Mini Mountaineers
3-5 years
Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm
June 2 - 23
$45 YMCA Members
$60 Program Members
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Our youth classes are separated by age, and will teach age-appropriate skills. Each class is open to climbers of all experience levels. We will focus on teaching foundational skills, but will also help participants build upon skills on an individual basis, so climbers always feel that they are progressing.
Craggin' Kids
6-9 years
Choose the day & time that fits your schedule:
Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm
June 7 - 28
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
June 2 - 23
$45 YMCA Members
$60 Program Members
Yosemite Youth
10-13 years
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
June 1 - 22
$45 YMCA Members
$60 Program Members
Mini Mountaineers, Craggin Kids, Yosemite Youth
Our youth classes are separated by age, and will teach age-appropriate skills. Each class is open to climbers of all experience levels. We will focus on teaching foundational skills, but will also help participants build upon skills on an individual basis, so climbers always feel that they are progressing.
Mini Mountaineers and Craggin Kids: active parent participation is encouraged, but not required! Parents who are YMCA belay certified are welcome to belay during these classes.
Skills we will teach (as appropriate):
- Types of holds
- Climbing techniques
- Harnesses
- Figure 8 knot
- Climbing routes
- Safety
- Introduction to belaying (ages 10+)
Our goal is to help young climbers...
- Build confidence
- Overcome fears
- Work with others
- Take responsibility
- Have fun!