Island Rock's Recreational Youth Programs are perfect for climbers ages 4+ who are looking for weekly climbing programs in a fun and encouraging environment!
SPRING 2026 SEASON ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!(Season begins SUNDAY, April 5!)
Email Youth Program Director Xavier Perez for more information: [email protected]
Ages 4-5: Pinchers
This program is designed for the youngest climbers at Island Rock! Participants will climb top ropes with an instructor in a small group setting staffed on a 1-3 coach to climber ratio.
- Saturdays or Sundays: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
- 1 Day/Week - $415
- Trial Day - $50.00
Gear rental included in price, no climbing experience necessary.
Ages 6-8: Crimpers
Participants will try climbing while harnessed in & belayed by coaches through beginner instruction, fun climbing games & other activities in this 1-hour session staffed on a 1:3 coach-to-climber ratio.
- Saturdays or Sundays: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- 1 Day/Week - $525
- Trial Day - $50
Gear rental included in price, no climbing experience necessary.
Ages 8-12: Grippers
*Tailored to the group's unique strengths and abilities; fun, creative & supportive atmosphere. Participants will experience multiple disciplines of climbing while building upon skills and progressing through new curriculum weekly!*
- Tuesdays: 5:00 - 7:00 PM -or- 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursdays: 5:00 - 7:00 PM -or- 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- 1 Day/Week - $599
- 2 Day/Week - $1099
- Trial Day - $50.00
Gear rental included in price, no climbing experience necessary.
Ages 13+: Teen Crushers
Climb & socialize in a supervised environment. Skills taught included: climbing, belaying, rappelling, healthy living, physical fitness & positive thinking.
- Tuesdays: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Thursdays: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- 1 Day/Week - $575
- 2 Day/Week - $1049
- Trial Day - $50.00
Gear rental included in price, no climbing experience necessary.
Homeschool Programs: Ages 6+
Designed for student athletes that are homeschooled and are looking to supplement Physical Education class in a fun and social environment!
- Tuesday: 1-3 PM
- Thursday: 1-3 PM
- 1 Day/Week - $575
- 2 Day/Week - $1049
- Trial Day - $50
Gear rental included in price, no climbing experience necessary.
Schedule Overview
Check out the Calendar for the full schedule
- Spring Season - 12 weeks - April through June
Schedule:
- Week 1: Week of April 5
- Week 2: Week of April 12
- Week 3: Week of April 19
- Week 4: Week of April 36
- Week 5: Week of May 3
- Week 6: Week of May 10
- Week 7: Week of May 17
- Week 8: Week of May 24
- Week 9: Week of May 31
- Week 10: Week of June 7
- Week 11: Week of June 14
- Week 12: Week of June 21
- Week 13: MAKE UP WEEK - Week of June 28
(Mid-Season Enrollment Available)
- Summer Season – 8 weeks – July - August
- Fall Season – 12 weeks - September - December
- Winter Season - 12 weeks - January - March
