"Unlike a couple, a family's itinerary generally includes at least four people staying for longer periods of time and additional elements such as lessons, equipment rental and day care," said Dan Sherman, director of marketing communications at Ski.com.
Another mom from Kansas, who asked that her name not be used, said she had spent about $5,000 on fencing lessons, equipment and trips for her 18-year-old daughter.
Sam's planing lesson and equipment were provided by Extreme Academy (watergatebay.co.uk/extremesports-handplaning.htm) at the Watergate Bay Hotel (01637 860543, watergatebay.co.uk, doubles from £105).
At $136 per person per night (two nights minimum, double occupancy), the offer includes lodging, a first-time lesson, rental equipment and lift tickets for both days.
Look for DVDs that cover nearly every learn-to-swim course you would teach, lesson plans, equipment, etc. Try an online search for these resources.
For instance, the charges on Celebrity Cruises for lessons and equipment can amount to about $250.
Lessons and equipment are available in surfing, kite-surfing and windsurfing for adults and children.
A-Basin offers a guaranteed ski/snowboard package for $309, which includes three two-and-half-hour lessons, rental equipment and a season pass for the resort.
On the dates my classes started, I logged in, printed out the first lessons on equipment and techniques and read them in bed later.
