OUTDOOR CLASSES
OUTDOOR CLASSES
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
Routesetting
Sportrock has some of the best routesetters in the country and one of only a handful of level 5 USA Climbing Certified Routestters. They work hard to set the most creative, challenging, diverse, and fun boulder problems and routes. With all of our expansions over the years, we offer state of the art climbing terrain with the tallest walls in the Metro DC area.
WHO WE ARE
Our guiding pillars, ROCK:
Original
We are one of the first indoor rock climbing gyms in the country. Sportrock was founded in 1994 by a group of climbers who outgrew a home wall in Zich’s Garage, an unused auto garage shop. Even after 5 expansions over 26 years, we have stayed true to being a climbing gym rooted in top-notch climbing and building a strong community of climbers.
Community
Whether it’s within the walls of Sportrock or on a larger scale reaching out to various audiences. We use rock climbing as a platform to expand our community. We host a weekly Parkinsons Group, adaptive climbing, at-risk youths, fundraisers for various causes are just some examples.
Knowledge
We are committed to being a teaching/learning gym. With the addition of the Sportrock Performance Institute, Sportrock is committed to developing youth and adult athletes of every skill level, from beginner to high-performance athletes. Whether they only climb indoors or want to venture outside, we are committed to educating and preparing climbers to reach their goals.
CAMPS AT SPORTROCK
Please scroll down for a note on the health and safety measures we've undertaken to keep our campers protected. Read our Camp FAQs for additional information.
WINTER HALF DAY CAMP
Have a blast while getting much needed physical activity
Minimum Age: 6
Campers will spend the day playing games and climbing in a format designed to encourage physical distance. Campers will have a blast as they get much needed physical activity and interaction with their peers in a safe and supportive setting.
Alexandria: 9am-12pm
Sterling: 9am-12pm
$50
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Explore the world of climbing for a day!
Age: 6-14
Not sure if a week-long camp is the right fit for your child? Sportrock Day Camp is designed for kids who want to explore the world of climbing for the day! This camp is action-packed, filled with climbing, games, and fun from 9am until 3pm. Day Camp is the perfect way for your child to spend the day this summer! All camps require advanced registration – we do not accept drop-ins.
No prerequisites. Indoors only
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00am-3:00pm
$90/day
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INDOOR BASE CAMP
A great place to start for new climbers!
Age: 8-14
Our five-day Indoor Base Camp (IBC) introduces kids to rock climbing at our indoor facilities. From climb time to large-scale obstacle courses, this week is jam-packed with activities. This is a great place to start for brand new climbers, and young climbers looking to up their technical climbing skills! Note: All camps require advanced registration – we do not accept drop-ins.
No prerequisites. Indoors only
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00am-3:00pm
$425/week
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP
Take rock climbing camp to the next level!
Age: 10-16
This five-day camp teaches advanced climbing techniques and strength building while educating kids on the sport of climbing. Campers will spend time indoors and outdoors throughout the week.
Prerequisites: Sportrock Belay Certification
Schedule:
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Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | Indoors | 9:30am-3:30pm
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Tuesday-Thursday | Outdoors | 9:00am-3:00pm
$475/week
OUR CAMPS HAVE BEEN AWARDED AS:
SARS-COV-2/COVID-19 HEALTH GUIDELINES
Dear Sportrockers,
I want to start by saying that summer is always an exciting time for Sportrock, and our Summer Camp programs are a huge reason why! With that said, this year has been quite a challenge and has presented us with a lot of uncertainty. I can personally appreciate how difficult this uncertainty has made it for businesses and families to plan for the future. I can also understand how this uncertainty could lead to unease regarding the health and well being of loved ones. As an organization, we have spent a significant amount of time carefully reading guidelines and seeking out advice from experts to help inform our decision making.
I hope you find a measure of comfort in the following steps that Sportrock has pledged to take in order to provide the safest and most enjoyable camp experience possible:
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Sportrock Summer Camps will tentatively begin running the first week in July
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Summer Day Camps will start July 1st
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Outdoor Adventure Camp and Indoor Base Camp will start July 6th
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We will reduce the maximum capacity of our camps this season by 50%
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Camps will be broken down further into smaller “pods” with a 6:1 ratio or smaller
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Each pod will be assigned a single counselor for each day.
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Each pod will be assigned a “home base” in the gym, where they will meet every day in the morning, have lunch, and wait for pickup
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Campers and staff will not mix between “pods”
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Camps will have staggered pick up and drop off times, which will be communicated prior to your camp start date
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All campers and staff will be required to wear face coverings in the gym
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Parents are encouraged to pack a face-covering each day, but we will have face coverings available for those who forget.
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The curricula for redesigned for camps to ensure social/physical distancing remains in place
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Increased hygiene will be promoted, and the facility will increase cleaning and sanitizing measures
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Sportrock will not be using the vans as transportation this year
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On outdoor climbing days during our Outdoor Adventure Camp, pickup and drop off will happen at the park
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Sportrock Outdoor Adventure Camp will not be going rafting this year
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Sportrock will continue to be vigilant regarding the health of both campers and staff. If it is found that a camper has come into contact with an individual who has contracted COVID-19, we will notify affected parents
Safely providing a quality summer camp experience is a responsibility Sportrock as an organization, and I myself personally take very seriously. While this summer season will certainly look different than in years past, Sportrock is excited about the prospect of getting the kids climbing again! I hope you will consider Sportrock for future camps, birthdays, or an awesome family outing!
If you have any questions regarding Sportrock’s youth programming or our COVID-19 mitigation measures, please feel free to email me at jeff@sportrock.com.
Kind regards,
Director of Youth Programs,
Jeffrey Shor