From January through March, Double H Ranch offers medically qualifying campers and their families the opportunity to participate in winter sports in the Adirondacks free of charge. Activities include 1:1 lessons in alpine skiing and snowboarding with trained adaptive instructors and National Ski Patrol. Lessons take place on our hill at camp and all necessary equipment is provided.
The volunteer application for our 2027 Adaptive Winter Sports Program will be available on October 1, 2026.
The volunteer application for the 2026 Adaptive Winter Sports Program will be available in October 2025. Please check back then to apply.
Description:
Ski and Snowboard Instructors teach campers new skills on the hill in group or one-on-one lessons. Instructors complete training requirements in accordance with Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) standards that cover different methods of ski and snowboard instruction, the appropriate use of adaptive equipment, and more. No prior teaching experience is required.
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Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Junior Ski and Snowboard instructors learn the ropes of adaptive teaching for campers with serious medical conditions. Junior Instructors receive the same training opportunities throughout the season and are paired with experienced instructors when teaching lessons. No prior teaching experience is required.
Volunteer hours at Double H can count towards your community service requirements for the National Honor Society and other organizations!
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Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Conveyor Lift Operators (CLOs) help campers and instructors safely enter, ride, and exit the conveyor lift, or “magic carpet,” during lessons. CLOs are stationed outside on the hill for 1-2 hours at a time and should have the ability to physically assist campers on and off, as well as return campers to a standing position if they were to fall.
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Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Equipment Room Technicians (ERTs) and Equipment Room Assistants (ERAs) are responsible for the proper setting of ski and snowboard bindings, proper protective equipment selection and fitting, equipment tracking, and use of adaptive teaching tools.
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Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
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Family Pals are paired with campers and their families to act as a counselor throughout the weekend. They help guide families through the daily schedule, help run activities and camp events, and provide general assistance when needed.
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Accommodations:
Residential – Family Pals are provided onsite housing and meals during the winter family weekend programs.
Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Lodge Hosts provide campers and families with a warm welcome and a sense of comfort. Lodge Hosts guide families and instructors to their stations, help maintain the cleanliness of the ski lodge, tend to the fire, and assist our food service team with meal and snack prep to ensure everyone has the energy they need for a day of fun.
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Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Certified National Ski Patrol volunteers provide supervision, guidance, and first aid for our campers and instructors while out on the hill.
Requirements:
Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
Description:
Certified therapy animals and their handlers support weekend programs by visiting campers and families throughout the day.
Requirements:
Questions?
Please contact the Volunteer Office at volunteer@doublehranch.org
The volunteer application for the 2026 Adaptive Winter Sports Program will be available in October 2025. Please check back then to apply.
Description:
Weekend Nurses are vital to the safe fun of weekend programs. They provide general oversight for participants, administering care as needed in first-aid and emergent situations. Families of Weekend Nurses are eligible to apply to attend camp during the weekend program.
Requirements:
Accommodations:
Residential – Weekend Nurses are provided onsite housing and meals during winter family weekend programs.
Questions?
Please contact Stephanie Neaton, RN, Nursing Director at sneaton@doublehranch.org
Check back this fall for the 2027 Adaptive Winter Sports Program schedule.
Winter volunteer training consists of online, in-person, and on-snow training opportunities. Depending on your role in the program, courses will cover everything you need to prepare…