Despite a lack of snow or winter-like conditions space is quickly filling in Hidden Valley Nature Center’s Kids XC-Ski Club in Jefferson.

HVNC’s instructors divide the group into skill-based small groups so that the teaching is tailored to each skier.

The ski club is designed for skiers ages 5-12 with different levels of skill and experience. Learning may be tailored to beginners, back country skiing, novice competitive training, and recreational skiers of all kinds.

The Kids XC-Ski Club starts with the Kick-Off Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 2, 9:30-11 a.m. The Kick Off Clinic is free to attend, but registration is required. The remainder of the club will meet each Saturday at the same time through Feb. 6. Clinic details are available online at http://hvnc.org/xc-ski-clinic/. Registration fees range between $40-$60. Discounts applied for HVNC membership, as well as for siblings. Limited scholarship assistance is available. Space is limited, please sign up early.

For more information, visit HVNC’s website (www.hvnc.org), write to us at info@hvnc.org, or call 207-200-8840.