Summer Camp

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.

Sportrock's five-day curriculum introduces children to rock climbing, both indoors and out. Our course is centered on our indoor facilities where we spend four of the five camp days. The indoor gyms allow us to better control the climate and the terrain thereby enhancing the learning atmosphere and ensuring that each child receives all the attention, guidance and instruction they need and deserve.

On the fifth day the camp travels outdoors to Great Falls in Virginia. The outdoor class is a day of fun and adventure as our instructors guide the kids on and around real rock, learning to climb on it, about how it got there and how to preserve it for future generations.

A brief look at the week's exciting activities for campers:

• Identify each child's needs and goals
• Acquire basic climbing safety skills
• Participate in group team-building games to encourage trust
• Instruction in the basic skills of top roping
• How to engage, or contact, the climbing surface
• Learn movement skills used for climbing
• Gain knowledge about different types of rock and its geology
• Have fun climbing!

What Our Instructors Know

Our instructors know that camp is a great time for kids to learn about themselves and those around them. They know that building trust is a huge responsibility, and it's one they take seriously. Whether it's managing safety systems or teaching children new skills, they are dedicated to ensuring that no matter what the day may bring everyone is comfortable.

In addition to being experienced climbers, our instructors are also trained in the care of children. This translates to people who are prepared for all types of situations. They are versed in accident prevention measures and emergency procedures. All possess First Aid and CPR certifications with lead outdoor instructors additionally certified as American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Top Rope Instructors.

Details

• Schedule: Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM
• Format: Coed
• Ages: 9-14

Cost:

$300 per session with $150 deposit due at registration and the remaining $150 balance due the first day of camp.

• Discounts: Sportrock members receive a $25 discount; Siblings receive a $25 discount. This will be reflected upon payment of your balance.
• Instructor-to-Student Ratios: 1:6 indoors, 1:4 outdoors, with one lead instructor and two assisting instructors 12 kids per session, one session per week per gym.
• Gear: Camp tuition includes rental of climbing equipment for the week.
• Terms: A deposit of $150 is required. Balances are due the first day of the start of a child's session. Deposits are refundable five weeks prior to the start of your child's session. You must reschedule or cancel five weeks before the start of your session. Deposits are nonrefundable if any changes are made within five weeks of the session start-date.
• Extended Care. Available for each day of camp until 5:00pm. The cost is $75 for the week. Please contact the staff for more details and to make reservations for extended care.
• Transportation: Sportrock has a 15-passenger van that it will use for purposes of transporting the children to and from the gym to the outdoor site only. Parents are responsible for transporting children to the gym each day of camp.

For additional Summer Camp registration information please call Sportrock at 703-212-7625.