Crag Kids

This 8-week climbing program is designed for children ages 8–9 who are ready to build on their climbing skills in a fun, supportive environment. Our next session begins Wednesday September 16, 2026. Whether they're building on existing skills or discovering climbing for the first time, our experienced youth climbing instructors provide age-appropriate coaching to help every climber progress at their own pace. Each 1.5-hour session combines climbing instruction, movement skills, technique, games, and activities that keep kids engaged while developing confidence and problem-solving abilities.

Participants will continue learning how to move efficiently on the wall while developing good climbing gym etiquette, including taking turns, encouraging others, and practicing safe behavior around climbers. The emphasis is on building strong climbing fundamentals while fostering a lifelong love of the sport.

The program meets Wednesdays from 5:30–7 PM and runs in continuous 8-week sessions with rolling enrollment. New participants are welcome to join at any time and will receive a full 8-week session beginning on their enrollment date. After completing a session, participants have the option to extend their enrollment and continue building their climbing skills in future sessions for an additional fee.

The program is limited to 10 participants, with a minimum of 4 participants required for the class to run. Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but are not required to remain during the session.

If your child is not already a Rocksport member, an 8-week youth membership is included with enrollment. This membership allows the child to return and climb outside of club hours with a parent or guardian serving as their chaperone (required for climbers under 14). Rental climbing shoes are also included for participants who do not have their own.

Cost Structure

  • Members - $305

  • Non-Members - $330

  • Before enrolling in a Youth Climbing Club program, each climber must complete one Intro to Climbing Youth class. Returning club participants do not need to repeat the intro class, but are welcome to attend if they would like a refresher.

    The Intro to Climbing Youth classes will take place one week before the start of each season. During this session, climbers will learn the fundamentals of climbing, including safety orientation, climbing gym etiquette, names of walls and holds, basic techniques, and how to navigate the climbing environment.

    Two intro sessions will be offered the week before the program begins: Monday and Wednesday from 5:00–6:00 PM. Please select your preferred session during registration.

  • Sign-ups will be closed 2 weeks before the session starts & cancellations are only accepted until 7 or more days prior to the first day of the session.  If you have to cancel 6 days or less before the first class, your money will be returned to your Rocksport account and can be used towards membership dues, day passes, retail, or future youth club sessions.

    If the youth has to miss a class, there will be no portion of a refund delivered for missing that class.