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GRAND RAPIDS YOUTH PROGRAM

Learn what climbing is all about!

Our recreational youth programs support the development of a lifelong enjoyment of climbing both as a sport and as part of our community. We encourage young climbers to progress as individuals both on and off the wall – challenging themselves to push beyond boundaries and experience something new. Confidence + self-esteem grow along with problem-solving skills, focus + spatial awareness.

Planet Rock’s recreational youth programs are a seasonal commitment. Each program runs for 3-months, and includes a gym membership and 10-weeks of climbing classes with coaching instruction.

YOUTH PROGRAM ENROLLMENT INCLUDES:

10 Climbing Classes with coaching instruction
unlimited climbing for 3 months
complimentary rentals each visit
1 guest pass per visit (enrolled student must be present)
complimentary Starter Packages for parents/guardians
option to roll over into the next semester or opt out

AGE GROUPS

Rock Hoppers (ages 7-10)
Climbing Club (ages 11-15)

YOUTH PROGRAM INFORMATION

ENROLLMENT

Our youth program enrollment operates on a rollover system where current program participants receive priority for the next season during a rollover period.

Roll over window opens one month before the start of the next semester
Parents have 3 weeks to opt out of the next semester
Forfeited spots will be offered to members of the waitlist; first come, first serve

PRICING

The youth program enrollment bills on the first of the month for all 3 months of the program.

The monthly pricing for each program is as follows:

Spider Monkeys: $144/mo
Rock Hoppers: $170/mo
Advanced Rock Hoppers: $170/mo
Climbing Club: $178/mo
Advanced Climbing Club: $178/mo

PROGRAM PERKS

Enrollment in Planet Rock Youth Programs include:

unlimited climbing for 3 months
complimentary rentals each visit
1 guest pass + rentals per visit (enrolled student must be present)
complimentary Starter Packages for parents/guardians
15% discount to Planet Rock pro shop

WAITLIST

The option to join the Youth Class waitlist will be available year-round
Waitlists will roll over each semester
Scroll down to enter the waitlist

SEASONS

Fall: September-November
Winter: December-February
Spring: March-May
Summer: June-August

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Youth class attendance is mandatory for this membership
Students with 3 or more class absences during a semester will not be eligible for roll over

YOUTH PROGRAM CALENDAR | GRAND RAPIDS

Semester dates and class breaks for Grand Rapids are listed below.

Winter Semester

Program Runs: Dec 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026
Class Dates: Dec 7, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025
Class Break #1: Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 3, 2026
Class Break #2: Feb 15, 2025 – Feb 21, 2026

YOUTH CLASS SCHEDULE | GRAND RAPIDS

Class descriptions and class times for Grand Rapids are listed below.

Rock Hoppers | Ages 7-10 | $170 per month

Planet Rock’s Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes 3-months of unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 10-weeks of scheduled classes, climber’s will learn the importance of fitness and team building while working on new climbing specific techniques and skills. All of our programs focus on group instruction with an emphasis on one-on-one coaching, allowing each climber to have an experience tailored to their needs.

STEP #1: FILL OUT A WAIVER HERE

ROCK HOPPERS WAITLIST - GRAND RAPIDS

ROCK HOPPERS SCHEDULE

Grand Rapids Rock Hoppers classes are available:

Mondays: 4:30p-6:00p
Wednesdays: 4:30p-6:00p
Sundays: 2:00p-3:30p

Climbing Club | Ages 11-15 | $178 per month

Planet Rock’s Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes 3-months of unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 10-weeks of scheduled classes, climber’s will learn new techniques and build on prior skills to help them achieve their climbing goals. All of our programs focus on group instruction with an emphasis on one-on-one coaching, allowing each climber to have an experience tailored to their needs.