Kindergarten during a holiday
Now and then a private kindergarten starts working and after a year or two is no longer operational. Last year there were two private kindergartens (one in the Mall and the other named the Blue Kangaroo) with English-speaking staff that were operating in Bansko. I have received information from them that they will not open for 2023/2024. I’m quite afflicted since they were endorsed by their clients. Childcare may also be provided by some of the 5* establishments in Bansko (i.e. Kempinski Grand Arena hotel), which is useful only in case you are staying in the same hotel.
This year children between 4 and 7 years old can only participate in the Junior Ski Club program, which is operated by Ulen – the company that owns Bansko’s lifts and manages the ski runs. Exceptionally younger kids may also be accepted if they are independent in going to the toilet. Among others, I have read numerous complaints from parents regarding the services of this club. With them, they express their main concern about the bad attitude of the caretakers. Due to conflicting feedback unfortunately I cannot recommend this business. But again I should point out that there are no real alternatives. The Junior Ski Club cannot be booked in advance, but only on the spot, which is not a consolation if you like to plan things. During the ski season, it is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Bookings can be done in the offices of Ulen (the main one is located at the Gondola lift station).
Junior Ski Club 2023/2024 ski season rates per kid are: 45 EUR per day. For more than one day or any discounts, if prepaying multiple days in advance, you will need to inquire on the spot with the staff.
What to expect?
The daily program is focused on the kids’ fun and positive emotions. There is snow play, 1-2 hours of ski tuition, lunch and depending on the weather – indoor and outdoor games. The Junior Ski Club base is located on the upper lift station.
How to get there?
You have to obtain a free pass for your child from Ulen’s office at the bottom Gondola station and use the lift to reach the club. NOTE: You should have a pre-booked lift pass, before trying to get a free pass for your children.
If you are not so keen on having your children close to you on the Bansko’s slopes or your children are smaller than 4 years old, then you should look for accommodation offering childcare.
From this year the day lift pass for children up to 7 years old is 1 only lev. The resort marketing department has changed its policy and is now offering attractive prices for lift passes for children and families.
My philosophy when travelling with my two energetic children and lovely wife is that I have to be positive and at the same time prepared for changes and unplanned activities. After all, spending holidays with the people you love most must be the best time of your life.
Check out our video report of the kindergarten below
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