The Family Climbing Program
 | WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS? |
The Family Climbing Program is designed to get families climbing together as fast as possible. Parents will learn how to tie-in, belay skills and good climbing practices. While mom and dad are in class, the kids get an introduction to climbing from our staff. They'll get a kids orientation to The Rock Club and plenty of supervised climbing. We do all the belaying. Then, after passing the belay test, you're good to climb at TRC any time you want.
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THE FAMILY CLIMBING PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- 60 minute class for the parents. Parents learn and practice belay skills while the kids climb with our staff.
- 60 minutes of supervised group climbing with your kids while your instructor facilitates and ensures that your skills are rock-solid
- Special emphasis is placed on children’s climbing issues and safety
- Full equipment rental for all, including harnesses and shoes
- Free climbing on the day you take the classes
- A free day pass and equipment rental for another visit
Save 15% when you make reservations with another family.
The Family Climbing Program is even better if you do it with friends! The program is more fun because you know the group. And everybody's up to speed so you can mix-and-match participants at your next visit!
NUTS & BOLTS
Family climbing is limited to 6 adult participants per class. There's no limit to the number of kids, but we do need to know headcount. Adults take a provisional belay test after the class. The final belay test is given after the next visit. Reservations are required. Please check our calendar page for scheduling.
Price: $60 for each adult (or 14 and up) and $30 for each child under 14.
Times: Please see our calendar page for an up-to-date schedule.
Ages: The Family Climbing Program is designed for families with kids between the ages of 5 and 13. If you also have teens 14 and up they can join you. Then they can belay for younger siblings any time they (or you) want.
Class Size: Minimum class size is 2 adults. Maximum is 6. There's no limit for the number of kids.
Reservations: Strongly recommended. Walk-ins will only be accepted if there's room. Want to come with your own group? Just put together your own group of friends or family members. You'll all get a 15% discount and we'll schedule a session whenever you want!
Clothing & gear: We provide all the climbing gear. Clothing should allow freedom of movement. Very baggy clothes may make the harness difficult to fit. What's comfortable for yoga works great. So does anything containing Spandex.