Vertical Endeavors Climbing Camps offer children 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. Choose between our Base Camp and Peak Experience for a fun and age-appropriate option for your child. Additionally, our camps are offered as week-long or single-day sessions.
Please note: You will be charged a $50 cancellation fee if you cancel at any time after registering for a camp. Please see the Cancellation Policy below for our complete terms.
Our Camp Instructors
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 summer camp for each camper and help them to achieve personal goals in a supportive and controlled environment.
Week-long camps
Week-long camps are offered in the summer between May-August.
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 the sport of rock climbing. The week will culminate with a pizza party. Bring a snack, lunch, and water bottle Monday through Thursday.
Week-Long: $390
Cancellation fee: $50
PEAK EXPERIENCE (Ages 10–13)
Learn indoor rock climbing and belaying techniques and capitalize on any previous climbing experience you may have. Activities include knot tying and belay lessons, rappelling and using ascenders. This camp also includes daily technique and movement classes on a variety of topics. This program will teach you to bring your climbing skills to the next level.
Week-Long: $390
Cancellation fee: $50
One-Day Camps
Day Camps are 6 hours long and are offered year-round.
ONE-DAY CLIMBING CAMP (Age 6–13)
This camp provides a fun and age-appropriate environment to build the fundamentals of indoor rock climbing. Some camp activities include top rope climbing, knot tying and a variety of exciting climbing games.
This program runs 9 am–3 pm on select out-of-school days throughout the fall, winter and spring as well as during the summer months!
6-hour session: $90
Summer 2024 Calendar
Camps fill up fast, reserve your spot today!
VE Minneapolis
June 17–21
June 24–28
July 15–19
July 22–26
July 29–August 2
August 12–16
VE St. Paul
June 10–14
June 17–21
July 8–12
July 15–19
July 29–August 2
August 5–9
VE Bloomington
June 10–14
June 24–28
July 8–12
July 22–26
August 5–9
August 12–16
VE Glendale Heights
June 3–7
June 17–21
July 8–12
July 22–26
August 5–9
VE Duluth
June 24–28
July 22–26