Climb Academy

Introducing Climb Academy! New this fall at High Steppe. We have redesigned our youth climbing classes into a progression pathway that allows participants to climb with peers in a supportive environment focused on skill development and becoming independent climbers in the gym setting.

HSCC’s Climb Academy is designed for ages 5-14 and welcomes climbers of all ability levels, from first-timers to advanced climbers. Using a 9-level progression series, coaches will evaluate incoming participants and assign them to the level that suits their abilities. The first four levels are coached during Climb Academy. Anyone who is assesed to be above level 4 will be promoted to our Climbing Club or Climbing Team.

Level Up Learning

Level 1: Discover

Basics – Start your climbing adventure. This level is perfect for newer climbers. We focus on safety, building a growth mindset, and key foundational skills.

Level 2: Explore

Technical Introduction – Learn to complete boulders according to the “rules of the game”. We’ll introduce technical skills and start building stamina.

Level 3: Progress

Dynamic Movement – At this point training becomes tactical. We introduce active body momentum, route planning, and specialized techniques.

Level 4: Send

Learning to Train – Our lessons will shift toward technical refinement, movement efficiency, physical stamina, and athletic self-reliance.

Schedule

Climb Academy meets Monday & Wednesday from 4:30-5:30pm. Each session will include 18 classes.

We will offer 3 sessions:

Fall: October – December
Winter: January – March
Spring: April – May

If you need rental gear a harness and climbing shoes are included in the cost of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle.

For more details, visit: highsteppeclimbing.com/climb-academy