(NOTE: Registration for this event is full)

Flint, MI — Communities First, Inc. (CFI) is excited to announce CFI Ski Day 2026, a free winter experience designed to introduce families to skiing and snowboarding in a fun, supportive environment. The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboarding Resort in Holly, Michigan. 

CFI Ski Day is part of Communities First’s Culture Shock Program, which introduces youth and families to new recreational, cultural, and educational experiences they may not otherwise have access to. 

The event is free and open to participants ages 7 and up, but space is limited at tinyurl.com/SkiDay26. 

“At Communities First, we believe opportunity starts with access,” said Glenn Wilson, CEO and President of Communities First, Inc. “Our Culture Shock series is about breaking down barriers and giving families opportunity to experiences that can feel out of reach — whether that’s skiing for the first time, visiting new places, or trying something completely unfamiliar. CFI’s Ski Day is about more than recreation; it’s about building confidence, creating shared family memories, and showing our community that these experiences are for them too.” 

Event Details 

  • Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 
  • Time: 10:00 AM check-in 
  • Location: Mt. Holly Ski & Snowboarding Resort
    13536 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442 
  • Cost: Free 
  • Ages: 7 and up 

Each registered participant will receive: 

  • A beginner ski or snowboard package, including: 
  • Lift ticket to the beginner area 
  • Rental equipment 
  • A 50-minute beginner lesson 
  • Free lunch 
  • A gas card per household upon completion of the activity and exit survey 

To accommodate limited capacity, each adult in a participating household must complete the registration form at tinyurl.com/SkiDay26. 

What to Bring 

Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and appropriately for winter outdoor activity: 

  • Waterproof jacket and pants (snow pants preferred; wind or rain pants over thermals are acceptable) 
  • Hat and gloves 
  • Goggles (not included with rental equipment) 
  • Extra clothing is recommended if garments are not waterproof 

Registration: Interested families must complete the Culture Shock Event Registration Form until it’s full or by February 14, 2026 at tinyurl.com/SkiDay26. By registering, participants will also be added to the Communities First, Inc. newsletter to receive information about future events and opportunities. NOTE: Registration for this event is full.

This event is hosted by Communities First, Inc. 

About Communities First, Inc. (CFI) 

Communities First, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Development Corporation. Headquartered in Flint, CFI serves over 45,000 community members across Michigan and Indiana. CFI’s mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. More information about Communities First, Inc. can be found at www.communitiesfirstinc.org.