ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN ILLNESS OR DISABILITY

CRITERIA

METHOD OF SKIING - AS ANY ABLE-BODIED CHILD/YOUNG PERSON ATTENDING ITALIAN SKI SCHOOL

AGE - 12 TO 14

SEX - MALE OR FEMALE

CONDITION - VERY AMBULANT - ILLNESS RELATED ONGOING OR IN REMISSION

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THIS CHILD?

The 8-9 children in this group will be taught in the local Italian ski school, accompanied by a paediatric nurse or doctor.   Lessons are from 10.30-12.30 and from 14.00-15.00, with an option for another hour.   If they learn and progress, many of them will ski on the Thursday at another resort just minutes away.   This is only just a little more demanding but a great thrill and achievement for them, especially when they can see their achievements when they get home on a specially made DVD a brilliant way to end their week.

SUITABLE ONLY FOR

Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances independently

Must be able to wear ski boots without the skin breaking down

Ski boots come up to just below the knee

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

Strong will to achieve and comprehend instruction will benefit this child

NOT SUITABLE FOR

Orthopaedics of any degree

Learning difficulties and challenging behaviour regarding safety on the mountain

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