OUR MISSION: uphold a fun and intentional space that empowers youth to pursue resilience, passion, excellence, and community through the sport of rock climbing
Climbing evokes a mix of physical, mental and emotional challenges making it a prime environment for kids to develop skills in problem-solving, self-reliance, discipline, teamwork, and character.
Our grade-based, progressive program is designed to provide a structured approach for kids of all abilities.
HOW IT WORKS
- All climbers in Grades 2-8 begin in our 4-week Foundations class which is designed to equip your climber with the skills they’ll need to move into our ongoing youth classes. Repetition is encouraged!
- After completing core Foundations skills, your climber will be ready to move into an ongoing class. You’ll receive an email to choose which class works best for your schedule (see full class schedule below).
- Climbers PreK, K-1, and High School enroll directly into their age-appropriate ongoing class (no pre-requisite required!)
- Ongoing classes are grouped by grade and billed in 8-week cycles.
- To continue enrollment, you’ll opt into your class every 8-weeks via email. Should you decide to discontinue classes, simply don’t opt-in for the next 8-week billing period
- Student/teacher ratio:
Grades K-4: 4 to 1
Grades 4 and up: 6 to 1
PRICING
| AVONDALE PRICING | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class | Member | Non-Member |
| Foundations of Climbing | $119 | $139 |
| Spider Monkeys / Scramblers / Rock Warriors | $199 | $249 |
| Stone Masters / Teen Climbing Club | $259 | $319 |
CURRENT AVONDALE SCHEDULE
*This class requires enrollment in Stone Masters Lead and one weekly regular Stone Masters class. Climbers will attend two classes a week.
Enrollment Windows for 8 Week Sessions
| NEW STUDENTS (Foundations) | NEW STUDENTS (Spider Monkeys, Scramblers, Teen Climbing Club) | CURRENT STUDENTS (Rock Warriors, Stone Masters) |
|---|---|---|
| Open Enrollment | December 9-January 12 | (opt-in) December 9-15 |
Ready to Climb?
Foundations Session Dates
Session 5: January 5-February 1
Session 6: February 2-March 1
Session 7: March 2-April 5
Session 8: April 6-May 3
Session 9: May 4-31
Session 10: June 1-28 (tentative)
CLASS OFFERINGS
Pre-K (Ages 3-4) :
SPIDER MONKEYS
Parent / Child – No experience required
In this 50-minute parent/child class, learn how to support your child in the gym and introduce them to the wonderful world of rock climbing! This class focuses on gym safety, gross motor movement, and getting kids comfortable moving through a big gym.
Spider Monkeys Schedule:
Avondale: Sat/Sun 8:15-9:05a
GRADES K-1: SCRAMBLERS
No experience required
Scramblers focuses on gym safety, gross motor movement, and having fun! Emphasis is on building gym independence, balance, and confidence.
Scramblers Schedule:
Avondale: Sat/Sun 8:15-9:15a
GRADES 2-8: FOUNDATIONS OF CLIMBING
No experience required
4-week intro class teaching gym safety, belaying, knot tying, and movement basics. Completion of all class skills OR instructor approval is required to enroll in Rock Warriors or Stone Masters, repetition is encouraged!
Foundations Schedule:
Avondale: M/W 6:00-7:30p, Sat 9:00-10:30a, Sun 10:15-11:45a
GRADES 2-4: ROCK WARRIORS
Foundations, camp, or instructor approval required
Rock Warriors establishes a foundation for core movement skills, problem solving, and climbing terminology. Students will focus on building proficiency and learning basic training methods while fostering a love for climbing.
Rock Warriors Schedule:
Avondale: M/W 6:00-7:00p, Tu 4:15-5:15p
Sat 9:30-10:30a, Sun 10:45-11:45a
GRADES 4-8: STONE MASTERS
Foundations, camp, or instructor approval required
Stone Masters develops and refines climbing specific technique, strength, and endurance. Students will develop their movement practice in order to push their climbing skills to the next level while unlocking the passion that makes climbing a lifelong activity.
Stone Masters Schedule:
Avondale: M/W 4:15-5:45p, Tu 5:30-7:00p,
Sat 10:45a-12:15p, Sun 12:00-1:30p
GRADES 4-8: STONE MASTERS + LEAD
Instructor approval required
Take your climbing to the next level: climbers enrolled in a Stone Masters class can choose to enroll in this additional class focused entirely on the skills required for lead climbing: safety, clipping, advanced technique, rope management, partner communication, mental strength development, and introduction to lead belaying.
Stone Masters Lead Schedule:
Avondale: Th 5:30-7:00p + one additional Stone Masters day
AGES 14+: TEEN CLIMBING CLUB
No experience required
A non-competitive, community focused atmosphere to build climbing skills and connect with other climbers. Students are met at their current skill level and encouraged to grow through structured workouts, technical instruction, and an optional introduction to lead climbing.
Teen Climbing Club Schedule:
Avondale: W 7:00-8:30PM
Ready to enroll your child?
Questions? Don’t see the class you’re looking for? Fill out THIS FORM or email us at youth@faclimbing.com.