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.

Useful Information

Youth Climbing Classes

Fees for each session: $80 YMCA Members / $120 Non-Members
Each session consists of four classes.

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
    • Jan 13/14 - Feb 03/04
    • Feb 10/11 - Mar 03/04
    • Mar 10/11 - Mar 31/Apr 01
  • Days & Times
  • Mini Mountaineers

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
    • Jan 12/15/16/17 - Feb 02/05/06/07
    • Feb 09/12/13/14 - Mar 02/05/06/07
    • Mar 09/12/13/14 - Mar 30/Apr 02/03/04
  • Days & Times
Craggin' Kids

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
    • Jan 13/14/17-Feb 03/04/07
    • Feb 10/11/14 - Mar 03/04/07
    • Mar 10/11/14 - Mar 31/Apr 01/04
  • Days & Times
Yosemite Youth

Additional Climbing Programs

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: 6:45 - 7:45pm
  • Jan 12 to Jan 26
  • Feb 02 to Feb 16
  • Feb 23 to Mar 09
  • Mar 16 to Mar 30

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


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