Youth Programs 2026-2027

Ages 11-17

Fall Session 2026 9/21/26 - 12/11/26

Please note our programming has changed as of Fall 2026!

Sign-ups will go online via a google form here on Aug 5 at 5pm. You will then be contacted by Aug 12 if you have secured a spot on a first-come first-serve basis. No calling or in-person sign-ups.

All participants must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian!
When signing up, please create the account for your child.

Refund policy: You must let us know at least 2 weeks in advance to receive a refund.

Financial Aid - Some financial aid is available for qualified climbers. For more details, click here!
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie@pacificedgeclimbinggym.com for details.

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Please give us a call (831-454-9254) if you have any questions! Check out our summer camps tab for more offerings!

Youth Belay Certification (ages 11-17) —2 day course

This weekend class is a prerequisite to our Recreational Team. 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.

Saturday & Sunday | 09/19/26 and 09/20/26 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Cost: $50 includes day pass, shoes, and harness rental for both days

Recreational Team (ages 11-17) —Twice a week for 11 weeks

Recreational Team (Ages 11–17) brings together climbing fundamentals, advanced technique, and physical conditioning into a single dynamic program. Built around a 3-step individualized training plan, each class bridges technical training, practice climbing, and conditioning. Students push their mental and physical boundaries, while tracking personal athletic milestones. Perfect for climbers seeking structured growth or preparing for our competitive team, Team Edge. *If you enroll in this course, please plan to attend the classes both days of the week.

Monday & Wednesday 4-6pm

Tuesday & Thursday from 4-6 PM

Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Youth Belay Certification Class and/or PE Belay Card.

Cost: $210/month membership contract (for 3 months) that includes a basic gym youth membership and rental gear for the duration of the class. Alternative $600 for paid in full contract.

Competition Team (ages 11-17) (invite-only)

Team Edge is Pacific Edge’s competitive climbing program, designed for dedicated youth athletes ready to push the boundaries of their physical and mental potential. Building on the discipline of our Recreational Team, this training focuses on advanced movement biomechanics, sport-specific techniques, and tactical competition strategy. Athletes train under individualized progression tracks to prepare for Youth Climbing League (YCL) events. Entry to Team Edge is by invite-only, following completion of our Recreational Team training plan, space-permitting.

Tuesday 4-6:30pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Thursday 4-6:30pm

Cost: $250/month membership contract (for 3 months) that includes a basic gym youth membership and rental gear for the duration of the class. Alternative $710 for paid in full contract.