Youth

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 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).

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.

Members receive a 20% discount on after school programs.

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.

Members receive a 20% discount on after school programs.

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.

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.

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.