Doylestown Rock Gym -- Educator Training

 

In addition to our regularly scheduled climbing classes and district requests for custom trainings, we have developed a 5-part series to address all aspects of climbing. They may be attended as individual segments or as a complete program. Each segment will focus on a specific area of climbing/adventure development and will allow for 2-hours of time on task instruction that is ACT 48 APPROVED !

 

LIST OF CLASSES Please Note:
 

 

COMING SOON FOR 2009-10 School year.
  • Reservations are required for each class/program.
  • All classes/programs must be pre-paid prior to the start of class.
  • A minimum of 72-hour notice is needed for a complete refund.  Less notice will be given a credit.  No shows forfeit the cost of the class.
  • Missed sessions may be rescheduled or given a free pass at the discretion of the instructor.  Prorates will not be given.
 

 

 

Setting Your Wall Up for Success

This segment will explore different types of handholds and wall set-up. Participants will learn how to move and orient holds to minimize loose holds as well as breakage. Specialty handholds such as letters, numbers, specific shapes, colored coded systems and large feature attachments will be reviewed and explored for functional use. Placement of handholds for varying heights and ability levels is a key factor for flexibility and accommodating diverse climbers.

 

Developing Basic Climbing Techniques                                

 

This segment will focus on exercises and activities to promote proper climbing technique. Proper climbing technique is important in reducing injury, promoting safety and developing fluid movement. Technical aspects will include grip identification, foot placement, direction of pull, specific body movements and movement dynamics. On and off the wall exercises will be explored as a way of building strength, balance and endurance.

  

Climbing Wall Games and Activities                                

 

This segment will teach games and activities that help reinforce safety, teamwork and good climbing practices. A variety of spotting techniques will be explored for teachers as well as students. All games and activities will offer multiple levels of challenge to accommodate various ability levels. Activities will range from prop-less to prop-based as well as the need for specialty holds.

 

Climbing High                      

 

This segment will focus mostly on belay instruction (use of safety ropes) leading to a Doylestown Rock Gym belay certification. Skills include harnessing, knot tying, proper belaying, arresting falls and lowering. Participants will also experience the difference between climbing across (traversing) and climbing up the wall. It will also explore various methods and devices for teaching belaying to students.

 

Beyond the Climbing Wall                                                  

 

This segment will introduce educators to low and high elements that can safely be incorporated into their curriculum at a grade appropriate level.  It will explore the use of large group games and initiatives that promote teamwork and cooperation for task completion. Participants will experience elements such as prussic climbing, the fidget ladder, swing elements and high cable course.


 

Session Dates Times
Setting Your Wall Up for Success   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Developing Basic Climbing Techniques   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Climbing Wall Games and Activities   6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Climbing High   6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Beyond the Climbing Wall   6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Cost: