RECREATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
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 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.
Youth Class Registration
Fall 2023 Youth Class Lottery is now closed. Lottery winners will be contacted by August 25, 2023.
Please call your preferred Planet Rock location for more information.
$305 | 10-weeks
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
Fall 2023 lottery is now closed. Please call your gym location for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Spider Monkey Class Schedule – Fall 2023
Ann Arbor
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- Thursdays: 4p-5p
- Thursdays: 5:15p-6:15p
- Saturdays: 10a-11a
- Saturdays: 11:15a-12:15p
Madison Heights
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- Thursdays: 4p-5p
- Thursdays: 5p-6p
- Saturdays: 9:30a-10:13a
- Saturdays: 10:30a-11:30a
$375 | 10-weeks
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
Fall 2023 lottery is now closed. Please call your gym location for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Rock Hopper Class Schedule – Fall 2023
Ann Arbor
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- Mondays: 4:15p-5:45p
- Tuesdays: 6:30p-8p
- Wednesdays: 4:15p-5:45p
- Thursdays: 6:30p-8p
- Saturdays: 12:30p-2p
Madison Heights
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- Mondays: 4:30p-6p
- Tuesdays: 4:30p-6p
- Wednesdays: 4:30p-6p
- Thursdays: 6p-7:30p
- Saturdays: 11:30a-1p
$390 | 10-weeks
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
Fall 2023 lottery is now closed. Please call your gym location for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Climbing Club Class Schedule – Fall 2023
Ann Arbor
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- Mondays: 6p-8p
- Tuesdays: 4:15p-6:15p
- Wednesdays: 6p-8p
Madison Heights
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- Mondays: 6p-8p
- Tuesdays: 6p-8p
- Wednesdays: 6p-8p
2023 - 2024 Class Calendar
Fall 2023
Class dates: Sept 11th – Nov 18th
Class break: none*
Lottery opens: Aug 16, 2023
Lottery closes: Aug 20, 2023
Results announced: Aug 25, 2023
*there are no breaks this semester
**break dates are subject to change
Winter 2023/2024
Class dates: Nov 27th – Feb 18th
Class break: Dec 22nd – Jan 5th*
Lottery opens: Oct 30, 2023
Lottery closes: Nov 2, 2023
Results announced: Nov 6, 2023
*there are no classes on these dates
**break dates are subject to change
Spring 2024
Class dates: March 4th – May 19th
Class break: March 25th – March 31st*
Lottery opens: Feb 5, 2024
Lottery closes: Feb 8, 2024
Results announced: Feb 12, 2024
*there are no classes on these dates
**break dates are subject to change
Summer 2024
Class dates: June 3rd – August 18th
Class break: July 1st – 7th*
Lottery opens: May 6, 2024
Lottery closes: May 9, 2024
Results announced: May 14, 2024
*there are no classes on these dates
**break dates are subject to change