Doylestown Rock Gym -- Youth Climbing Programs
The DOYLESTOWN ROCK GYM offers a comprehensive schedule of instructional climbing courses and programs for youth. Whether an experienced climber looking to join a climbing team or just starting out, we have a program to meet your needs.
All classes include:
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Family Climbing (Ages 6+) Kinder Climb (Ages 2 1/2 - 5) Kidz Climb (Ages 5 - 7) Youth Climbing Class (Ages 8 - 13) Youth Belay Certification (Ages 9 -16) Doylestown Rock Gym Youth Climbing Club - NEW FORMAT! |
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KINDER CLIMB
Are your kids climbing the walls? If so, our Kinder Climb is just what you're looking for. With an emphasis on gross motor development, coordination, and balance, your kids will not only be climbing the rock walls but cargo nets, rope ladders, and tight ropes. Parental assistance required. One adult per child is needed. Ages 2.5 to 5 years.
| Session | Dates | Times | |
| Session 1 | Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 | Wed | 10 - 11am |
| Session 2 | Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 | Wed | 1-2pm |
| Session 3 | Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Wed | 10 - 11am |
| Session 4 | Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10 | Wed | 1-2pm |
| Session 5 | Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 | Wed | 10 - 11am |
| Session 6 | Nov 17, 24, Dec 1, 8 | Wed | 1-2pm |
| Session 7 | Wed | 10 - 11am | |
| Session 8 | Wed | 1-2pm | |
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Cost: $40 per session - Click here to register on-line! |
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KIDZ CLIMB
This program is for kids who know they like climbing but aren't quite ready to be on their own. Each class will consist of games and activities that introduce them to basic safety and climbing skills. Open to ages 5 to 7.
| Session | Dates | Time | ||
| Session 1 | Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 | Mon | 4:30 - 6:00pm | |
| Session 2 | Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 | Mon | 4:30 - 6:00pm | |
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Mon | 4:30 - 6:00pm | |
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Cost: $50.00 per climber- Click here to register on-line! |
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YOUTH CLIMBING CLASS
Been to a climbing party? To the top of a climbing wall at the mall? At the boardwalk? Found that you love to climb and can't get enough? This four week class uses games, activities and training tip to introduce participants to safe climbing practices. Open to ages 8 to 13.
| Session | Dates | Time | |
| Session 1 | Sept 25, Oct 2,9,16 | Sat | 10 - 11:30am |
| Session 2 | Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13 | Sat | 10 -11:30am |
| Session 3 | Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 | Sat | 10 -11:30am |
| Session 4 | Nov 20, 27, Dec 4, 11 | Sat | 10 -11:30am |
| Session 5 | Wed | 4:30-6pm | |
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Cost: $50.00 per climber- Click here to register on-line! |
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FAMILY CLIMBING
All participants will receive instruction on safety, climbing technique, and use of equipment. Parents and children over the age of 12 will be taught belay skills. There must be one parent for every two children. Ages 6 and older.
| Session | Dates | Time | |
| Session 1 | Oct 1,8,15 | Fri | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Session 2 | Nov 5,12,19 | Fri | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Session 3 | Dec 3, 10, 17 | Fri | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| Session 4 | Fri | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | |
| Session 5 | Fri | ||
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2 family members: $75.00 3 family members: $90.00 4 family members: $105.00 5 family members: $120.00 |
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YOUTH CLIMBING CLUB
Youth Climbing Club is designed to take climbers to the next level. Beginners are encouraged to start with the Basic Club to learn foundational climbing skills. The climber may then continue in the Basic Club or progress to the Advanced Club depending on interest and skill level. Both levels will enjoy the same great benefits, plus some new ones:Climbing Club T-shirt
Optional field trips
Exposure to all aspects of climbing via slide shows and just speakers
Participation in our Family Club Day
Discounts on gear
We are trying a new format this season to accomodate varing schedules as well as those who want "more wall time". Basic and Advanced Levels will meet on the same nights but the groups will be separated by the instructors. You may choose to come 1 night or 2 nights a week.
Basic Level will focus on safety, basic movement and technique development through fun games and activities.
Advanced Level is designed to be more of a training program, climbers will hone their technique each week to improve their climbing as well as learn advanced skill sets such as rappelling and lead climbing.
Ages 7 and up.
| Session | Week of | Time | Days |
| Session 1 | 6 - 8 pm | Monday and/or Thursday | |
| Session 2 | 6 - 8 pm | Monday and/or Thursday | |
| Session 3 | 6 - 8 pm | Monday and/or Thursday | |
| Session 4 | 6 - 8 pm | Monday and/or Thursday | |
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Cost: 1 night per week - |
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What happened to “team”? The term “climbing team” is now identified in the sport of climbing as a competitive program. While some members of our team were interested in this level of climbing, many were not.
Can we still do competitions? Club members may choose to attend local competitions if they possess the interest and desire. We have built optional field trips into the Club program to allow members to pursue their interests. This can be attending a competition to watch or compete, climbing at other local gyms or climbing outside. Trips will be decided upon by Club members.
Will there ever be a team again? DRG will, once again, support a “team” level if climbers wish. If this program re-emerges then it will be focused on training as well as attending competitions in our region.




