Climbing Programs

Mini Mountaineers

Ages 3-5

This class is designed for climbers ages 3–5 of all experience levels, focusing on the age-appropriate development of foundational skills, helping returning participants advance, and ensuring everyone builds confidence while having fun.

• Upcoming Sessions
  • September 8/9/12 - 29/30/October 3
  • October 6/7/10 - 27/28/31
  • November 3/4/7-24/25/28
  • December 1/2/5-15/16/19  *three week session

• Days & Times

  • Tuesdays: 4 - 4:45pm |
  • Wednesdays: 4 - 4:45pm |
  • Saturdays 10-10:45am
  • Registration coming soon
  

Craggin' Kids

Ages 6-9

This intermediate-level class, designed for climbers ages 6–9 of all experience levels, emphasizes technique, teamwork, and the age-appropriate development of foundational skills—helping returning participants build on what they’ve already learned.

• Upcoming Sessions
  • September  10/11/12 - October 1/2/3
  • *September 14-28 (prorated three week session)
  • October 5/8/9/10- October 26/29/30/31
  • November 2/5/6/7- November 23/19*/27/28
  • November 30/December 3/4/5 (prorated three week sessions)
• *prorated three week sessions
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• Days & Times
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  • Mondays: 3:45 - 4:45pm |
  • Thursdays: 3 - 4pm |
  • Fridays: 3:45 - 4:45pm |
  • Saturdays: 11am - 12am |
  • Registration coming soon

Yosemite Youth

Ages 10-13

This advanced-level class, open to climbers ages 10–13 of all experience levels, focuses on belaying and advanced climbing skills, building upon age-appropriate foundational techniques to challenge returning participants and help them continue to grow.

• Upcoming Sessions
  • September 8/9/- 29/30
  • October 6/7- 27/28
  • November 3/4-24/25
  • December 1/2/-15/16 (prorated three week sessions)
• Days & Times
  • Tuesdays: 5- 6pm |
  • Wednesday: 5-6pm
  • Registration coming soon

Belay Class & Certification

Over the first two classes, participants will learn belay knots, technique, and basic climbing terms, with plenty of practice time during class. On the third day, we’ll administer Top Rope belay certification tests. This three-day class is designed for climbers ages 14+ with limited or no climbing experience.

• Monday: 6:15 - 7:15pm
• July 13th to July 27th
• August 3rd to August 17th 

Fees: $80 YMCA Members / $120 Non-Members
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Youth Climbing Club

Previous climbing experience required. Space is limited. This club is designed for youth who are dedicated to climbing and intend to commit to this program long term. Climbing Club Coach approval required.

• Monday: 5:00 - 6:30pm

For more information please contact the climbing wall supervisor, Claire Todd, climbing@whatcomymca.org

Fees: $150 YMCA Members / $240 Non-Members