Rock Mill is a great place for youth interested in pursuing rock climbing as a sport. We offer several ways for kids to learn how to climb together–or to train and compete.
Youth Open Climb
Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9am – 11am
Kids ages 8-16 can climb for a discounted rate of $12 for the first climber, and $10 for any additional climbers from the same household.
From July 7th – August18th, youth climbers attending the Friday session will have the opportunity to participate in hour-long climbing conditioning sessions designed to prep kids for the fall climbing season on either our club or team program. This is a great opportunity for kids and parents interested in our youth programs.
YOUTH CLUB AND COMPETITIVE TEAMS
During the school year, youth have the opportunity to join one of our climbing clubs or teams to continue or deepen their climbing.
The Rock Mill Climbing Club is an experiential program where young climbers learn falling technique, basic climbing techniques, and climbing related fitness. The program runs one-hour twice a week throughout the 11-week session.
January 10, 2023 – March 23, 2023
TIMES:
TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Next session dates coming soon!
The Junior Team is a competitive climbing team designed for athletes competing in the D and C categories of the USA Climbing events. Athletes will practice twice each week to advance their climbing technique, learn new skills, and improve their fitness. Team members will compete in multiple local events both in bouldering and on top rope. Team members are required to have a USA Climbing competitor memberships.
Junior Team season runs from August 22, 2022 – May 25, 2023.
PRACTICE TIMES:
TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Team Rock Mill is an advanced competitive climbing team designed for athletes competing in the B, A, and Jr categories of USA Climbing events. Athletes will practice 3 times a week with the team as well as climb 1-2 times a week outside of practice. Team members will work on competition mindset, advance their climbing skills and technique, improve their fitness, and should have a goal of advancement in USA Climbing events. Team members will compete in both bouldering and rope climbing events.
Team Rock Mill season runs from August 22, 2022 – May 25, 2023.
PRACTICE TIMES:
MONDAYS 5:00pm – 7:00pm
TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS: 5:00pm – 7:00pm