SUMMER CLIMBING CAMPS
Vertical Endeavors Rock Climbing Camp offers children ages 6 to 16 the opportunity to learn proper climbing techniques in a controlled and fun atmosphere. In addition to our focus on fun, all of our camps promote awareness and understanding of climbing safety.
In addition to their passion for climbing, all Vertical Endeavors instructors must go through an in-depth training program prior to instructing any of our day camp programs. Our instructors bring years of knowledge to the table in both the art of climbing movement and the technical know-how of rope and anchor systems. Above all, our instructors' goal is to provide a fun, educational, and memorable experience for each camper and help them to achieve personal goals in a supportive and controlled environment.
Vertical Endeavors offers a variety of camp programs during various breaks from school as well as different "teacher in-service" and "conference" days. Check out our postings within the website or visit Vertical Endeavors for a brochure containing upcoming programs.
Base Camp (Ages 6-9)
Learn the basics of indoor rock climbing. No experience is necessary. Activities include cooperative group games, top-rope climbing, knot tying, rappelling and daily climbing games. In addition to our focus on fun, this camp promotes awareness and understanding of climbing safety. Your child will leave camp with a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment, as well as a deeper respect for safety in the sport of rock climbing. The week will culminate with a ride on our zip line and a pizza party. Bring a sack lunch and drink Monday through Thursday.
2010 Dates
- June 7 - 11 // 9am - 1pm
- June 14 - 18 // 9am - 1pm
- June 21 - 25 // 9am - 1pm
- July 5 - 9 // 1-5pm
- July 12 - 16 // 9am - 1pm
- July 19 - 23 // 9am - 1pm
- July 26 - 30 // 9am - 1pm
- August 2 - 6 // 9am - 1pm
- August 9 - 13 // 9am - 1pm
- August 16 - 20 // 9am - 1pm
Price/Session
- 1/2 Day Camps: $140 Members
- 1/2 Day Camps: $180 Non Members
Peak Experience (Ages 10-12)
Learn indoor rock climbing and belaying techniques at this camp and capitalize on any previous climbing experience you may have. Activities include knot tying and belay lessons, rappelling, using ascenders, and daily technique and movement classes on a variety of topics. This program will teach you to bring your climbing skills to the next level. The week will culminate with a ride on our zip line and a pizza party. Bring a sack lunch and drink Monday through Thursday.
2010 Dates
- June 7 - 11 // 9am - 1pm
- June 14 - 18 // 9am - 1pm
- June 21 - 25 // 9am - 1pm
- July 5 - 9 // 1-5pm
- July 12 - 16 // 9am - 1pm
- July 19 - 23 // 9am - 1pm
- July 26 - 30 // 9am - 1pm
- August 2 - 6 // 9am - 1pm
- August 9 - 13 // 9am - 1pm
- August 16 - 20 // 9am - 1pm
Price/Session
- 1/2 Day Camps: $140 Members
- 1/2 Day Camps: $180 Non Members
High Summit Adventure (Ages 13-16)
Learn fundamentals of advanced climbing and rope management skills that could be used in indoor or outdoor climbing, during rescues, or on longer climbs. Activities for this program include daily technique and movement classes designed to bring your climbing skills to the next level as well as a variety of mini-clinics meant to advance your rope management skills and your technical knowledge. Participants will experience lead climbing and lead belaying in either a simulated or real setting which will be determined by the climbing abilities of the overall group. The week will culminate in a vertical challenge course where the members of your group will put the skills you've learned throughout the week to use in this special group challenge. Bring a sack lunch and drink Monday through Thursday. A pizza party will take place on Friday.
2010 Dates
- June 14 - 18 // 1-5pm
- July 12 - 16 // 1-5pm
- August 2 - 6 // 1-5pm
- August 9 - 13 // 1-5pm
Price/Session
- 1/2 Day Camps: $140 Members
- 1/2 Day Camps: $180 Non Members
NOTE: A prerequisite for this program is that you must be able to pass a belay test on the first day of camp. If your belay skills are rusty or you're new to climbing, sign up for a Basic Safety Lesson before the start of camp and take $10 off (regularly $30).
