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.
 

School Recess Camps:

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

December 2011

December 26th - December 30th

9am-12pm

February 2012

February 20th - February24th

9am-12pm

April 2012

April 9th - April 13th

9am-12pm

Summer 2012

Session 1: July (Exact dates TBD)

Session 2: August (Exact dates TBD)

Activities can 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. 

Price: $225/week

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.
 

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

Head Coach:
Mark Leventhal

Mark began his climbing endeavors more than 13 years ago and has climbed all over the United States and Canada including such places as the Gunks in New York, Rumney in New Hampshire, HP40 in Alabama, Priest Draw in Arizona, Bishop in California, and Squamish in British Columbia to name a few.  Throughout the years, he has trained for and competed in many climbing competitions.  As a result, Mark was sponsored by Evolv Sports.

He has extensive knowledge in nutrition, training, and physical fitness stemming from his experience as a rock climber, mountaineer, and backpacker.  He has also recently started to endeavor in the world of triathlons and is training for his first Ironman in July 2012.  Kayaking, mountain biking, and skiing are some of the other sports he participates in.

In addition to serving as Head Coach, Mark is also Island Rock’s Vice President and General Manager.  In his spare time, he will be completing his Bachelors degree this Fall from Queens College in economics and political science.

Contact: Mark@IslandRock.net