If your kids are climbing the walls it is time to take things to the next level. Our youth climbing program is designed to take young indoor climbers and prepare them for outdoor climbing. During these climbing programs participants will not only gain basic outdoor skills and knowledge about things like local plants and animals, but also a variety of climbing skills. They'll learn how to lead and toprope belay as well as climbing technique, basic anchor building skills, rappelling, and more. More advanced participants will have opportunities to learn to lead and participate in multipitch climbs.
Participants will all improve their confidence, climbing technique, and knowledge with the help of professional, experienced climbing guides.
Single Week Programs
For both dates we offer a beginner option for climbers 8-12 with no previous experience climbing and also an advanced option for climbers 10 and older who may have previous climbing experience and a desire to learn more advanced skills.
Dates:
June 5th-9th, July 3rd-7th, August 7th-11th
Meeting Times: 8:45AM-2:45PM
Locations: Colorado Springs Climbing Areas (Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Canyon, Red Rock Canyon)
What We Provide: group climbing equipment, harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, certified guides.
Participants Provide: food and water for the day, weather appropriate clothing, transportation to and from climbing site.
