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Youth Programs

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"The best climber in the world is the one having the most fun" (Alex Lowe). This special program sets up beginner climbers with an after school adventure in a fun and safe environment.

  • Ages 5 to 14
  • $20 per session
  • $50 for 3 session (must be scheduled on pay of purchase)
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

No commitments can: can be rescheduled and M, W, F. All gear included, please call ahead to schedual. Can reshedule with a days notice

Youth Climbing Club

Come join other young climbers crushing routs on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

  • Ages 5 to 14
  • $275.00
  • 2 sessions a week for 12 week (24 classes)

Tuesday or Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

  • $225
  • 1 session a week for 12 weeks (12 classes)

Both come with a three month membership. Rental gear included on club days only

Teams

Learning Team

The next step for young climbers development of technique, and strength building. The learning team is the precurser to competive team.  Both teams are by invitation only. Offered Mondays 4-6 p.m. or Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Must pick one day or the other.

  • Ages 8 to 17
  • $250.00
  • 12 week period
  • comes with a 3 month membership
  • focusing on many aspects of climbing
  • techniques and body posittioning
  • Bouldering and Top Rope
  • Knots and rope managment
  • rental gear is included on team night only

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 Competitive Team

Following the structure and ideals of U.S.A. climbing, Our Competitive Climbing Team is the final stop on a climbers journey to reaching thier full potential. Team members make a serious commitment to the sport of rock climbing and bettering themselves both individually and as a cohesive team. Our coaches set and attain goals throught the season.

  • Monday & Thursday, 5:30pm-8pm
  • Coincides with the USA Climbing competitive seasons:
    • Bouldering Season (September 15 - January 15)
    • Sport Climbing Season (January 15 - May 15)
  • Includes:
    • Two coached sessions each week
    • Coach presence at USA Climbing competitions
    • Full access membership for 4 months.
    • 15% off in our pro shop (Teammates are encouraged to invest in their own climbing equipment)
  • $350 / 16 weeks

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Birthday Parties

Kids love indoor rock climbing and they'll never forget the first time they reach the top of our 65' walls at Carabiners! Our birthday party package offers an exciting climbing adventure with plenty of time for a party in our decorated party room. Climbing instructors will help make your birthday event truly special. All ages welcome, and no experience is required.

What's Included

Every Carabiner's birthday is an exciting rock climbing adventure that consists of 1.5 hours of rock climbing with our experienced climbing instructors followed by 30 minutes in our decorated party room(for food, cake, and gifts). All safety equipment (harnesses, climbing shoes and helmets) are included in the costs.  Our decorated party room is furnished with tables, chairs, refrigerator, freezer and all the paper products you would need (including plates, bowls, napkins and plasticware) to make your experience a breeze. The best part is you can leave the cleanup to us!

Birthday Climbing Adventure Basics

2 hour birthday party includes:

  •         1.5 hours rock climbing
  •         30 min. in our party room

  Decorated party room

  •         Includes paper products (plates, bowls, napkins, plasticware)
  •         Includes basic birthday decor
  •         Full refrigerator, freezer, and microwave available 

  Staff Ratio 1:6 (additional instructors available upon request at booking date)
   All safety equipment included

 

Group Rate

  • 1.5 hours of climbing 

Staff Ratio 1:6 (additional instructors available upon request at booking date)
   All safety equipment included

Important Note

Every climber is required to present a Registration Form / Waiver before they are allowed to climb. Download waiver below.


Organizer Tips & FAQ's

Registration Form / Waiver:
Each young climber must present a waiver and registration form completed by a parent or legal guardian before they will be allowed to climb. Adults 18 years and older can complete their own waiver. The waiver and registration form can be downloaded from the link below. To ensure your party begins on time, please ask participants to complete the waiver before arriving for the party. Many organizers will include a copy of our forms in their party invitations.

Setup & Decorations: Party organizers may arrive 15 minutes early to set up the party room with food or special decorations if you like.

FAQ's

Q. Does Carabiners provide food?
A. Carabiner's does not supply any food or beverages for parties. You are welcome to bring any refreshments you would like and/or have them catered. Menus for local pizza delivery restaurants are available at the front desk and we are happy help you place your order. Cold beverages are available for purchase at the front desk.

Q. How many climbs will the kids get to do?
A. The simple answer is TONS! While we don't count the number of climbs, we do ensure a low instructor to climber ratio to ensure every climber has several opportunities to climb the walls and rope ladders. If you would like to add additional staff, you can hire additional staff belayers for $25 a belayer. Please request additional belayers when you confirm your reservation.

Q. How old do climbers need to be?
A. There is no minimum age requirement for climbers at Carabiner's; children as young as two years old have climbed higher than some adults! If young children are eager to climb they may participate as long as an adult supervises them.

Q. What is the instructor / climber ratio?
A. Carabiner's provides a ratio of 1 instructor for every 6 climbers at the base party rate. Additional belayers can be added at your request for $25 per belayer. Please request any additional belayers when you confirm your reservation.

Q. Do the kids have to climb the whole time?
A. Kids are encouraged to climb as much as they like but can certainly sit out a turn if they need to rest. In addition to rock climbing walls we also offer bouldering and slack lining which can be done without the use of ropes.

Q. What if we do not want to use the party room, can we climb longer?
A. Of course, its your party! Were happy to climb for the entire 2 hour party if you do not wish to use our decorated party room. Please let us know if you do NOT want the room when you book your event.