Grand Rapids
Youth Program
Age Groups
Rock Hoppers (ages 7-10)
Climbing Club (ages 11-15)
Learn what climbing
is all about
Our recreational youth programs support the development of a lifelong enjoyment of climbing both as a sport and as part of our community. We encourage young climbers to progress as individuals both on and off the wall, challenging themselves to push beyond boundaries and experience something new. Confidence and self-esteem grow along with problem-solving skills, focus and spatial awareness.
Planet Rock’s recreational youth programs are a seasonal commitment. Each program runs for 3-months, and includes a gym membership and 10-weeks of climbing classes with coaching instruction.
Perks
Our youth program enrollment operates on a rollover system where current program participants receive priority for the next season during a rollover period.
Roll over window opens one month before the start of the next semester
Parents have 3 weeks to opt out of the next semester
Forfeited spots will be offered to members of the waitlist; first come, first serve
Pricing
The youth program enrollment bills on the first of the month for all 3 months of the program.
The monthly pricing for each program is as follows:
Spider Monkeys: $144/mo
Rock Hoppers: $170/mo
Advanced Rock Hoppers: $170/mo
Climbing Club: $178/mo
Advanced Climbing Club: $178/mo
Enrollment
Our youth program enrollment operates on a rollover system where current program participants receive priority for the next season during a rollover period.
Roll over window opens one month before the start of the next semester
Parents have 3 weeks to opt out of the next semester
Forfeited spots will be offered to members of the waitlist; first come, first serve
Seasons
Fall: September-November
Winter: December-February
Spring: March-May
Summer: June-August
Waitlist
The option to join the Youth Class waitlist will be available year-round
Waitlists will roll over each semester
Scroll down to enter the waitlist
Attendance
Youth class attendance is mandatory for this membership
Students with 3 or more class absences during a semester will not be eligible for roll over
Grand Rapids Youth Program Calendar
Winter Semester
Program Runs: Dec 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026
Class Dates: Dec 7, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025
Class Break #1: Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026
Class Break #2: Feb 15, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026
Spring Semester
Program Runs: Mar 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Class Dates: Mar 8, 2026 – May 18, 2026
Class Break #1: Apr 5, 2026 – Apr 11, 2026
Class Break #2: May 19, 2026 – May 30, 2026
Summer Semester
Details to be announced
Grand Rapids Youth Class Sessions
Rock Hoppers
Ages 7-10 | $170mo
Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes 3-months of unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 10-weeks of scheduled classes, climber’s will learn the importance of fitness and team building while working on new climbing specific techniques and skills. All of our programs focus on group instruction with an emphasis on one-on-one coaching, allowing each climber to have an experience tailored to their needs.
Schedule
Mondays: 4:30p-6:00p
Sundays: 2:00p-3:30p
Climbing Club
Ages 11-15 | $178mo
Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes 3-months of unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 10-weeks of scheduled classes, climber’s will learn new techniques and build on prior skills to help them achieve their climbing goals. All of our programs focus on group instruction with an emphasis on one-on-one coaching, allowing each climber to have an experience tailored to their needs.
Schedule
Mondays: 6:15p-8:15p