Youth Climbing
Buchanan Park Recreation Center has a 41-foot climbing pinnacle in its rotunda, available for open climbing and classes. Learn more about Climbing Classes, the Pre-Climbing Team, and Adaptive Climbing below. During the summer, there is an Outdoor Climbing Camp for youth to participate in.
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- Registration closes one week prior to the start of the class.
- We do not make age exceptions unless your child has a birthday during the session you are registering for.
- Each class requires a minimum of 4 participants. We will contact you to reschedule or credit you if less than 4 participants are registered.
- Missed Classes: In the event that your child misses a class, we will not be able to accommodate make ups due to space limitations. Missed days cannot be pro-rated for a refund or credit.
Adaptive Climbing (5 years and older)
For people of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities, our trained climbing wall instructors will help participants reach new heights with Adaptive Climbing Wall sessions. Climbing can help improve strength, flexibility and confidence.
Supervised Fun Climb (4 Years to 8 Years)
Supervised Fun Climb
Want to have some fun around The Pinnacle??
- We will keep our groms active during this time with a focus on basic movements when climbing, having FUN when climbing, and finish with some games to keep the energy up!
- These sessions will utilize our Auto Belay systems so that our young climbers can get on the wall safely and easily.
- Sessions offered on Tuesday or Saturday
REGSITRATION:
Beginner Climbing Classes (8 Years to 13 Years)
Beginner Climbing Classes
Want in intro to indoor rock climbing??
- This is the class for you!
- During these classes, students will learn proper warm ups, basic climbing movement, body positioning, and tools to manage the mental and emotional challenges of rock climbing!
- By the end of this course, students will be able to tie a proper Figure Eight Follow-Through knot, stopper knot, knowledge and use of proper climbing commands, and proper assisted belaying technique.
- **** There is no prerequisite class for this course, however, age restrictions are in place and are not waivable unless a birthday occurs during the session.
- Sessions are offered on Tuesday or Saturday
Intermediate Climbing Classes (10 Years to 13 Years)
Intermediate Climbing Classes
Took our beginner class and are not sure what to do next? Here is the next step!!
- In our Intermediate level classes, students will progress knowledge learned in our beginner courses. This class will also introduce route visualization, rope care basics, intermediate knot tying, independent and partner equipment checks, intermediate climbing commands, identifying improperly tied knots, and poorly configured belay devices.
- **** You must have taken the beginner course within the last calendar year or pass a Beginner Course exit exam with a lead climber before registration will be permitted. Age restrictions are in place and are not waivable unless a birthday occurs during the session.
REGISTRATION is open through March
Advanced Climbing Classes (12 years to Adult)
Advanced Climbing Classes
Ready to tackle the Pinnacle with advanced level skills?
- In our Advanced course, climbers will expound on knowledge learned during our Intermediate Course.
- Climbers will develop more strength, endurance, advanced techniques, technical independence, and an introduction to lead climbing.
- Students will apply their understanding of equipment, knots, hitches, communication, technique, movement and identifying unsafe systems to project advanced climbs, and set progressive goals for themselves.
- **** You must have taken the Intermediate Course within the last calendar year or pass an Intermediate Course exit exam with a lead climber before registration will be permitted. Age restrictions are in place and are not waivable unless a birthday occurs during the session.
