Teaching kids the slopes

Where: Elkhorn, Wis. Phone: (800) 227-9395 Web site: Alpinevalleyresort.com For the kids: 1.5- to 2-hour long kids programs offered on weekends for ages 5-12 for $25.

CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RESORT

Where: Galena, Ill. Phone: (800) 397-1320 Web site: Chestnutmtn.com For kids ages 4-12, all-day lessons cost $110; half-day instruction is $60.

DEVIL'S HEAD RESORT

Where: Merrimac, Wis. Phone: (800) 472-6670 Web site: Devilsheadresort.com For the kids: Two-hour lessons at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. for kids 3-6 and 6-12 for $15.

GRAND GENEVA RESORT (THE MOUNTAIN TOP)

Where: Lake Geneva, Wis. Phone: (800) 558-3417 Web site: Grandgeneva.com For the kids: Six-week-long Mountain Mites program for kids 6-14, starting at $160, and Snow Cubs introductory lessons on the weekends for 4-6 year-olds, starting at $30.

WILMOT MOUNTAIN

Where: Wilmot, Wis. Phone: (262) 862-2301 Web site: Wilmotmountain.com For the kids: Two-hour lessons at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays, starting at $30 for kids ages 4-9.

For a comprehensive list of ski resorts, go to Snowplaces.com.