Junior Programs for kids aged 9-12 years old! In 2011 we added the Junior Program because of all of the requests from kids that felt left out as they were not old enough for our Regular Camps. It turned out to be a fantastic addition! This program is the perfect for kids that wish to climb every day and improve their personal climbing ability. We will meet each day at 9am at the Fox Mountain Guides center in Pisgah Forest and return by 4pm. All equipment is included for these programs and there will be opportunities to buy discounted gear from our store, Guides Gear Outfitters.
Each day of our Junior Programs are designed to teach climbing skills and inspire a life-long pursuit of the sport. You will get tons of attention from professional instructors on movement, risk management, and technical systems. Come join us this season and meet other climbing mad kids on these fantastic camps!
“Just wanted to let you know how much we Aayush, Aarohi enjoyed your camp this summer. They still can’t stop talking about it. Thank you and your team for making it a fun, safe and wonderful learning experience.” --Atul R. Mahableshwarkar MD
Key Points:
- For kids aged 9-12 years old
- No prior climbing experience required
- All equipment is included
- Three days of OUTDOOR rock climbing, we are not based in a gym!
- Day camp schedule, meets daily at Fox Mountain Guides Center in Pisgah Forest at 9am, pick up at 4pm
Cost: $350
2012 Dates: July 11th – 13th (Wed-Fri) and July 25th – 27th (Wed-Fri)
Book the Junior Summer Program Here!
Schedule
Day One: Arrival, Introductions, Bouldering. We start climbing right away. A bouldering session is the first thing we do, reviewing basic movement concepts and giving everyone their essential equipment (shoes and chalk). You will learn to wear a helmet and harness, how to tie in, how to belay, and lots more movement. With the basic tools in place, our adventure can really start to take off. In the afternoon climb at Looking Glass Rock putting the basic movement skills to the test!
Day Two: A full day of climbing at Cedar Rock in Pisgah Forest taking in the amazing views and climbs this area offers. We will do plenty of climbing and also introduce rappelling into the mix.
Day Three: Another packed day of climbing. We will climb some truly great routes and look at steeper climbing, crack climbing techniques and more bouldering! We will return to the Fox Mountain Guides Center by 4pm for pick up.