KIDS CLIMB

Boulder Area Supervision Education (BASE)

In an effort to minimize risk for boulder area climbers of all ages and abilities, children ages 9 & under are not allowed in the boulder area, outside of published youth bouldering hours, unless:

Accompanied by a parent who has successfully completed the BASE class
OR
Currently enrolled in a REC Team / Comp Team at the gym and accompanied by a parent

To read our gym rules and child policy, click here. 

An adult supervising a child bouldering

The BASE class is intended to be taken by parents or other supervising adults. This course provides a pathway for children ages 9 & under to climb in the bouldering area outside of scheduled open bouldering times.

Youth Bouldering Hours

Wednesdays & Saturdays: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Sundays: 1pm – 6pm

BASE Class Times

Sundays: 10:00am – 11:00am

Pricing:

Monthly Members: $25/person
Non-Members: $36/person

The concepts covered in this course include:

 

Introduction to Bouldering:

  • Where did bouldering come from?
  • Why are we so concerned about its risks?
  • Understanding the grading system
  • Identifying the best walls and problems for your kids

Risk Identification:

  • What risks exist on the wall?
  • What risks exist off the wall?

Risk Mitigation:

  • Proper falling & spotting technique
  • Moving around the bouldering area
  • Mitigating risks involving other climbers

 

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