Youth Programs - New Programs for 2008!
New Program!
YABC - Youth Auto Belay Certification Program
The Youth Auto Belay Certification for youth climbers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old includes an orientation to the Auto Belay safety rules and guidelines, a written test on gym rules and indoor climbing etiquette and a sufficient amount of supervised Auto Belay use. Upon successful completion of the Auto Belay Certification Program, climbers will receive a permanent Youth Auto Belay Card to be presented upon check in and warn on the harness indicating their certification status. YABC certified climbers do not require adult supervision while climbing the auto belays.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:45-4:30PM
Fee: $6 (Does not include day pass fee)
Lost Auto Belay Certification card replacement fee: $3.00
YCP- Youth Certification Program (ages 12-17)
Exclusively at the City Beach Rock Club, The Youth Certification Program (YCP) provides an opportunity for youth age 12-17 years old to become Belay Certified. In this class, we offer young climbers the opportunity to cultivate their interest of climbing into a lifetime of adventure. This is a two step process totaling 3 hours of instruction and training:
1st- Enroll in our regularly scheduled belay lesson Tue-Fri @ 7pm or Sat @ 11:30am.
2nd- Commit to a Saturday YCP follow up session, 1:30-3:00PM Saturdays with in two weeks of the original belay lesson. At the end of this session and with successful completion of both the physical and written belay tests, the YCP Belay Certificate Card will be awarded.
Fee: $29 for the two part class
Schedule: Belay Safety Class- Tues-Fri @ 7PM or Sat @ 11:30AM. Saturday follow up session 1:30-3:00PM
Mini Pebble Program (ages 3-6)
Pebble Program (ages 7-11)
I wish I would have started when I was that young. Your child with a little extra energy will be overjoyed to hear about this class. Our Pebble Program will teach your child safe climbing techniques and proper gym etiquette. Each progressive class will build upon the previous one and are lead by trained climbing instructors. As your child gains confidence and knowledge they will continue to be challenged in future sessions, designed to continue climbing and looking out for one another's safety.
Schedule: Every Saturday
Mini Pebble: Saturdays 9:30-11am
Pebble: Saturdays 9-11am
Fee: $20 one or $75 monthly membership dues
Try your first Pebble session for only $10!
New Program!
Junior Team in Training
If your child is considering joining the Junior Climbing Team, the recommended first step is to participate in at least one month of the pre-requisite Jr. Team in Training Program. Totaling 6 hours of training monthly, the Jr. Team in Training Program guides the serious team candidate through the process of YCP certification and strength & endurance training in preparation for the regiment and structure of the Junior Climbing Team.
Fee: $65 for four consecutive sessions and unlimited climbing for the month.
Schedule: Four consecutive Saturday sessions starting on the first Saturday of the month.
Times: 11:00am-12:30pm
Junior Climbing Team (ages 8-17)
Our Junior Climbing Team took 1st place in the Youth Climbing League (YCL) competition for 2007!
Junior Climbing Team is designed for youth age 8 - 17 years old that are able and willing to commit to a structured coaching environment. Team members will have the opportunity to work with our Rock Club coaches twice weekly. The program will focus on the following:
- Climbing movement techniques and climbing ethics and team participation
- Technical, mental and physical elements of climbing
- Competition level training and climbing strategies
Practice Schedule:
| Ages 8-12 | Mon & Wed 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Ages 12-17 | Tues & Thurs 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
Fee: $75 monthly membership dues
Youth Private Lesson (ages 6-17)
So the youngster can out climb you already. That didn't take long. We can still challenge them with creative and fun activities. The hourly private lessons are designed to enhance climbing technique and keep kids interested in climbing. Available by appointment only.
Fee: $45 for one-on-one $15 for each additional