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<\/span><\/div>We have a whole bunch of offerings for your young climber! Let us help you find the best program that works for them…our categories below should help you identify general program goals<\/strong> as well as the age groups<\/strong>. Click on the appropriate link to learn more about each program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Classes<\/h3>\n
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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n- Jr. Crag<\/strong> Akademie <\/strong>(ages 6-8)<\/li>\n
- Crag<\/strong> Akademie <\/strong>(ages 9-13)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
This is typically the first step<\/strong> in our youth programs. Our Akademie classes<\/strong> are held once a week for 10-weeks<\/strong>. On top of introducing them to all the different aspects of climbing<\/strong>, the kids also learn how to belay<\/strong> (which is using the ropes to securely allow their partner to climb up and be lowered back to the ground), as well as a lot of foundational movement<\/strong> that will help improve their ability to climb harder routes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Clubs<\/h3>\n
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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n- Marmots<\/strong> (ages 6-8)<\/li>\n
- Chamois<\/strong> (ages 9-11)<\/li>\n
- Ibex<\/strong> (ages 11-14)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Once a young climber has successfully passed our Akademie Class<\/strong>, or they have earned their top-rope belay certificate from us and have passed a scheduled 15-20 min assessment with a coach, then they can continue improving their climbing skills by joining our clubs. Our clubs run once a week<\/strong> and are ongoing throughout the year<\/strong> without any long term commitments – although they are first come, first serve<\/strong> and there is often a waitlist to get into the club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>High School Club<\/h3>\n
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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n- Club <\/strong>(ages 14-18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
This is our primary program specific for high school teens<\/strong> that runs once a week<\/strong> to inspire and help give the teens active goals each week. This is an on-going club where teens can climb throughout the school year and the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Teams<\/h3>\n
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Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n- Team Grippen <\/strong>(ages 8-18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Our TeamGrippen<\/strong> is only available via tryout twice a year<\/strong> and has a 6 month (Team Sasquatch) or 1 year commitment (Team Yeti)<\/strong>. This program is designed to help take the young climbers to the next level<\/strong>. Team Sasquatch trains\u00a02 times a week and Team Yeti trains 3 times a week. Our coaches will work with the athlete and the families to help find the right team and competitive<\/strong> goals that suit them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Camps & Birthdays<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>We have a whole bunch of offerings for your young climber! Let us help you find the best program that works for them…our categories below should help you identify general program goals<\/strong> as well as the age groups<\/strong>. Click on the appropriate link to learn more about each program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This is typically the first step<\/strong> in our youth programs. Our Akademie classes<\/strong> are held once a week for 10-weeks<\/strong>. On top of introducing them to all the different aspects of climbing<\/strong>, the kids also learn how to belay<\/strong> (which is using the ropes to securely allow their partner to climb up and be lowered back to the ground), as well as a lot of foundational movement<\/strong> that will help improve their ability to climb harder routes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Once a young climber has successfully passed our Akademie Class<\/strong>, or they have earned their top-rope belay certificate from us and have passed a scheduled 15-20 min assessment with a coach, then they can continue improving their climbing skills by joining our clubs. Our clubs run once a week<\/strong> and are ongoing throughout the year<\/strong> without any long term commitments – although they are first come, first serve<\/strong> and there is often a waitlist to get into the club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> This is our primary program specific for high school teens<\/strong> that runs once a week<\/strong> to inspire and help give the teens active goals each week. This is an on-going club where teens can climb throughout the school year and the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Our TeamGrippen<\/strong> is only available via tryout twice a year<\/strong> and has a 6 month (Team Sasquatch) or 1 year commitment (Team Yeti)<\/strong>. This program is designed to help take the young climbers to the next level<\/strong>. Team Sasquatch trains\u00a02 times a week and Team Yeti trains 3 times a week. Our coaches will work with the athlete and the families to help find the right team and competitive<\/strong> goals that suit them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Classes<\/h3>\n
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Clubs<\/h3>\n
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High School Club<\/h3>\n
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Teams<\/h3>\n
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Camps & Birthdays<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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