Climbing Academy | Kids Rock Climbing Gym | Sender One Santa Ana, CA
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Climbing Academy

An 8-week introductory course for kids ages 6 and up
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This 8-week introductory course is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of climbing: technique, problem-solving skills, basic knot tying & more!

Climbing Academy
Booking Info

$475 / participant

Climbing Academy A: Ages 10-14

Climbing Academy B: Ages 6-10

Summer Accelerated Climbing Academy sessions start July 7 & August 4

Enrollment open now!

Please note: This class requires a minimum of two participants to run. Classes will be rescheduled if only one participant signs up.

Schedule

Our Summer Accelerated Climbing Academy is a 4-week program that meets twice a week (normally once a week for 8 weeks). Climbing Academy B (ages 6-10) meets for 1.5-hr sessions. Climbing Academy A (ages 10+) meets for 2-hr sessions. Please view the booking page for times and availability.

Family Benefits:

Climbers will receive a full-access membership for the duration of Climbing Academy. For the summer session climbers will receive a full-access membership for both 4-week sessions, July 7 - August 31! Parents may take our Intro to Climbing Class* for FREE! Parents may also sign up for a membership for $59/month (normally $113/month)!

Additional Booking Info

  • Attendance at the first class is required for your child to be eligible to join a recreational team.
  • All equipment is included
  • Register early, space is limited!
  • Full payment required to register.

Please Note:

  • Refunds will not be granted for cancellations. You may be issued credit for the amount paid.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will not be refunded OR credited, and all credits or coupons will be forfeited.
  • There are no make-ups or credits for missed days.

Curriculum

*This is a sample curriculum for Climbing Academy A (ages 10 - 13); curriculum may vary depending on class size and kids' climbing ability.

Week 1:

Rope Climbing

  • Gym rules & etiquette
  • Top Rope Climbing Essentials (How to Belay for Climbing Academy A)

Week 2:

Rope Climbing cont.

  • Top Rope Climbing Essentials
  • How to Belay (Climbing Academy A)

Week 3:

Bouldering

  • Bouldering Essentials
  • Intro to Body Positioning

Week 4:

Footwork

  • Introduction to Footwork Technique

Week 5:

Balance

  • Advanced Body Positioning & Movement

Week 6:

Climbing Vocabulary

  • Important climbing terms for helpful communication

Week 7:

Review

  • Intro to Climbing Drills

Week 8:

Graduation

  • Practice everything learned while climbing together

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