ANN ARBOR YOUTH CLASSES
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 run for 10-weeks each semester. Each enrolled student will receive a 9-weeks of coaching instruction from experienced Planet Rock youth coaches. Students will attend the same class time and day each week.
Enrollment in Planet Rock’s Youth Program includes a 10-week membership to the gym + free rentals each visit, a free belay class for parents or guardians of enrolled students, and a guest pass per visit to be used for a parent/guardian, family member, or friend.
Public enrollment for the ANN ARBOR LOCATION is a lottery-based system. When the lottery window opens each semester, parents/guardians will be given 4 days to enter into the lottery. The Ann Arbor Youth Program Manager will run an algorithm to assign spots in each class. This selection process is completely random and guarantees that every entrant has a fair opportunity to get into the program.
The April Semester Lottery will open on Monday, March 24th at noon. This lottery will close on Thursday, March 27th at 8pm. When open, links to the lottery forms will be available below.
Spiders Monkeys (ages 4-6)
Rock Hoppers (ages 7-10)
Climbing Club (ages 11-15)
ANN ARBOR YOUTH CLASS LOTTERY
The next public lottery for Ann Arbor youth classes opens on March 24, 2025 at noon.
ANN ARBOR YOUTH CLASS CALENDAR
Semester dates, break dates, and lottery registration dates are listed below.
February Semester
Class dates: Feb 10th – April 12th
Class break: April 14th-19th*
Lottery opens: Jan 20, 2024
Lottery closes: Jan 23, 2024
Results announced: Jan 27, 2024
*there are no classes during these weeks
April Semester
Class dates: Apr 28th – June 28th
Class break: no breaks this semester*
Lottery opens: Mar 24, 2025
Lottery closes: Mar 27, 2025
Results announced: March 31, 2025
*there are no classes during these weeks
July Semester (6 weeks)
Class dates: July 7th – Aug 14th
Class break: no breaks this semester*
Lottery opens: June 9, 2025
Lottery closes: Jun 12, 2025
Results announced: June 16, 2025
*there are no classes during these weeks
ANN ARBOR YOUTH CLASS SCHEDULE
Class descriptions and class times are listed below.
Spider Monkeys | Ages 4-6
$320 | 10-week gym membership | 9-weeks of coaching instruction
Spider Monkeys is a great introduction for young climbers. The program includes a 10-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 9-weeks of coaching instruction, Spider Monkeys will work on balance, body awareness, and overcoming fears through exciting games & activities.
SPIDER MONKEYS SCHEDULE
Ann Arbor Spider Monkey classes are available:
Thursdays: 4:15p-5:30p
Thursdays: 6:00p-7:00p
Saturdays: 10:15a-11:15a
Saturdays: 11:30a-12:30p
Rock Hoppers | Ages 7-10
$385 | 10-week gym membership | 9-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes a 10-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 9-weeks of coaching instruction, 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.
ROCK HOPPERS SCHEDULE
Ann Arbor Rock Hoppers classes are available:
Tuesdays: 6:30p-8:00p
Wednesdays: 4:15p-5:45p
Saturdays: 12:45p-2:15p
Advanced Rock Hoppers | Ages 7-10
$385 | 10-week gym membership | 9-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Advanced Rock Hoppers is for climbers that have taken our Rock Hoppers class for at least one semester and are looking to take their climbing to the next level. During the 9 weeks of instruction, all activities are climbing focused. Climbers will learn the importance of fitness with additional climbing-specific workouts and endurance training, learn more vocabulary, and focus on goal setting. This class is great for a climber looking to hone in their climbing skills or to prepare for our competitive team, though a goal of joining the team is not required.
*Advanced Rock Hoppers classes are not available through the public lottery. This option is only available to climbers actively enrolled in our youth classes.
ADVANCED HOPPER SCHEDULE
Ann Arbor Advanced Rock Hoppers classes are available:
Mondays: 4:15p-5:45p
Thursdays: 6:45p-8:15p
Climbing Club | Ages 11-15
$399 | 10-week gym membership | 9-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes a 10-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 9-weeks of coaching instruction, 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.
CLIMBING CLUB SCHEDULE
Ann Arbor Climbing Club classes are available:
Tuesdays: 4:15p-6:15p
Wednesdays: 6:00p-8:00p
Advanced Climbing Club | Ages 11-15
$399 | 10-week gym membership | 9-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Advanced Climbing Club is for climbers that have taken our Climbing Club class for at least one semester and are looking to take their climbing to the next level. During the 9 weeks of instruction, all activities are climbing focused including introduction to lead climbing, speed climbing and crack and off-width climbing. Climber’s will learn more vocabulary, the importance of fitness with additional climbing-specific workouts, endurance training, and focus on goal setting. This class is great for a climber looking to hone in their climbing skills or to prepare for our competitive team, though a goal of joining the team is not required.
*Advanced Climbing Club classes are not available through the public lottery. This option is only available to climbers actively enrolled in our youth classes.
ADVANCED CLUB SCHEDULE
Ann Arbor Advanced Climbing Club classes are available: