ASCEND Youth

Introductory Classes

Start here, go anywhere.

Read about the yoga classes we offer below. View the schedule and reserve your spot here!

Once you have completed your session of Youth/Family 101, any kids who want to continue climbing with organized instruction are encourage to join the A-Team. The A-Team is for anyone ages 6-18 who is interested in pursuing rock climbing for fun or competition. Successful completion of either introductory course or summer camp is a prerequisite for joining any of the A-Team levels. The A-Team runs for three 15-week seasons each year. Look for an email from the Youth Department at the beginning of the next open registration window to continue climbing with us! Registration windows are in December, April, and August.

Youth Climbing 101

A 4-week session designed to introduce a child to the sport of indoor climbing. An instructor will cover basic gym safety, etiquette, bouldering, auto-belay climbing, technique, lingo, and more! Kids aged 6-13 are welcome to join this introductory course, developed to give the confidence needed to have fun, be safe, and make friends in the gym! If a child is interested in joining the A-Team, this is the place to start! Four 1.5 hour sessions each month. Check the booking link for dates and times. Attending all classes is strongly recommended! Financial support is available. Please email [email protected] for more info.

Special reservations are available for an additional $200 per booking. Please allow about a week to schedule. Submit your request to the front desk of your location HERE.

Included:

  • Four, 1.5-hour sessions of small group instruction with a dedicated ASCEND coach

  • Full gym membership for the month of the class

  • Rental gear for entire month

  • 10% off in ASCEND retail shop

Family 101

A 4-week program designed to prepare a family to responsibly enjoy the sport of indoor climbing. Caring instructors will teach adults and children about basic gym safety, etiquette, bouldering, rope wall climbing, technique, lingo, and more! If you want your entire family to participate in a great sport together, this is the program for you! Class curriculum varies by facility. Four 1.5 hour sessions each month. Check the booking link for dates and times. Attending all classes is strongly recommended! Financial support is available. Please email [email protected] for more info.

Special reservations are available for an additional $200 per booking. Please allow about a week to schedule. Submit your request to the front desk of your location HERE.

Included:

  • Four, 1.5-hour sessions of small group instruction with a dedicated ASCEND coach

  • Full gym membership for the month of the class

  • Rental gear for entire month

  • 10% off in ASCEND retail shop

  • BONUS: Participants who start a monthly-renewing membership in the month following their 101 session will receive 50% off their prorated dues! This applies to all family members who took the 101 course.