RECREATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
Technical skills + foundational techniques. Lifelong enjoyment of climbing.
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 climbers to progress as individuals both on and off the wall – challenging themselves to push beyond boundaries and experience something new. Confidence and self-esteem grow – along with problem-solving skills, focus and spatial awareness.
Planet Rock’s Recreational Youth Programs run for 10 weeks each semester (fall, winter, spring, summer). Students will attend the same class time and day each week during the 10-week program. Enrollment in Planet Rock’s Youth Program includes: one class per week with experienced climbing coaches, a 10-week membership to the gym + free rentals each visit, a free belay class for parents or guardians of actively-enrolled students.
Public enrollment for these programs is now a lottery-based system. When the lottery window opens each semester, parents or guardians will be given one week to enter into the lottery. The day after registration closes, our algorithm will randomly assign the results.
Spring 2023 Semester Information:
Lottery Starts: February 7, 2023 at noon
Lottery Ends: February 15, 2023
Results Announced: February 16, 2023
Program Starts: the week of March 6th
Program Ends: the week of May 20th
***there will be no classes from April 3rd-April 9th
10 WEEKS / $305
Spider Monkeys is a great introduction for young climbers. During the 10-week season, Spider Monkeys will work on balance, body awareness, and overcoming fears through exciting games & activities.
- weekly classes evenings or Saturday morning
- small group instruction
- foundational climbing techniques + skills
- all gear included harness, shoes, chalk, helmet
ANN ARBOR: Call for availability (734) 827-2680
MADISON HEIGHTS: Call for availability (248) 397-8354
10 WEEKS / $375
Planet Rock’s Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. During the 10-week season, 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.
- weekly classes evening or Saturday afternoon
- small group instruction
- foundational + advanced climbing techniques and skills
- build strength + endurance weekly
- all gear included harness, shoes, chalk bag, helmet
- free belay lesson for parent/guardian
ANN ARBOR: Call for availability (734) 827-2680
MADISON HEIGHTS: Call for availability (248) 397-8354
10 WEEKS / $390
Planet Rock’s Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. During the 10-week season, 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.
- weekly evening classes
- small group instruction
- foundational + advanced climbing techniques and skills
- build strength + endurance weekly
- all gear included harness, shoes, chalk bag, helmet
- free climbing outside of class for youth + belayer
- free belay lesson for parent/guardian
ANN ARBOR: Call for availability (734) 827-2680
MADISON HEIGHTS: Call for availability (248) 397-8354