Youth Programs

Climbing is an excellent activity for kids. High Steppe Climbing Center offers educational, fun-filled climbing courses for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Our youth programs are designed to teach the skills and techniques needed to excel at climbing. This sport gives young people the opportunity to gain balance and body awareness as well as confidence and grit.

Details on class offerings dates and times are located on the HSCC calendar

 

Mini Monkeys, ages 3-5

This fun-filled program will introduce kids ages 3 to 5 to the exciting world of indoor rock climbing! Kids are innate climbers, as all parents know – give your little ones the opportunity to explore climbing in a safety-focused, fun-first environment.

Participants can expect to learn the basics of climbing, including an introduction to the gear we use to climb, tips on how to get up the wall, and lots of climbing-based games to promote a fun learning environment. All games and activities are non-competitive.

Parents are required to participate in this one-hour long class with their little ones helping to facilitate activities; but do not need any knowledge of climbing prior to enrolling. Harness and climbing shoes are included in the cost of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack and a water bottle.

Costs:
Classes are $14 each. Discount punch cards for 4 classes can be purchased for $43 / members and $47.50 / non-members, and can be used at anytime, whether in-a-row or spaced out.

 

Kids Rock, ages 6-9

This class gives kids ages 6-9 the opportunity to explore climbing with lots of fun skill-building activities, games, and challenges. Practices will include climbing, both in a harness and on the boulder, as well as off-the-wall activities.

The facility has been designed with young climbers in mind. Our coaching staff create a fun, learning atmosphere where students can develop their skill at their own pace.

Kids in this program will learn to use a harness and tie the figure-8 knot. Practices are held twice a week, for one hour each. Harness and climbing shoes are included in the cost of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack and a water bottle.

All rental equipment and cost of entry are covered in the program fee.
Costs – Member: $86.00 / Non-Member: $95.00 per 4 week sessions

 

Young Senders, ages 10-14

This class is designed for young climbers ages 10-14 who want to make rock climbing their thing. This program gives students the opportunity to learn climbing’s foundational skills and techniques through drills, games, and friendly challenges, as well as lots of climbing.

Participants will also have the chance to follow a carefully designed training program that will help them increase their strength, fitness, and flexibility. Practice time will include climbing on the boulder and the roped-walls, as well as on- and off-the-wall activities.

This program runs for 4 weeks, meeting twice per week, for an hour each. Participants should come prepared to learn and work hard. Harness and climbing shoes are included in the cost of the course. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle.

All rental equipment and cost of entry are covered in the program fee.
Costs – Members: $86.00 / Non-Members: $95.00 per 4 week sessions