Easter Camp 2026
Sun 29 Mar – Wed 15 Apr 2026
Santa Caterina, ITA
This Easter we will be in the quaint resort of Santa Caterina, the fantastic new venue of the British Children’s Championship races organised by GB Snowsport.
After a hugely successful first year, we are really looking forward to being back. Last year, the race hill set up perfectly each day with melt-freeze conditions, whilst the training lanes higher up the mountain stayed consistent with cold, winter snow. It could not have been better!
Schedule & Races
Sun 29 Mar – Sat 4 Apr will be a full week of training.
Sun 5 Apr will be a day off/travel day.
Mon 6 Apr will be a training day for everyone.
Tue 7 – Tue 14 Apr are when the races are scheduled for. Not all age groups are racing each day, so those not racing will be training.
You are responsible for entering the races yourself. You must have a valid BASS competitor registration and enter online by the deadline to attend the camp. The races are the GB Alpine Children’s Championships. See GBSki for details »
About The Camp
Staff
Head Coach Calum Shepherd leads the team for this camp. Check out our coaching team here »
Join This Camp
All camp attendees must be a member of Scottish Ski Club for the season the camp happens within. You can join this camp for individual or multiple weeks.
The camp is open to all good skiers aged U10-U16 (see GBSki for year-of-birth-based age groups). Athletes can attend the camp as an inlier (all-inclusive residential camp) or as an outlier (coaching on the hill each day only). We would encourage all athletes aged U12 and older to join on a residential (inlier) basis to get the most out of the camp. U10s are welcome as outliers, as well as any older trainees not joining as inliers. We do not normally take U8s on Alpine camps, and they cannot enter the races.
For both inliers and outliers, a £500 deposit is necessary to register for the camp. The remainder of the balance is due 2 weeks before the camp. All payments are by bank transfer.
Pricing
We want to keep our camps costs as low as possible, and are priced to break even. In some circumstances we may be able to reduce the price, depending on numbers and camp expenditure.
This camp is subject to minimum numbers – place your deposit now to avoid disappointment!
Inlier (residential camp)
From £1,500* per week
*If there is a lot of interest in the camp, we may be able to reduce this!
Outlier (on-hill only)
TBC subject to demand
We always try to aim for max. £95/day
Outliers will likely be able to join off-hill activities, however this cannot guaranteed. The coaching team will confirm this on a day-by-day basis on the camp.
Insurance
Travel insurance, including specific cover for ski racing, is mandatory for all camp attendees (residential or not). You will need to provide proof (certificate of insurance). See our Camp Packing List for more information.
All coaches are qualified through BASI, Snowsport Scotland, or another relevant governing body. All coaches are first-aid trained and all staff are subject to a PVG check.
Further Guidance and Advice
You can find lots of advice in our Coaches Corner articles.
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Head Coach, Calum Shepherd, by email at coaching@scottishskiclub.org.uk to discuss anything you wish.
More About This Camp
Camp Objectives
Although these are the ‘British champs’, they are really just further BASS/minis racing opportunities. Santa Caterina is a quiet resort at this time of year, with great free skiing and plenty of access to a variety of training lanes.
Team Base
The SSC team base is TBC, but we have options right at the bottom of the gondola and Deborah Compagnoni race piste.
Travel
Accompanied flights will be available for inliers. You are responsible for booking these and should do so after receiving confirmation of your camp place. This confirmation will include instructions and all the details (inc. booking refs) you need.
Outbound Sun 29 Mar
Ryanair FR 3646 1105 EDI – BGY 1435, accompanying adult TBC
Return Sun 5 Apr
Ryanair FR 3645 1500 BGY – EDI 1635, accompanying adult TBC
Outbound Sun 5 Apr
Ryanair FR 3646 1105 EDI – BGY 1435, accompanying adult TBC
Return Wed 15 Apr
Ryanair FR 3645 1430 BGY – EDI 1605, accompanying adult TBC
If you require alternative flights/travel dates, get in touch.
Airport transfers to/from the team base are included for all inliers.
Luggage & Equipment
Please ensure you are familiar with our Camp Packing List.
The team van will be travelling out to Italy and back for. this camp. We will be taking ski bags and suitcases/kit bags for £20 per item (max. 2 per athlete). The van will leave Scotland around Mon 23 Mar, returning around Mon 20 Apr. Space will be limited and can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.