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.
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: $27, including a day pass. $15 for members or those purchasing a stand-alone class (no day pass).
Youth Intro Class
An introduction to
climbing in the adult area.
Age: 6-14
Time: Saturdays,
12:00-12:45
Aimed at those who are new to bouldering, our youth intro class covers bouldering basics, including falling, new-climber techniques, chalk, and how to navigate the space safely.
Curriculum for this class is the same each week. For progressive climbing classes, check out our after school programs and team.
Youth Intro Class takes place in the adult area. Rental shoes are included.
Prerequisites: All ability levels welcome
Cost: $27, 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, Fri, 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.
$72/month
$144/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: 9-12
Time: Mon & Wed,
3:30-4:30. Available Sep-May.
Ninja Masters is for children, age 9-12, 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.
$72/month
$144/month
Members receive a 20% discount on after school programs.
Team
Elevation Climbing Team
An inclusive team for young climbers
who love bouldering and are motivated
to increase their skills.
Age: 9+
Time:
Variable. 2-3 practices per week, 4:30-7:00. Available Sep-May.
Elevation Climbing Team is for young climbers who are passionate about skill mastery and
excited to grow through their climbing journey. 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.
Competition is an optional focal tool for those who are interested. All 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.
Team is offered September-May. Participation for the full 9 months is expected.
Participants may opt to practice two or three times per week. Those interested in competition must
practice three times per week. Tryouts are required.
Prerequisites: Prospective members should have prior climbing experience; enthusiasm
for climbing and desire to learn are the most important requirements. Team members must be able to use
the adult climbing area safely and respectfully without supervision.
$215/month
$320/month
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.