2019-CityROCK-circular-clear-bg

21 N Nevada Ave                   719.634.9099

Climbing camps

Climbing camps

Summer, School Holiday, and School Break Indoor Climbing Camps for Kids Ages 6+

Summer, School Holiday, and School Break Indoor Climbing Camps for Kids Ages 6+

School Holiday Indoor Climbing Camps

School Holiday Indoor Climbing Camp

4-day climbing camp

Spring break and summer break are coming up! Are you ready for some climbing fun? CityROCK’s 4-day camps might be the perfect match for those aged 6-14 who have a new or developing interest in rock climbing. Choose the morning 9 AM-12 PM OR afternoon 12:30 PM-3:30 PM sessions. (There will be lots of climbing during the 12 hours of camp — if your child is a brand new climber, you may consider signing up for a single day session first.)

Through sport climbing, bouldering, and spelunking in our unique cave classroom, CityROCK’s 4-Day climbing camp offers your young climbers a unique spring break experience. Along with learning the basics of climbing culture and technique, they will have opportunity to grow in teamwork, hone their problem-solving skills, and challenge their own fears and strengths. CityROCK’s coach-led activities will allow the participants to build on their experiences each day at camp. Whether your child is new to climbing or is already familiar, CityROCK’s 4-Day climbing camp can meet them in their climbing journey.

1-day climbing camp

CityROCK’s single day climbing camp might be the perfect solution for squeezing in some climbing adventure into your busy spring break! In this single session of coach-led climbing activities, your child will have the opportunity to sport climb, boulder, and spelunk their way through our unique cave classroom. Specially designed for children ages 6-14, CityROCK’s Climbing Camp can meet your child in their climbing journey. Choose either the morning 9 AM-12 PM session OR the afternoon 12:30 PM-3:30 PM session.

All participants need to have a current waiver with CityROCK for participation in climbing camps.  Please use this link to complete a waiver for your child before registering for climbing camp.

Climbing camps are non-refundable. 

1-day Spring Break

Friday AM
$ 69
  • Morning Session 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 29

1-day Spring Break

Friday PM
$ 69
  • Afternoon Session 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 29

4-day Spring Break

Monday - Thursday AM
$ 279
  • Morning Sessions 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 25 - 28

4-day Spring Break

Monday - Thursday PM
$ 279
  • Afternoon Sessions 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 25 - 28

1-Day Summer Break

Morning Sessions
$ 69 per session
  • Morning Sessions 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

1-Day Summer Break

Afternoon Sessions
$ 69 per session
  • Afternoon Sessions 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

4-day Summer Break

Monday - Thursday AM
$ 279 4 AM sessions
  • Morning Sessions 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

4-day Summer Break

Monday - Thursday PM
$ 279 4 PM sessions
  • Afternoon Sessions 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

1 - Day Spring Break

Friday AM
$ 69
  • Morning Session

    9 AM to 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 29

1-Day Spring break

Friday PM
$ 69
  • Afternoon Session

    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 29

4 - Day Spring Break

Mon - Thurs AM
$ 279
  • Morning Sessions

    9 AM to 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 25 - 28

4-Day Spring break

Mon - Thurs PM
$ 279
  • Afternoon Sessions

    12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Ages 6 - 14
  • March 25 - 28

1-Day Summer Camp

Morning Session
$ 69 per session
  • 9 AM - 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

1-Day Summer Camp

Afternoon Session
$ 69 per session
  • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

4 - Day Summer Camp

Mon - Thurs AM
$ 279 4 AM sessions
  • 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

4-Day Summer Camp

Mon - Thurs PM
$ 279 4 PM sessions
  • 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Ages 6 - 14
  • June and July

Summer Outdoor Climbing Camps

Summer Outdoor Climbing Camps

If your child is climbing the walls, literally, it may be time to take things to the next level!  CityROCK is offering Summer Outdoor Climbing Camps in collaboration with Colorado Climbing Company. This youth climbing program is designed to take young indoor climbers ages 8+ and prepare them for outdoor climbing. Participants will build basic outdoor climbing knowledge during these outdoor camps and learn about local plants and animals.

All levels of these outdoor climbing camps give children the opportunity to strengthen their confidence, advance their climbing technique, and participate in teamwork under the instruction of their climbing guides. THESE CAMPS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN CityROCK CLIMBING CAMPS OR OTHER YOUTH PROGRAMS AT THE GYM OR HAVE CLIMBED OUTDOORS IN THE PAST. AGES 8-12 and 12+.

5-Day Cliffhangers Ages 8-12 Colorado Springs

This program is geared towards kids 8-12 who enjoy climbing but maybe are just getting started or are more interested in hanging with their friends and enjoying the outdoors. During this camp, participants will:

  • Enjoy local climbing areas while instructors introduce them to new skills like how to belay or tie into their harness.
  • Introduce them to new skills like how to belay or tie into their harness.
  • Learn about plants and animals in Colorado.
  • Learn safety skills for being outdoors.
  • Learn how to be good stewards and etiquette for climbing outdoors.
  • Meet like-minded kids and socialize with new people.
Dates: June 3-7, July 8-12, August 5-9
Meeting Times: 8:45 AM-2:45 PM
Locations: Colorado Springs Climbing Areas (Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Canyon, Red Rock Canyon)
What We Provide: Group climbing equipment, harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, and certified guides.
Participants Provide: Food and water for the day, weather-appropriate clothing, and transportation to and from the climbing site.
Price: $599

5-Day Senders Ages 12+ Colorado Springs

This program is for kids who have previously attended camp or are really wanting to learn more and start climbing on their own. Generally best for kids 12 and older, participants will progress under the watchful eye of certified instructors learning:

  • Basic climbing skills for top roping like belaying, tying in, and rappelling.
  • Sport leading skills like proper clipping, basic anchors, and proper lead belaying.
  • Placing traditional gear such as cams and stoppers, building traditional anchors where bolts are not available.
  • Multi-pitch climbing skills.
  • Outdoor etiquette and outdoor skills.
  • Growing their climbing experience.  Campers will learn how to tie in correctly and how to properly belay all through hands-on participation with AGMA-certified instructors.

Campers have the opportunity to gain knowledge about local climbing areas and sustainability practices all while enjoying the Colorado outdoors.  All equipment is provided in this 5-day camp running from 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM Monday-Friday.

Dates: June 10-14, July 15-19, July 29-August 2
Meeting Times: 8:45 AM-2:45 PM
Locations: Colorado Springs Climbing Areas (Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Canyon, Red Rock Canyon). 
What We Provide: Group climbing equipment, harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, and certified guides.
Participants Provide: Food and water for the day, weather-appropriate clothing, and transportation to and from the climbing site.
Price: $599

7-Day Explorers Ages 12+ Colorado

This intensive program is geared towards older kids who have a combination of significant desire and skill. Participants who have not participated in previous camps will need to climb with an instructor prior to participation or submit a resume detailing their climbing and outdoor experiences. Like any significant opportunity these also feature significant risk with more intense and involved objectives than in our regular climbing camps. Not sure if this is the right program? Give us a call at 719.319.3716 and we’d be happy to give more details and help you decide if this program is right for them.

Dates:
June 10-16 The Desert West: After meeting in Colorado Springs participants will head the distance out towards the Western Slope where they’ll get to explore desert climbing locations like Unaweep and the Black Canyon or more mellow days in Colorado National Monument.
July 15-21 The High Alpine South: After meeting in Colorado Springs participants will head down around the San Luis Valley and Sangre De Cristos to enjoy some local cragging and some of the most classic 14er climbs in Colorado.
August 5-11 The Craggy North: Participants will meet at crags west of Denver before departing for some of the most amazing locations in Colorado like alpine rock climbs in Rocky Mountain National Park, Eldorado Canyon, and The Flatirons.
Locations: Click the registration for a more detailed itinerary. Specific itineraries sent before camp commences will include dates with specific camping and climbing locations.
What We Provide: While we expect participants to have most of their own gear we will provide any group climbing and camping gear needed. This includes harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, tents, stoves, and water purification. This will also include most food and transportation to climbing and camping sites.
Participants Provide: Personal climbing and camping equipment such as sleeping pads and clothing for the week. A gear list will include full details of what they should be prepared with.
Price: $1899

Want to browse the whole calendar? Click here.

Questions? Call us 719.634.9099 or email youth programs.

Hey, parents! Do you want to learn to climb with your kids? Or find a plan that let’s you keep up with their super kiddo strength?  You can learn to belay in our belay lessons. Or, sign up for one of our classes like Intro to Gym Climbing, Intro to Lead, or personal coaching