Youth climbing Policies

Have a child interested

in climbing?

At Planet Rock, we love kids and are excited to welcome them to the world of climbing! However, climbing gyms (although super fun) can be dangerous spaces for inexperienced climbers of all ages. Like adults, kids are expected to share the space safely with other climbers and are subject to safety rules and gym etiquette expectations (listed below). 

All children, parents, guardians and guests must have a waiver on file prior to entering the main climbing areas of Planet Rock. Adults (parents or guardians) are required to fill out and sign waivers for all persons under the age of 18 years.

Parents are not permitted to drop children off or leave children under the age of 16 unattended inside the climbing gyms.

Climbing is an inherently risky sport and safety is our main priority, so please take the time to review our Youth Climbing Rules before visiting the gym. It is important to us that you come to the gym knowing everything beforehand so that we can give you the best experience possible.

Age Requirements

  • Minimum age to climb at Planet Rock is 4 years of age

  • Minimum age to belay at Planet Rock is 16 years of age

  • Children under the age of 14 must be clipped into auto-belays by an adult or guardian aged 18+

  • Children under the age of 16 must be closely supervised at all times

  • Children under 16 are not permitted in the weight room or cardio area unless directly supervised by an adult

  • Mobile infants that crawl, scoot, roll or otherwise move themselves need to be within arm’s length and closely attended by a non-climbing, non-belaying guardian at all times

Youth Climbing Rules

  1. All children, parents, guardians and spectators must have a waiver on file prior to entering the main climbing areas. 

  2. The required adult to child ratio for children aged 4-6 is 1:3

  3. The required adult to child ratio for children aged 7-15 is 1:4

  4. Groups of children must not exceed 12 youth participants. Interested in bringing a group of children to Planet Rock? Please submit your request to hello@planet-rock.com

  5. Parents are not permitted to drop children off or leave children unattended inside the climbing gyms. 

  6. Children are not permitted to climb on ropes unless accompanied by a guardian that has fulfilled our top-rope belaying requirements.