Mini Mountaineers
3-5 years
Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm
Oct. 4 - Nov. 1
Nov. 8 - 29
$45.00 YMCA Members
$75.00 Non-Members
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS
Our rock climbing classes and programs are a HIGH-light of the YMCA! Climbers can reach for their individual goals learning new skills and finding their inner strength.
Craggin' Kids Tues
6-9 years
Tuesdays, 2:15-3:15pm
Oct. 5 - 26
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
Oct. 5 - 26
Nov. 2 - 23
$45.00 YMCA Members
$75.00 Non-Members
Craggin Kids Thur
6-9 years
Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm
Oct. 7 - 28
Nov. 4 - Dec. 2
(no class Nov. 25)
Thursdays, 3:15-4:15pm
Oct. 7 - 28
$45.00 YMCA Members
$75.00 Non-Members
Yosemite Youth
10-13 years
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
Oct. 6 - 27
Nov. 3 - Dec. 1
(no class Nov. 24)
$45.00 YMCA Members
$75.00 Non-Members
Youth Climbing Class Information
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.
For more information, please contact Climbing Coordinator, Kailee Hibbs: climbing@whatcomymca.org
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!
Please note the following for Youth Classes:
- Harnesses provided.
- Must wear closed-toe shoes.
- Climbing shoes are helpful but not required.
- No sandals or bare feet.
Belay Class & Certification
This TWO-DAY class is for climbers with limited or no climbing experience. We will teach you to belay, help you build basic climbing technique and introduce you to climbing routes. YMCA belay certification is part of this course.
Ages 14 - Adult
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
October 6 & 13
October 20 & 27
November 3 & 10
December 1 & 8
$45.00 YMCA Members
$75.00 Non-Members