Climbing For Kids at Climber's Rock

youth climbing programs

Spring 2010 Sessions start April 5th!

Participants in the youth recreational climbing programs at Climber's Rock will learn a variety of techniques and acquire the skills needed to climb routes with increasing levels of difficulty. The following techniques and concepts will be taught through a collection of age-appropriate games, activities and lessons:

graded route climbs
safety knowledge
knot tying
communication
belaying
balance
movement
route reading
footwork

***New this year*** All of our youth climbing programs include a gym membership for the duration of the program so parents who learn to work the safety ropes can bring the kids in to climb anytime at no extra cost!

Geckos: Age 5-6 yrs

Recreational climbing for children aged 5-6 yrs. Geckos will learn climbing techniques and skills through a variety of awesome games and activities. Climbers will gain confidence, learn new skills and have tons of fun!

Cost: $299 per child - Includes gym membership for duration of program.
Qualifies for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.

Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 AM 12 session program begins Apr 10th.

Rock Rats: Age 7-8 yrs

Recreational climbing for children aged 7-8 yrs. Rock Rats will learn climbing techniques and skills through a variety of awesome games and activities. Climbers will gain confidence, learn new skills and have tons of fun!

Cost: $299 per child - Includes gym membership for duration of program.
Qualifies for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.

Mondays 5:00 - 6:30 PM 12 session program begins Apr 5th.

Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 AM 12 session program begins Apr 10th.

Spider Monkeys: Age 9-10 yrs

Recreational climbing for children aged 9-10 yrs. Spider Monkeys will participate in age-appropriate games and activities. Lessons will include knot tying, rules & safety, balance, and footwork.

Cost: $299 per child - Includes gym membership for duration of program.
Qualifies for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.

Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM 12 session program begins Apr 7th.

Saturdays 9:00 - 10:30 AM 12 session program begins Apr 10th.

Rock Stars: Age 11+ yrs

Recreational climbing for children aged 11-15 yrs. Rock Stars will participate in recreational climbing activities. Emphasis will be geared towards improving muscle memory and learning new techniques for climbing.

Cost: $299 per child - Includes gym membership for duration of program.
Qualifies for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.

Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 PM 12 session program begins Apr 5th.

Junior Climbing Team
Tues & Thurs 6:00 - 7:30 PM

The Junior Climbing Team is a pre-competitive program for children age 10+ yrs. The program is geared toward climbers who have some climbing experience and are eager to learn more advanced techniques and climbing skills. Team members are focused and willing to work hard to learn the skills required to become great rock climbers. The team meets twice a week and will work on balance and weight shifting, hold styles, footwork, bouldering and more!

24 session program begins Apr 6th.

Cost: $399 per child - Includes gym membership for duration of program.
Qualifies for the Children's Fitness Tax Credit.