Youth Climbing Classes

Toddlin’ Climbing Class

This 60 minute class allows our littlest climbers to get comfortable with climbing in a friendly and non-intimidating atmosphere. Parents are part of each class and are required to participate.

Scramblers Team

Welcome to the start of climbing little ones! This is our non-competitive climbing club. Come out, learn, have fun and get climbing with our skilled climbing instructors.

Rec Team

The VR Rec Team is our climbing club for all kids 7+ with or without prior experience. Climbers are grouped based on age and ability. Come out, learn, have fun and get climbing with our skilled climbing instructors to eventually move up to the VR Junior Team!

Junior Team

The VR Junior Team is our higher-level climbing Team. Want to take your climbing to the next level? Come for a try-out, learn, have fun and get climbing with our skilled climbing instructors. The requirement is based on climbing level and interest to advance. No Climbing Experience? Start with the Rec Team and advance!

Homeschool Climbing Team

The VR Homeschool Team is our Homeschool climbing club for all kids 5+ with or without prior experience. Climbers are grouped based on age and ability. Come out, learn, have fun and get climbing with our skilled climbing instructors.

Private Instruction

Meet our Climbing Instructor, Shane Oldenburg. Shane has been climbing at VR for over 8 years and runs our Meetup Groups. He has worked as a route setter and is a Climbstrong Performance Climbing Coach and A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer. He climbs 5.13 in the gym and 5.12 outdoors and has the particular skills and training to help you improve your climbing and break into new grades. During the day Shane teaches AP Psychology and raises 3 kids with his wife Krista. Contact Shane to discuss how he can help you take your climbing to the next level!

Coaching Options:

• 1:1 Session: $80 per hour
• Packages: 5 lessons for $350
• Full-Time Coaching: This package is a monthly subscription that provides one live coaching session per month and weekly feedback through video analysis. I will be able to continually monitor your progress and direct your training. This is the best option if you want to take your climbing to the Next Level: $150 per month (3 month minimum)).

Indoor Climbing Camps

Vertical Rock Gym’s Indoor Climbing Camp is a Monday through Thursday half-day indoor climbing camp for your little climbers.

Kids will be introduced to age-appropriate safety skills, workouts, and games while climbing and challenging themselves in our safe, supervised environment.