Youth Climbing

Junior Climbing Team

Recreational: Team members meet once or twice a week for 1½ hours of climbing fun. Climbers learn basic or advanced climbing skills through a variety of games and activities tailored for the specific level and age group. Coaches focus on safety, skill development, teamwork and lots of fun!

Kid Rock Recreational Climbing Club - Ages 5-8

Mondays 4:00-5:30pm
Cost is $105 per 8 week session
Climbers progress through a variety of climbing games and activities
Focus will be on fun and safety
5:1 climber to staff ratio
Sessions:
1. Mar 22nd to May 17th, 2010 Mondays*
  *No class April 5th

Rock Stars Recreational Climbing Team - Ages 8-11

Thursdays from 4:00-5:30pm
Climbers progress through a variety of drills, games, and exercises
Focus will be on fun and safety
6:1 climber to staff ratio
Cost is $125 for 10 classes 10 week sessions run:
1. March 25th to May 27th, 2010

Rock Solid Recreational Climbing Team - Ages 8-11

Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30pm
Cost is $115 for 10 classes
Climbers progress through a variety of drills, games, and exercises
Focus will be on fun and safety
Climbers will be taught how to manage the safety ropes
8:1 climber to staff ratio
10 week sessions run:
1. Mar 24th to May 26th, 2010

Pre-Competitive Team - Ages 10 and up

Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00pm
$200 for two days per week for 10 weeks
Coached practices will focus on safety skills, climbing technique, strength, flexibility and endurance, in order to advance each climber's skill level.
Climbers are encouraged to participate in nearby competitions
Prior experience required, exceptions may be allowed, call to discuss
10:1 climber to staff ratio
10 week sessions:
1. March 22nd to June 2nd, 2010 (No class April 5th or May 24th)

Competitive: Team members meet three times per week. The focus of this program is geared towards training for National and International competitions. Practices include lead climbing, endurance, strength training, advanced climbing techniques and overall fitness training. This team is by invitation only. Please contact Head Coach, Simon Griffin, at 250-574-2117 if you are interested in this team.

Cliffside Spring Break and Summer Camps:

Half-day camps (Morning or Afternoons)
Leaping Lizard Camps:
This exciting three day camp will have your child climbing up walls and swinging off ropes. Participants will have fun learning basic climbing skills through a variety of games and activities. Focus is mainly on fun, but also on safety, leadership and teamwork. A 15 min snack break will be scheduled for each day, please avoid nut products due to potential allergies.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Price: $65/child
Dates:
March 8-10, 2010
March 11-13, 2010
July 6-8, 2010
July 19-21, 2010
August 4-6, 2010
Mountain Monkey Camps:
In this three-day camp participants will experience the thrill and excitement of Rock Climbing in a fun indoor environment. Your child will learn safety and movement skills, which will challenge them both mentally and physically through a variety of activities. A 15 min snack break will be scheduled for each day, please avoid nut products due to potential allergies.
Ages: 9-14 years old
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Price: $65/child
Dates:
March 9-11, 2010
July 6-8, 2010
July 19-21, 2010
August 4-6, 2010

Full-day Camps
Rocking Summer Camp:
This five day camp is a fun and exciting multi-sport camp. Participants start each morning Rock Climbing, and then after a half hour lunch break venture out in the afternoons to either the Canada Games Pool, Kamloops Gymnastics Club, or Kenna Cartwright Park. Enjoy a tasty BBQ on the final day, experience the Giant Swing, and play loads of games.
Ages: 10-14 years old
Time: 9:30pm to 3:00pm
Price: $175/child
Dates:
July 12-16, 2010
July 26-30, 2010
Register early as these camps tend to fill up. Call 250-372-0645

Birthday Parties:
Let us drive the kids up the wall for a change! Our friendly staff will handle the safety ropes while your party scales our walls as often as they want during the hour and a half session. Afterwards use our balcony for cake and presents. All parties must be booked in advance and each participant must have a waiver filled out by a parent or legal guardian prior to climbing.
Min. 4 climbers $12.50/person + gst.