Elevation’s youth programs aim to foster a lifelong love of climbing, and use bouldering to develop powerful life skills: problem-solving, resilience, personal growth and teamwork. Our instructors create supportive learning environments where young people are free to challenge themselves, take risks, build lasting friendships, and reap the benefits of increased self-confidence. Our mission is to grow not only better climbers, but happy, healthy community members.
If cost is a barrier for your family, please email youth@elevationgym.com to inquire about scholarships.
Camps

Camps
Camps for new and experienced climbers.
Offered weekly, June
– August.
Age: 6+
Time: M-F, morning
and afternoon options
Camps provide a unique opportunity to immerse kids in the world
of climbing – it’s not often that we have the chance to interact
with young climbers multiple hours a day, multiple days in a
row.
Elevation’s summer programs use that opportunity
to guide participants toward the revelations that keep climbing
interesting for a lifetime, and build the skills and
self-confidence we need to navigate the modern world.
We
aim to create kids who are determined problem-solvers, who
embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and who have the
confidence to be vulnerable, to try hard things, and to
celebrate the success of others.
Drop-In Classes

Play Class
A fun, play-based introduction
to climbing in the youth area.
Age: 4-6
Time: Saturdays,
10:00-10:45
Play Class is for children who are new to bouldering, or just
want to have some fun! Learn the basics while playing games with
other young climbers.
Play Class takes place
exclusively in the youth area. Rental shoes are included.
Prerequisites: All ability levels welcome
Cost: $25, including a day pass. $15 for members or those purchasing a stand-alone class (no day pass).

Kids Climb Together
A social, casual introduction
to climbing in the adult area.
Age: 6-14
Time: Saturdays,
12:00-12:45
Kids Climb Together is aimed at those who are new to bouldering,
as well as those with experience who are interested in meeting
other young climbers and making new friends.
Curriculum
is not progressive, and each class will be tailored to the
interests and ability levels of the participants.
Kids
Climb Together takes place in the adult area. Rental shoes are
included.
Prerequisites: All ability levels welcome
Cost: $25, including a day pass. $15 for members or those purchasing a stand-alone class (no day pass).
After School Programs

Little Ninjas
A progressive weekly class for children who
are excited to
explore bouldering.
Age: 6-8
Time: Tue & Thu,
3:30-4:30. Available Sep-May.
Little Ninjas is for children, age 6-8, who enjoy exploration,
progression, and mental and physical challenges in a fun and
supportive group environment.
Led by experienced
instructors, participants build confidence, problem solve, and
discover why bouldering is such an amazing activity.
Curriculum
is progressive and long-term commitment is encouraged (most
participate for at least 3 months). Classes are offered
September-May. Participants may opt to attend once or twice per
week.
Rental shoes and chalk are included; day passes
or membership must be purchased separately if you wish to climb
outside of class.
Advance registration is required.
Prerequisites: None if registering during open enrollment (August, November, February).
If you’d like to register mid-season, email youth@elevationgym.com.
$65/month
$120/month
Members receive a 20% discount on after school programs.

Ninja Masters
A progressive weekly class for children
who are excited to
explore bouldering.
Age: 9-11
Time: Mon & Wed,
3:30-4:30. Available Sep-May.
Ninja Masters is for children, age 9-11, who enjoy exploration,
progression, and mental and physical challenges in a fun and
supportive group environment.
Led by experienced
instructors, participants build confidence, problem solve, and
discover why bouldering is such an amazing activity.
Curriculum
is progressive and long-term commitment is encouraged (most
participate for at least 3 months). Classes are offered
September-May. Participants may opt to attend once or twice per
week.
Rental shoes and chalk are included; day passes
or membership must be purchased separately if you wish to climb
outside of class.
Advance registration is required.
Prerequisites: None if registering during open enrollment (August, November, February).
If you’d like to register mid-season, email youth@elevationgym.com.
$65/month
$120/month
Members receive a 20% discount on after school programs.
Clubs And Teams

Elevation Bouldering Club
A recreational club for kids who love
bouldering and are
motivated to increase their skills.
Age: 9+
Time: Tue & Thu,
4:30-6:30. Available Sep-May.
Elevation Bouldering Club is for young climbers who are
interested in a low-pressure team experience. Participants will
grow their climbing skills, build mental and physical fortitude,
make friends and become part of a larger community as they share
their love of bouldering with enthusiastic peers.
Tryouts
are required but are not ability-based. Club members must be
excited to take instruction and increase their technical
proficiency, and able to work well with teammates.
Club
is offered September-May. A minimum 3-month commitment is
required; participation for the full 9 months is encouraged.
Participants may opt to practice once or twice per week.
Tryout required.
Prerequisites: Prospective members should have some prior climbing experience (Ninja Club, Kids Climb Together, or equivalent). Enthusiasm for climbing and desire to learn are the most important requirements.
Tryouts take place in September. If you are interested in joining after the tryout date has passed, email youth@elevationgym.com.
$130/month
$195/month

Elevation Climbing Team
A competitive team for young climbers
who are exceptionally
dedicated.
Age: 9+
Time: Mon, Wed &
Fri 4:30-7:00. Available Sep-May.
Elevation Climbing Team is for dedicated climbers who are
passionate about skill mastery and excited to train at a high
level. Team members should be curious, open-minded, and willing
to push their comfort zone. They must also be kind, respectful
gym members and a positive example for the youth community.
Using
competitions as a shared goal and a powerful tool for
progression, participants will engage in structured training,
video analysis, performance and mental strategies, cross
training, mobility and more.
Teammates will form
lasting bonds and powerful life skills as they strive together
toward personal and shared goals.
Team is offered
September-June. Participation in the full team season is
expected. Tryout required.
Prerequisites: Prospective members should have prior climbing experience and climbing should be a primary extracurricular activity. Some participation in competitions is mandatory.
Tryouts take place in September. If you are interested in joining after the tryout date has passed, email youth@elevationgym.com.
$295/month