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 12-weeks each semester (fall, winter, spring, summer). Each enrolled student will receive a 11-weeks of coaching instruction from experienced Planet Rock youth coaches. Students will attend the same class time and day each week during the 11-weeks of coaching instruction.
Enrollment in Planet Rock’s Youth Program includes a 12-week membership to the gym + free rentals each visit, a free belay class for parents or guardians of actively-enrolled students, and a bonus day pass per visit to be used for a parent/guardian, family member or friend.
Public enrollment for these programs is now a lottery-based system. When the lottery window opens each semester, parents or guardians will be given approximately 4-days to enter into the lottery. After registration closes, our Youth Program Managers 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.
Youth Class Registration
The Winter 2023/24 season lottery will open on Monday, October 30th. Please call your gym location for more info.
$375 | 12-week gym membership | 11-weeks of coaching instruction
Spider Monkeys is a great introduction for young climbers. The program includes a 12-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 11-weeks of coaching instruction, Spider Monkeys will work on balance, body awareness, and overcoming fears through exciting games & activities.
- weekly classes evenings or Saturday morning
- 11- weeks of small group instruction
- foundational climbing techniques + skills
- all gear included harness, shoes, chalk, helmet
The Winter 2023/24 season lottery is closed. Please call your gym for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Spider Monkey Class Schedule – Winter 2023/24
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: 4:15p-5:15p
- Thursdays: 5:15p-6:15p
- Saturdays: 9:30a-10:30a
- Saturdays: 10:30a-11:30a
$450 | 12-week gym membership | 11-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Rock Hoppers is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes a 12-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 11-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.
- weekly classes evening or Saturday afternoon
- 11-weeks of 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
The Winter 2023/24 season lottery is closed. Please call your gym for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Rock Hopper Class Schedule – Winter 2023/24
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: 4:45p-6:15p
- Tuesdays: 4:45p-6:15p
- Wednesdays: 4:45p-6:15p
- Thursdays: 6:15p-7:45p
- Saturdays: 11:30a-1p
$475 | 12-week gym membership | 11-weeks of coaching instruction
Planet Rock’s Climbing Club is for climbers of all abilities. The program includes a 12-week membership to Planet Rock, with unlimited climbing and complimentary rentals outside of class time. During the 11-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.
- weekly evening classes
- 11-weeks of 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
The Winter 2023/24 season lottery is closed. Please call your gym for more info.
Ann Arbor: (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: (248) 397-8354
Climbing Club Class Schedule – Winter 2023/2024
Ann Arbor
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- Mondays: 6p-8p
- Tuesdays: 4:15p-6:15p
- Wednesdays: 6p-8p
Madison Heights
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- Mondays: 6:15p-8:15p
- Tuesdays: 6:15p-8:15p
- Wednesdays: 6:15p-8:15p
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 24th
Class break: Dec 22nd – Jan 7th*
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 25th
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 24th
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