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.
2023 Class Schedule
Summer 2023
Class dates: June 5th – Aug 19th
Class break: July 3rd – July 9th*
Lottery opens: May 2nd
Lottery closes: May 6th
Results announced: May 10th
*there are no classes on these dates
Fall 2023
Class dates: Sept 11th – Nov 18th
Class break: none*
Lottery opens: August 16th
Lottery closes: August 24th
Results announced: August 25th
*there are no breaks this semester
Winter 2023/2024
Class dates: Nov 27th – Feb 25th
Class break: Dec 18th – Jan 7th*
Lottery opens: November 1st
Lottery closes: November 9th
Results announced: November 10th
*there are no classes on these dates
Youth Class Registration
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: Spring registration is closed; for information call (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: Spring registration is closed; for information call (248) 397-8354
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: Spring registration is closed; for information call (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: Spring registration is closed; for information call (248) 397-8354
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: Spring registration is closed; for information call (734) 827-2680
Madison Heights: Spring registration is closed; for information call (248) 397-8354
