ÜG’s Crag Akademie (ages 6-13) is a 10 week program that hopes to inspire and empower every climber to reach new heights, both on and off the wall. We strive to create a supportive and challenging environment where climbers can develop confidence, technique, and a lifelong passion for the sport. One of our key goals is to ensure that every climber learns how to belay and can successfully pass a belay test, equipping them with essential safety skills and responsibility. Additionally, we aim to prepare our climbers for a seamless transition into our Climbing Clubs, fostering resilience, teamwork, and a spirit of adventure along the way. Our coaches are dedicated to guiding each climber toward their personal best, helping them develop both as athletes and as members of our climbing community.

The interest list allows families to opt in for contact from our youth programs staff, if and when a spot opens in our upcoming Akademie classes. We strongly urge interested families to check the available dates BEFORE adding yourselves to the interest list. This way you won’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the session that works best for you!

Yes—within each group. We contact:

1. ÜG Members first, in the order they joined the list

2. Then non-members, also in the order they joined

All spots are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

No—the interest list resets every year, on December 31st.
If you don’t get a spot that year, you’ll need to rejoin the list to be considered for the next year.

New Akademie sessions will open on January 1st at 8am. Each session is only 10wks long and participants that our coaches feel would be a good fit for our climbing clubs will be invited to continue.

If there isn’t a spot available in your preferred session, we would encourage families to add themselves to our interest list. Our youth programs staff will notify you via text and email if spots in that session become available. Be sure to add (720) 230-6886 to your contacts so you don’t miss our messages.

No problem! While you wait for a class opening, you’re welcome to bring your child in to climb. Our staff will show you how to supervise them—no experience necessary.

Check out:

• First Visit Info

• Membership Options

• Punch Cards

You can request private instruction from our expert instructors here.