Midcoast Conservancy will be offering its winter Youth Cross-country Ski Clinic starting Saturday, Jan. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson.

The six-session Youth Cross Country Ski Clinic for kids ages 5-14 is the perfect setting for skiers of different levels to gain skills and confidence while enjoying HVNC’s trails. Instructors use creative, non-competitive methods to get the skiers out on the trails having fun each week.

Cost is $70 for members and $80 for non-members. Space is limited so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registration opens Dec. 8 online at https://bit.ly/youthxcclinic.

Midcoast Conservancy offers youth ski lease packages – skis, boots and poles that kids can use all winter wherever they might choose to ski. Ski lease fitting sessions begin this Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at the CLC YMCA in Damariscotta. Another session will be held at the YMCA on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/skileasepackage. Gear will also be available to rent weekly before class at the Welcome Center at HVNC (for parents too!).