Finding a new passion for climbing can be an incredible discovery! Unlike many other climbing gyms that focus on Top Rope climbing (requiring the use of ropes and understanding of knots), The Spot Bouldering Gym and Spot Climbing School focus on bouldering. Bouldering is the activity of climbing without ropes on shorter “boulder problems” with extensive padding underneath them to cushion their fall. Bouldering typically focuses on the basic movement of climbing that kids enjoy most. Kids don’t need to learn knots and other complex systems to get started fast. This course meets weekly over the course of a month with a focus on making rock climbing and bouldering fun.
Curriculum
All of our climbing features are themed after real climbing areas including: Yosemite National Park, Hueco Tanks, Fontainebleau (France), and the Colorado! Under the supervision of our expert instructors, participants will be able to experience every facet our gym has to offer for youth climbers. Spot Climbing School Instructors are experts in the field of climbing. The Spot Climbing School has an excellent safety record and has served hundreds of kids. Geckos participants will experience the thrill of bouldering, roped climbing, and walking on a slackline.
Content
The session begins with a thorough safety orientation to the gym including how to fall on a padded crashpad. Once all of the complimentary rock shoes have been put on, participants will have the opportunity to boulder on our freestanding boulders and/or climb up to 24’ on our Yosemite Top Rope Wall under the close attention and supervision of our professional instructors. The Yosemite Wall has a variety of top rope routes ranging from beginner to intermediate and has some real granite-like cracks. At the end of the hour and half session, kids should have a great understanding of how to rock climb and move over stone.
Tuesday Geckos Registration
Conclusion
Geckos is the best way for kids to climb during a regularly scheduled weekly class. The more kids climb the better they become! If you like Geckos sign up for Indoor Climbing Camp (ICC) that has a curriculum focused on learning specific skill sets during each class. ICC has a 13 week commitment.
Prerequisites and/or exclusions:
Participants must be 6 years old or older. Sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
Who, What, Where, When, Why, Cost
Who: Kids ages 6-8, 9-12
What: Geckos
Where: The Spot Bouldering Gym and Spot Climbing School, 3240 Prairie Ave., Boulder, CO
When: Ages 6-8, Thursdays, 4pm-5:30pm
Ages 9-12, Tuesdays 4pm-5:30pm
Cost: $105 per month for 4 sessions
Thursday Geckos Registration in February is full. Call (303) 379-8806 to register for March.
Spot Climbing School Cancellation Policy