The Kids Page
*Important*
All particpants under the age of 18 must have a Participant Agreement signed by THEIR PARENT. The agreement must be completed correctly and in its entirity. Anyone under the age of 18 that does not have a complete and correct Participant Agreement filled out will NOT BE ALLOWED TO CLIMB. We DO NOT accept faxed agreements. You can download the agreement HERE!
From our beginning in 1994, we have recognized the value of climbing to young people. We've worked to create many kid- friendly programs that combine fun and exercise with true learning experiences.
Our most popular offerings are listed below. Be sure to follow the linked titles to pages with more information.
Kids' Nite
One of our most successful programs, Kids' Nite was created for children between the ages of six and fourteen. This program gives children the opportunity to experience the vertical world in a safe, comfortable environment. With guidance from our experienced instructors, the children climb throughout the facility, at times playing familiar games on the vertical plane.
Our Kids' Nite program was named "Top Friday Night Kids' Adventure" by Washingtonian Magazine as part of their "Washington's Best" Issue.
- When: Friday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM
- Price: $20 per participant. All gear is provided.
- Minimum Participants: 1
- Maximum Participants: 5
- Minimum Age: 6 years old
- Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1
- To Register: Click here to check availability and / or register online. You can register right up to class time or book weeks in advance.
**All participants must fill out a Sportrock liability waiver, minors require parental signature.**
To Register
Sportrock Birthday Parties
Kids can experience the exhilaration of climbing in a safe controlled environment. It's not the typical birthday party adventure and that's what they'll love about it!
Rated one of the "Best Places to Have a Birthday Party" by Washington Families Magazine.
To Register
Junior Team
We created the Junior Team as a venue for cooperation, instruction, challenge and fun. It offers team members the opportunity to improve their climbing safety and technique at a personalized pace. Each child can choose to participate in Junior Team for fun or can choose to compete in climbing competitions.
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Summer Camp for Kids
We know the value of a smile at the end of the day. It's a small reminder of why we teach kids climbing. It's because learning to climb is fun, and because it encourages learning general life skills that can be applied every day. Our Summer Rock Climbing Camp doesn't set out to make kids all-star rock climbers but rather helps kids find ways to...
- Solve problems
- Make good decisions
- Act as team players
- Learn respect for others
- Enjoy physical recreation and the outdoors, and
- Do something healthy for their growing bodies.
To Register
Advanced Summer Camp for Kids
Our Advanced Summer Camp program builds upon the skills learned in our regular summer camp program. If you have already attended our summer camp program then this is the next step for you. This camp centers on learning to climb better through the use of unique and interesting body movements. This course will get your child climbing harder climbs then they ever have before. The participants will also learn more about the sport of climbing and the history behind it.
A brief look at the week's exciting activities for campers:
- Identify each child's needs and goals
- Learn advanced movement skills
- Learn advanced knot craft and rope handling skills
- Participate in group team building games that encourage trust
- Gain knowledge about different types of rock and its geology
- Learn the history behind the sport of rock climbing
- Have fun climbing!
To Register
Open Belay Program
Our Open Belay program will get you climbing quickly but under the careful eye and encouragement of a trained Sportrock instructor. Minimum age is 6 years old and the cost is $5 per climb. The Open Belay program is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
**All participants must fill out a Sportrock liability waiver, minors require parental signature.**