Youth Programs

Recreational Program

Recreational Program

  • Tailored for brand new climbers.

  • Fun, low-pressure environment.

  • Learn technique, terminology, & safety.

  • Basics of climbing movements and beginner techniques.

  • Proper use of safety equipment.

  • Help climbers to overcome fears.

  • Introduction to community of other young climbers.

  • Learn all the fundamentals of rock climbing.

  • Prepare for participation in competitive team.

Age Range:

2nd through 12th grade (recommended)

*Depending on skill level, students can try to participate in either program to suit their needs.

Session Dates:

Winter (2025): Jan 6th - March 11th

Spring (2025): March 24th - May 28th

Price:

$297.00 per session, paid up front.

Includes unlimited climbing membership & normal perks.

Includes climbing shoe & harness rentals during class session.

Late/in-session entries to the program will be accepted and pro-rated per request.

Practice Schedule:

Weekly | Monday & Wednesday | 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Monthly Bonus Day (optional & flexible)

Program Details:

  • Introduction to climbing techniques, safety, and general knowledge.

  • Introduction to rope climbing, auto-belay, and top rope.

  • Team building and introduction into the CRG climbing community, focus on the social aspects of climbing as well as the physical exercise.

  • Climbing games and exercises specifically tailored towards beginners or climbers looking to have fun!

  • Start building strength & climbing endurance towards development into competitive climbing team.

  • Work on various climbing projects & goals and possibly venture into a recreational climbing competition.

Competitive Climbing Team

Competitive Climbing Team

  • For climbers that are ready to take their abilities to the next level.

  • Introduction to lead sport wall climbing.

  • Focus on advanced techniques and climbing movements.

  • Introduces climbers to training and exercises to improve climbing ability.

  • Focused efforts on challenging problems.

  • Intro to competition against peers.

  • Strong emphasis on attitude, sportsmanship, and dedication.

  • Climbers will push their limits, challenge themselves, and have fun!

Age Range:

12+ through 12th grade (recommended)

*Depending on skill level, students can try to participate in either program to suit their needs.

Session Dates:

Winter (2025): Jan 6th - March 12th

Spring (2025): March 24th - May 28th

Price:

$360.00 per session, paid up front.

Includes unlimited climbing membership & normal perks.

Includes climbing shoe & harness rentals during class session. (own gear recommended)

Late/in-session entries to the program will be accepted and pro-rated per request.

Practice Schedule:

Weekly | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30PM - 7PM

Monthly Bonus Day (optional & flexible)

Program Details:

  • Enhanced instructions on rope climbing techniques, belaying, top rope & lead climbing (depending on skill & comfort level).

  • Assessment testing to determine their levels of power, power endurance and endurance relative to climbing.

  • Goal setting workshops to help our athletes learn to set goals and develop a plan to achieve those goals.

  • Personalized instruction on their individual projects in the gym.

  • Strength, core and flexibility exercise routines that are age specific and relative to their climbing goals.

  • One on one coaching time.

  • Numerous climbing games that are designed to teach specific climbing techniques and skills to help athletes reach their goals.

  • Optional take-home exercises that are specific to the athlete and will enable our coaches to dedicate the full hour and a half of practice to climbing (The more strength training you do at home, the more time we can put towards getting on the wall and climbing).

  • Competition readiness (how climbing competitions work, competition strategy, competition mindset).

  • Competition in the USA climbing circuit is strongly encouraged once per session. Fees for competitions are separate from session fees.

MEET OUR COACHES

COACH JESS

Age: 29

From: Columbus

Years of experience: 1 year

Why you climb: I love challenging myself both physically and mentally. I enjoy the sense of community at the gym.

Why you coach: I have always loved working with kids and being a positive role model for them. I try to create a positive and safe environment for them to just be themselves. I love seeing the excitement when they work together and complete a challenge on the wall.

COACH BRANDON

Age: 19

Where you're from: Indiana

Years of climbing experience: 2 years

Why you climb: Mental And physical health are the cornerstone of a happy life.

Why you coach: To stay involved with climbing while taking a hiatus from climbing regularly.

 

Follow the steps below to register for OUR youth climbing PRoGRAM:


Step 1

In order to reserve your spot in the CRG youth program, you must first complete the registration and waiver form for the facility for your child.

If you have already completed this previously, please proceed to step 2. 

Step 2

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE FOR THE SPRING 2025 SESSION! SIgn up below.

Please use the scheduling tool below to enroll in the CRG youth climbing program. Choose between the Climbing Club Recreational Program or the Competitive Climbing Team. The enrollment fee will include an unlimited monthly climbing membership with all of the associated perks. There is a maximum of 8 climbers for enrollment in the rec program & 10 climbers in the comp program, if the maximum has been reached you will be placed on a wait-list.

The session fee must be paid up front & is non-refundable.

Click the button below to sign up: