Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Learn what climbing is all about
Our recreational youth programs are staff-led classes that meet once a week for 10 weeks. Our passionate coaches strive to support the development of a lifelong enjoyment of climbing both as a sport and as part of our community. 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.
Find out what program is best for your young climber and everything it has to offer below! After, click on your preferred location for specific class schedule and to join the waitlist
Spider Monkeys
Ages 4-6 | $144mo
Spider Monkeys is a great introduction for young climbers. Climbers will work on balance, body awareness, and overcoming fears through exciting games & activities.
Rock Hoppers
Ages 7-10 | $170mo
Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. Climber’s will learn the importance of fitness and team building while working on new climbing specific techniques and skills.
Climbing Club
Ages 11-15 | $178mo
Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. Climber’s will learn new techniques and build on prior skills to help them achieve their climbing goals.
Advanced Rock Hoppers
Great for climbers looking to improve their climbing skills or to prepare for our competitive team.
Completion of two seasons of Rock Hoppers required.
Ages 7-10 | $170mo
Advanced Rock Hoppers is for climbers that have taken our Rock Hoppers class for at least one semester and are looking to take their climbing to the next level. Climbers will learn the importance of fitness with additional climbing-specific workouts and endurance training, learn more vocabulary, and focus on goal setting. This class is great for a climber looking to hone in their climbing skills or to prepare for our competitive team, though a goal of joining the team is not required.
Advanced Climbing Club
Great for climbers looking to improve their climbing skills or to prepare for our competitive team.
Completion of two seasons of Club required.
Ages 11-15 | $178mo
Advanced Climbing Club is for climbers that have taken our Climbing Club class for at least one semester and are looking to take their climbing to the next level. During the 10-week season, all activities are climbing focused including introduction to lead climbing, speed climbing and crack climbing. Climber’s will learn more vocabulary, the importance of fitness with additional climbing-specific workouts, endurance training, and focus on goal setting.
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Monthly membership to climb outside of class and practice new skills
One Buddy Pass per visit (Student must be present to use, in class or out of class)
Free rentals, during and outside of class times, for Student and a Buddy
Free parent Starter Package (learn to belay)
15% off retail items in the Gear Shop
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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
Drop-in Classes*: $40 per class*Drop in classes are currently online offered in Grand Rapids
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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
*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.
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The option to join the Youth Class waitlist will be available year-round until it reaches capacity
Waitlists rollover each season. You will remain on the waitlist until an offer has been sent to join a class.
Wait time varies by location and age group
Click your location for more information and to enter the waitlist
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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.
Fall: September-November
Winter: December-February
Spring: March-May
Summer: June-August
Click your location for more information & calendar of season dates
Is your climber is interested in competitive climbing?
Check out the Planet Rock Climbing TEAM for more information and tryout dates