Youth Programs 2025
Ages 11-17
Winter Session: 01/13/25 - 02/21/25
All participants must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian!
When signing up, please create the account for your child.
Financial Aid - Some financial aid is available for qualified climbers. For more details, click here!
If you have any questions, please contact Oscar@pacificedgeclimbinggym.com for details.
Youth Belay Class - Two day class
This weekend class is a prerequisite to the FUN-damentals Climbing Class. Students will learn the skills necessary to safely climb on Top Rope at Pacific Edge. Curriculum includes equipment care & use, climber's knots, belaying skills, safety procedures, lowering, and climbing! After finishing the two-day course, students may take the Belay Test the next time they return to the gym.
Session 1: Saturday & Sunday | September 9th & 10th 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Session 2: Saturday & Sunday | October 28th & 29th 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Cost: $50 includes day pass, shoes, and harness rental for both days
Fundamentals - Twice a week for 6 weeks
This class is specifically tailored to youth new to the sport of rock climbing. Students learn and practice climbing fundamentals on all types of radical terrain, from slabs to overhangs. We emphasize safety & responsibility in a unique environment. This course is often repeated, however, some graduates are eligible for participation in either our Core Class or the Youth Climbing League.
Tuesday & Thursday from 4-6 PM
Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Youth Belay Certification Class and/or PE Belay Card.
Cost: $300 includes basic gym youth membership and rental gear for the duration of the class.
Core Class - Twice a week for 6 weeks
This class is a fitness intensive class that focuses on efficient movement, strength, endurance training, and intermediate to advanced climbing techniques. The class encourages students to push themselves both physically and mentally to achieve their goals with the support of our skilled instructors. Individual class sessions are designed so each meeting is split between roughly 1 hour of working out and 1 hour of climbing. Eligible graduates may move on to our competitive climbing team, Team Edge.
Monday & Wednesday from 4-6 PM
Course Prerequisite: Completion of Fundamentals, or instructor/manager approval.
Cost: $300 includes basic gym youth membership and rental gear for the duration of the class.
WINTER ONLY
Club rock-it - Twice a week for 6 weeks
This class is designed for young climbers who are ready to take their climbing skills to the next level. It is a hybrid class of our Fundamentals and Core class; combining the foundational techniques of beginner climbing with a fitness-focused approach to strength, endurance, and intermediate skills. With a balance of climbing practice and fitness conditioning, students will be encouraged to push themselves both physically and mentally, supported by experienced instructors in a safe and motivating environment. This class provides a solid foundation for climbers aiming to improve their technique and performance.
Tuesday & Thursday from 4-6 PM
Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Youth Belay Certification Class and/or PE Belay Card.
Cost: $300 includes basic gym youth membership and rental gear for the duration of the class.