Youth Programs
Summer Climbing Camps 2013!
Spire Climbing Center is proud to offer week long summer youth camps for kids age 5 – 16. Our summer camps are a great way for kids and teens to learn the essentials of climbing or to take their skills to the next level. Our experienced instructors will engage campers in fun challenging activities, that build strength, confidence, focus, trust and teamwork. All camps are geared for both new and returning campers of all abilities.
Monkey Mania – Ages 5 to 8
Spire’s Monkey Mania engages kids in climbing, and climbing related games and activities. Camps include an hour of yoga each week and an indoor challenge course. Instructor ratio 1:5.
Camp Dates: June 24 - June 28, July 1 - 5 (4days, no 4th; $125), July 8 - 12, July 29 - August 2, August 12 - 16
Time: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12pmPrice: $155 non-member $140 member (Includes snacks and a T-shirt)
Rock Warriors – Ages 8 - 11
Our experienced instructors teach campers essential climbing skills including knot-tying, belaying, rappelling, climbing protocol and climbing technique. Camps include an hour of yoga each week and an indoor challenge course. To top the week off, an outdoor climbing field trip will be offered Fridays for participants 10 years and older. Instructor ratio 1:5.
Camp Dates: June 17 - 21, July 1 - 5 (4 Days, no 4th; $125), July 15 - 19, July 22 - July 26, August 5 - 9, August 19 - 23
Time: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12pm
Friday outdoor field trip 8:30am - 1:30pm (Optional)Price: $155 non-member $140 member (Includes snacks and a T-shirt)
Outdoor field trip an additional $65
Rock Stars – Ages 11 - 16
Spire’s Rock Stars is for older kids and teens of all abilities. Climbers will gain hands on experience with rappelling, belaying, knot tying, leading, crack climbing and building anchors. Through exciting games and challenges, climbers will develop discipline and focus. Participants have the option to go on an outdoor field trip on Fridays to test their new skills out on real rock. Instructor ratio 1:5.
Camp Dates: June 24 - June 28, July 8 - 12, July 29 - August 2, August 12 - 16
Time: Monday - Friday 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday outdoor field trip 8:30am - 1:30pm (Optional)
Price: $155 non-member $140 member (Includes snacks and a T-shirt)
Outdoor field trip an additional $65
For details and registration call 586-0706 or stop in at Spire.
Pre-registration and a $45 non-refundable deposit required for all Summer Camps.
Participants under 18 must have a Spire Climbing Center release signed by parent or legal guardian.
Summer Pre-School Class
Spire offers two summer pre-school sessions. This class meets for 1 hour once a week for 5 weeks, and exposes kids to climbing and the climbing gym as well as other climbing oriented games and exercises. We'll get your pre-schooler on a rope and climbing our walls. Staff to climber ratio 1:4.
Dates: June/July Session: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16
July/August Session: July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 30
Time: 12 - 1pm
Cost: $62.50/ non-members; $50 members; or $15 per individual session
New! Saturday Morning Class
Saturday morning classes will be 6 week sessions. There will be two classes running at the same time, one for pre-schooler (ages 3-4) and the other ages 5-9. Spire is closed to the general public at this time, and is open only for these classes. Classes will include lots of roped climbing (instructor: climber ratio of 1:4) as well as other climbing oriented games and exercises. Each class will build on the previous one.
Dates: Jan/Feb Session Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 (six classes)
Mar/April Session March 23, 30, April 6, 20, 27, May 4(six classes)
Time: 8:30-10 AM
Cost: $105/session non-members; $90/session members
After School Youth Programs 2012-13
Check with the school district for information on the school bus that stops at Spire.
Classes begin Sept 4,, 2012..
Beginning Youth
Meeting once a week for an hour and a half, our beginning youth program is divided into two classes based on age, and combines the fundamentals of safe climbing with games and instruction.
When: Ages 5-8: Mondays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ages 8-12: Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: Cost is based off classes/month. Download Fee Schedule
Intermediate / Advanced Youth
Spire is also proud to offer an intermediate to advanced class focusing on climbing technique, leading, and endurance inherent to rock climbing. This class meets twice a week for an hour and a half of fun-filled challenges.
When: Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: Cost is based off classes/month. Download Fee Schedule
Home School/Pre-School Youth Programs 2012-13
Classes begin Sept 6,, 2012.
Pre-School Youth
This class meets for 1 hour once a week, and exposes kids to climbing and the climbing gym. We'll get your pre-schooler on a rope and climbing our walls. Staff to climber ratio 1:4.
Ages: 3-4
When: Thursdays 1:00-2:00
Cost: Cost is based off classes/month. Download Fee Schedule
Beginning/Intermediate HS Youth
Meeting once a week for an hour and a half midday, our beginning/intermediate home school youth program combines the fundamentals of safe climbing with games and instruction. Climbers are broken up into age categories; staff: climber ratio 1:4.
Ages: 5 and up
When: Mondays 2:30-3:30
Thursdays 2:00-3:30
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
Cost: Cost is based off classes/month. Download Fee Schedule
Christmas Break Schedule: 2012-13
We will engage your climbers in fun challenging activities, that build strength, confidence, focus, trust and teamwork. All camps are geared for both new and returning climbers of all abilities.
Dec 27: Winter Climbing Camp Ages 5-7, 9am -Noon
: Dec 28: Winter Climbing Camp Ages 7-11, 9am - Noon
Jan 2: Winter Climbing Camp Ages 11-16, 9am - Noon
Jan 3: Winter Climbing Camp Ages 5-7, 9am - Noon
Jan 4: Winter Climbing Camp Ages 7-11, 9am - Noon
$35/session. Please call for reservations.
PIR Days - Spring 2013
Need a place for your kids to hang out, learn, and have a great
time during those teacher conference days. Spire is the place!
Our experienced instructors will teach kids the basics or help
kids take their existing climbing skills to the next level. Lots of
climbing, games, and challenges.
Jan 25: PIR Day Camp Grades 6-12: 9am - Noon
$35. Please call for reservations.
Spring Break Climbing Camps - 2013
When: Ages 5-7: Tues Mar 12 9am-noon
Ages 7-11: Wed Mar 13 9am-noon
Ages 11-16: Thurs Mar 14 9am-noon
Cost: $35/day. Please call for reservations.
*All participants under 18 must have a Spire Climbing Center release signed by a parent or legal guardian.
**Check with the school district for information on the school bus that stops at Spire.
***Limited scholarships for Spire youth programs can be applied for at www.touchtheskymt.org
