Youth Climbing Team
Youth Climbing Team
The Youth Climbing Team (YCT) is designed to help youth not only learn about climbing but also help develop self-confidence and personal goal setting. As a group, the team works together to keep each other safe as well as encourage each other. The YCT coaches are Miami students who are dedicated to teaching the sport of rock climbing and working with youth.
Explorers (5-7 yrs)
Our youngest group of climbers strive to develop the fundamentals of safe climbing. Introductory concepts such as knot tying, spotting, and climbing vocabulary are integrated into plenty of time on the wall experiencing climbing first hand! If your child is looking to explore climbing, this is the place.
Spring 2023
- January 30, 2023 - May 4, 2023*
*No practices March 20 - 30 - Mondays 4:45 - 5:30 pm or Thursdays 5:45 - 6:30 pm
- 6-week (Session A or Session B): $90
- 12-week (Full Session): $170
Choose "OPC Climbing Wall" as a Category filter to view all YCT practice options
Discoverers (8-10 yrs)
After learning the fundamentals, young climbers can begin to discover more opportunities in climbing. At this point each climber is beginning to set their own goals. Our coaches then work with them to take the necessary steps to reach these goals. More advanced techniques are introduced as each climber’s ability increases. Returning climbers can help new climbers catch up, so don't worry if your 8-10 year old has never climbed with us before.
Spring 2023
- January 30, 2023 - May 4, 2023*
*No practices March 20 - 30 - Mondays 5:45 - 6:45 pm or Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:45 pm
- 6-week (Session A or Session B): $100
- 12-week (Full Session): $190
Choose "OPC Climbing Wall" as a Category filter to view all YCT practice options
Adventurers (11-13 yrs)
At the 11-13 year-old group, climbers can dive even further into their climbing adventures. Climbers will continue to hone their specific climbing skills and look towards becoming more independent in the sport. Returning climbers can help new climbers catch up, so don't worry if your 11-13 year old has never climbed before.
Spring 2023
- January 30, 2023 - May 4, 2023*
*No practices March 20 - 30 - Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:30 pm or Thursdays 4:15 - 5:30 pm
- 6-week (Session A or Session B): $110
- 12-week (Full Session): $210
Choose "OPC Climbing Wall" as a Category filter to view all YCT practice options
Seekers (14-16 yrs)
Our oldest group of climbers continue to solidify climbing fundamentals while continuing to seek new skills. More advanced techniques are discussed and put into practice as each climber supports each other in their development. Climbers will have the opportunity to become "belay qualified" and literally support one another on the wall.
Spring 2023
- January 30, 2023 - May 4, 2023*
*No practices March 20 - 30 - Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:00 pm
- 6-week (Session A or Session B): $120
- 12-week (Full Session): $230
Choose "OPC Climbing Wall" as a Category filter to view all YCT practice options