Climbing lessons for kids
Our kids are very interested in rock climbing, we have no experience. Are there any gyms/organizations that offer lessons for kids (preferably on a weekend day)? All I've found so far are gyms that have open hours or adult workshops. Our kids are 7 and 10.
Oct 29, 2021
Parent Replies
Ironworks has programs for kids. You may need to add them to a waitlist.
https://touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/climbing-with-kids/
https://touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/youth-programs/
The same company that runs Berkeley iron works has other gyms not too far where there might be additional options for kids programs.
Berkeley Ironworks after school camp, ages 7 to 14
Great Western Power Co. in Oakland does a Saturday climbing camp for kids. They also did private kids' lessons on weekends in the past (pre-Covid), so maybe they will start doing that again soon.
The Touchstone gyms do (Berkeley Ironworks, Diablo Rock Gym, etc.)! They have kids classes, camps, teams, and clubs. They also do private lessons for kids or can teach you how to supervise/belay your kids. More info is on their websites: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/youth-programs/ or https://touchstoneclimbing.com/diablorock/private-lessons/