat as Dave. My hubby and eldest have booked a learn to ski pack for £75 each, but as my son is only 6, they would not do one for him.
is there any way we can book in advance? I have been looking on line but cannot find anywhere.
Thanks
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 11:40

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Most ski companies encourage booking all in advance, am I am shocked to hear you are unable to book for your 6 year old as there are dozens of kids the same age as yours that ski in kinderschool every day.
But don't get too concerned, just book his lift pass, and skis if possible and the tuition you can arrange very quickly when you get there.

You can still get passes and gear in resort if absolutely necessary but it will be more expensive.

PP
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Musiclover Author:bettherewillstillbepeepspostingwheniaintcomingback posts : 0   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 13:13

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Thank you Pete, but how can I book them in advance please????? And is there any way i can book the whole package in advance? Confused
Cheers
Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 13:28

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

Who have you booked the holiday with? Nearly all travel agents and tour companies offer all this when you book your holiday, but few if any, will sell the ski packs if you have not booked the holiday with them.

My advice would to be contact your tour operator and get the packs added to your invoice.

PP
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Chris2112 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 15:50

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

We had the same problem. Booked with Inghams including 6 ski school, passes etc - have just rung them again after reading these threads but they have confirmed that their offers are "age restricted" and arrangements for her will have to be locally.

Judith Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 16:17

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

With Inghams they run their own kindergarten - certainly they do in Borovets - double check whether they have one in Pamps, and if you can book that in the UK
Chris2112 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 16:57

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

They do run a Kindergarten at Pamps which you pay for there but she won't go off on her own so we will need pass etc for her to get around. Judith, do you know roughly how many to a group in the 1st timers ski lessons?
Musiclover Author:bettherewillstillbepeepspostingwheniaintcomingback posts : 0   (Beginner)Date : 11-18-04 19:37

re: Kindergarten kids lessons etc.

It's a flippin nusiance. We're going with first choice, and my son will only be eight months off 7 when we go, and he is tall for his age, yet despite me asking and asking they refuse to give him a ski school deal. bet it'll be twice the price there.