Climbing is a great activity that engages kids mentally and physically. It helps build confidence and problem solving skills. It requires focus, attention to detail, and for anyone living in Colorado it's something everyone should try.

Our climbing programs are focused on engaging kids on a deeper level beyond simply playing on the rocks. While every camp kids learn about climbing and the outdoors they also get to learn things about risk, self advocacy and awareness, that become a foundation for capable adults. Our focus is on helping develop both climbing and decision making skills for a lifetime of enjoying climbing and the outdoors.

With amazing locations it's a great opportunity to get a different perspective in local parks, meet new people, and become better climbers!

Wish we had these for adults? Check out our Adult Climbing Camps.

Cliffhangers

This program is geared towards kids 8-12 who enjoy climbing but maybe are just getting started or are more interested in hanging with their friends and enjoying the outdoors. During this camp participants will:

-enjoy local climbing areas while instructors introduce them to new skills like how to belay or tie into their harness.
-learn about plants and animals in Colorado.
-learn safety skills for being outdoors.
-learn how to be good stewards and etiquette for climbing outdoors.
-meet like minded kids and socialize with new people.

Dates:
Colorado Springs: June 3rd-7th, July 8th-12th, August 5th-9th

Denver/Boulder: June 9th-13th, July 21st-25th, August 11th-15th

Meeting Times: 8:45AM-2:45PM

What We Provide: Transportation to climbing site from pre-arranged pickup, group climbing equipment, harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, certified guides.

Participants Provide: food and water for the day, weather appropriate clothing, transportation to group pickup location

Colorado Youth Climbing Programs

Ready to book your experience or have more questions?

Senders

This program is for kids who have previously attended camp or are really wanting to learn more and start climbing on their own. Generally best for kids 12 and older participants will progress under the watchful eye of certified instructors learning:

-basic climbing skills for toproping like belaying, tying in, and rappelling.
-sport leading skills like proper clipping, basic anchors and proper lead belaying
-placing traditional gear such as cams and stoppers, building traditional anchors where bolts are not available.
-multipitch climbing skills
-outdoor etiquette and outdoor skills.

Dates:
Colorado Springs: June 10th-14th, July 15th-19th, July 29th-August 2nd

Denver/Boulder: June 23rd-27th, July 14th-18th, August 11th-15th

Meeting Times: 8:45AM-2:45PM

What We Provide: Transportation to climbing site from pre-arranged pickup, group climbing equipment, harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, certified guides.

Participants Provide: food and water for the day, weather appropriate clothing, transportation to group pickup location.

Explorers Program

This intensive program is geared towards older kids who have a combination of significant desire and skill. Participants who have not participated in previous camps will need to climb with an instructor prior to participation or submit a resume detailing their climbing and outdoor experiences. Like any significant opportunity these also feature significant risk with more intense and involved objectives than in our regular climbing camps. Not sure if this is the right program? Give us a call at (719) 209-6649 and we'd be happy to give more details and help you decide if this program is right for them.

June 10th-16th The Desert West: After meeting in Colorado Springs participants will head the distance out towards the Western Slope where they'll get to explore desert climbing locations like Unaweep and the Black Canyon or more mellow days in Colorado National Monument.

July 15th-21st The High Alpine South: After meeting in Colorado Springs participants will head down around the San Luis Valley and Sangre De Cristos to enjoy some local cragging as well as some of the most classic 14er climbs in Colorado.

August 5th-11th The Craggy North: Participants will meet at crags west of Denver before departing for some of the most amazing locations in Colorado like alpine rock climbs in Rocky Mountain National Park, Eldorado Canyon and The Flatirons.

Locations: Click the registration for a more detailed itinerary. Specific itineraries sent before camp commences will include dates with specific camping and climbing locations.

What We Provide: While we expect participants to have most of their own gear we will provide any group climbing and camping gear needed. This includes harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, tents, stoves, and water purification. This will also include most food and transportation to climbing and camping sites.

Participants Provide: personal climbing and camping equipment such as sleeping pads and clothing for the week. A gear list will include full details of what they should be prepared with.

*Payment secures a spot in camp for the paid session. Registration details and schedule will be provided in the Spring. Additional information on participants will be requested late in the spring to ensure we have information on things such as equipment, any medical concerns, as well as sizing info for equipment and any goals participants may have.*