Rock climbing is a sport that children of all ages and athletic ability can enjoy and succeed in. Island Rock boasts several programs to satisfy all ability levels of children ages 7-15. In all programs your child will learn specific skills particular to rock climbing:

In addition to the technical skills of rock climbing, your child will gain fitness, self esteem and confidence while building life skills:

Climbing Club:
This program is for beginning and intermediate climbers as well as children who are interested in the social and recreational aspects of climbing.
 

Monday: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
 

$160 for 4 consecutive sessions

$400 - 12 sessions

$720 - 24 sessions
 

Drinks, snacks and gear rental are included.  Additionally, all club members will receive 15% off climbing shoes, harnesses and chalk bags at our gear shop.

 

After School Programs:
Our after school program is designed for children in grades 2-5.  This program gears instruction to the needs of younger climbers.  The staff is chosen for their ability to motivate and inspire elementary aged children.  We always maintain a low staff to child ratio to ensure a quality experience and lots of climbing.  The dates of this program follow the public school calendar.

Monday:  4:00-5:30pm

Wednesday:  4:00-5:30pm

$450 - 13 sessions

Drinks and snacks are included

Winter Recess Camp:

Come join us at Island Rock for a week of climbing and climbing related activities.

February 15th-February 19th

9am-3pm

Activities will include rappelling, ascending ropes (using mechanical devices and friction knots), mock leading on the lead climbing wall, slacklining, Tyrolean traverses, yoga, and of course - lots of climbing.

Youth climbers of all ages and ability levels are welcome.  Climbers will be broken up into age groups and instruction will be modified accordingly.

$300 if registered by January 1st, 2010

$350 if registered after January 1st, 2010

Team Island Rock:
This program is for the climber who has progressed beyond the beginner stage and is looking for a more competitive atmosphere. Climbers will be challenged to set personal goals and will receive proper guidance and encouragement to achieve those goals. Climbers who are interested in local competitions will be supported through this program.

Wednesay: 6:15-8:30 p.m. and
Friday: 6:45-9:00 p.m.
(Team Island Rock meets twice a week)

Drinks and snacks are included

**In addition to Wednesday and Friday’s team classes, your child will receive a full membership to Island Rock**
 

Youth Program Director:
Chris Robson
TeamIslandRock@hotmail.com

Chris Robson is a New York State certified teacher and coach as well as an American Bouldering Series certified coach.
Chris began rock climbing while attending college in Colorado. Over the past decade he has traveled the continent rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering.

In addition to his experience at Island Rock, Chris worked as an outdoor rock climbing guide for a teen adventure camp in Boulder, Colorado. Chris has extensive knowledge in nutrition, training, exercise, and physical fitness, stemming from his experience as a climber, varsity track and field coach and an Ironman Triathlete.

For more information about the competitions, please visit www.rockcomps.com