Vertex Youth Programs
We offer a variety of experiences for kids interested in an alternative to traditional sports. Our programs focus on building confidence, motivation, trust and both physical and mental fitness. Our experienced coaches provide a fun and supportive environment, promoting a healthy lifestyle and the importance of respecting ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Ages 7-9 – Mini Monkeys
Mini Monkeys is perfect for beginner climbers. It’s a fun and exciting introduction to climbing’s vertical world. Through climbing related games and activities the participants of this program will gain focus and confidence while developing their teamwork and problem solving skills. Our high instructor-to-climber ratio provides a quality environment for these little monkeys to burn off energy in a supportive and fun environment.
Group 1: Monday 2:30-4 pm
Group 2: Monday 4–5:30 pm
Group 3: Wednesday 2:30-4 pm
Group 4: Thursday 3:30-5pm
Group 5: Sunday 11am-12:30pm & 4–5:30 pm
$155/month. These groups fill up quickly, but we do have wait lists. To sign up or to learn more contact our Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Cleveland.
Ages 10-17 – Young Climber’s Club
This program is open to young climbers of all abilities who want an instructional environment that will help them reach their personal climbing goals. This non-competitive program will give each climber the opportunity to learn and develop climbing technique while improving their physical and mental strength.
Group 1: Wednesday 4–5:30 pm
Group 2: Saturday 2:30–4 pm
Group 3: Saturday 4–5:30 pm
Group 4: Sunday 2:30–4:00 pm
Group 5: Monday 5:30-7 pm
Group 6: Wednesday 5:30-7 pm
$155/month. These groups fill up quickly, but we do have wait lists. To sign up or to learn more contact our Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Cleveland.
Ages 10-17 – Young Climber’s Club PLUS
YCC Plus is a 5-week program designed to give your child the technical skills needed to enhance their climbing abilities, and take their climbing to the next level. Each week YCC PLUS will meet for a two-hour class where we provide a guided warmup, introduce a new climbing concept, and practice the skills with a coach!
Thursday 5–7 pm
Next series: January 5th – February 2nd
$165 as an add on to YCC, $190 as a standalone program. To sign up or to learn more contact our Youth Program Coordinator, Sarah Cleveland.
To enroll your child in our youth climbing program, you will need to fill out and sign our Youth Program Policies & Procedures form.