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YouTube Videos From Shanty Creek

Some YouTube Videos From Shanty Creek

Shanty creek terrain park with danny, sam, and harley

Bock Boy Z Production – Weekend 7 Combo

 
 

Dining at Shanty Creek

Delcious Dining Options at our Upscale Michigan Resort

Shanty Creek Resorts offers a wide range of delightful onsite dining options. Guests can enjoy any restaurant in our three villages, enabling them to experience different cuisines in various settings at each meal at our delicious Bellaire restaurants. Click on logo below for more information.

Cedar River Village
Cedar River Village features LaVigna, an elegant Italian bistro that romances guests with its charming ambience and sumptuous cuisine. Weiskopf’s Grill at Cedar River Village serves substantial breakfasts and lunches certain to satisfy any appetite in a relaxing atmosphere overlooking the Cedar River Golf Course’s 18th hole.

LaVigna
Classic Italian Cuisine in an upscale contemporary setting
Weiskopf’s Grill
American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere


Schuss Village
Visit Ivan’s at Schuss Village during the winter months for pizza and a pint and be treated to live music and entertainment in the evenings. Whether you desire a casual golf-themed restaurant for a lively group or a quiet romantic sunset dinner for two, Shanty Creek offers a vast array of Michigan resort restaurants to delight any diner.

Ivan’s
Casual fun, food and spirits


Summit Village
Located at the Summit Village, Lakeview Dining Room and Lounge is the resort’s most upscale Traverse City, Michigan restaurant featuring extraordinary vistas and culinary delights year-round.

The Lakeview
The Lakeview – Michigan upscale resort dining with breathtaking views of Lake Bellaire.
Lakeview Lounge
Lakeview Lounge- capture breathtaking views of Lake Bellaire, while enjoying a variety of American favorites and cocktails.



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Children’s Programs at Shanty Creek

Engaging Activities at a Michigan Family Vacation Resort

Snow Stars

The Snow Stars program is designed to teach young children to ski. Our children’s program instructors use the latest in teaching techniques to permit your child to progress to their highest ability. We know that children need to have fun first and that each child’s skiing development is unique and depends on experience, individual abilities and interests.

We encourage 3 year olds to be enrolled in the 1/2 day program only or the Ski & Play program. Please note that program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged.

For 4-6 Year Olds

Full Day

2 Days

Half Day

Instruction, snack(s) and lunch

$60

$55/Day

$46

Instruction, snacks(s), lunch & rentals

$70

$65/Day

$60

Please Note: Lunch is not available for half day program participants.

Snow Comets

Similar to our Snow Stars program, Shanty Creek’s Snow Comets program is designed to teach your 3 year old how to ski. Through games and props, children are taught basic skiing maneuvers and are encouraged to progress at their own pace.

For 3-5 Year Olds

Half Day

Instruction & snacks

$46

Instruction, snacks, & rentals

$60

Ski & Play

Ski and Play is an option within the Snow Stars program for 3-5 year olds. Ski and Play offers a morning group ski lesson combined with an afternoon where children can relax, play and even nap in our safe, nurturing and fun children’s center. Children will ski in the morning, have lunch with their ski instructor and then be escorted to the Children’s Center at Summit Village for the afternoon. Please call our Children’s Center at 800.678.4111 to make reservations, as space is limited for this program.

For 3-5 Year Olds

Without Rental

With Rental

Instruction, snacks(s) and lunch

$72

$75

Please access our Welcome Packet and Child Information Form which can be printed and filled out prior to your arrival. This will streamline the registration process.

Snow Angels

Snow Angels is a program similar to Snow Stars but with more individualized attention. The class sizes are limited to no more than three children to one instructor. The small class size allows students to progress and develop their skiing skills more quickly. Price includes rental equipment and no charge lift ticket. Available most weekends and holidays. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged

For 4-5 Year Olds

$97

Smart Riders

For aspiring snowboarders, half day programs start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Children 8 and under board free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time. Early registration is encouraged.

For 6 – 12 Year Olds

Half Day

Half Day w/ Rentals

Instruction, snacks(s) & lunch

$46

$65

Please Note: Lunch is not available for half day program participants.

Kids Academy

Kids will ski in a group with an instructor for the day. Classes combine skiing instruction with fun and games designed to aid learning. Groups are divided according to skiing ability. Children 8 and under ski free and must obtain a no charge lift ticket. Lift ticket is not included for children 9 – 12. Program enrollment closes thirty minutes prior to lesson time.
Early registration is encouraged.

For 6 – 12 Year Olds

Full Day

2 Days

Half Day

Instruction, snack(s) and lunch

$60

$55/Day

$46

Instruction, snacks(s), lunch & rentals

$70

$65/Day

$60

Please Note: Lunch is not available for half day program participants.

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Tubing at Shanty Creek

Tubing is a speedy downhill thrill for your whole crew on Schuss Mountain’s north face. Located in Cedar River Village, SCR’s five-lane tubing park is fun for kids, families, groups and non-athletes.

Tickets are limited each hour; sessions begin at the top of the hour and may be purchased at the Summit Village Snowsports Center, Schuss Snowsports Center, Nordic Center or the Cedar River Tubing Park Window.

Please note: All children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a release of liability form.

2011/2012 Tubing Rates and Hours of Operation

Day Hours Rate
Wednesday 5:00-9:00pm $7/hour
Friday 5:00-10:00pm $12/hour
Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm $12/hour
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm $12/hour
Holidays 10:00am-10:00pm $15/hour

 
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