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Kids Climbing Club

The Kids Climbing Club program is for climbers ages 5 – 12 years on select Sundays.

Climbing is a fun, exciting and challenging way to stay fit and enjoy the vertical world. Our knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic instructors and counselors will teach a variety of skills such as technique, gear usage, safety, route climbing, bouldering and strength/endurance. They will also learn life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, trust, concentration and communication.


Fall 2025 Dates & Times

The Kids Climbing Club (KCC) program is for climbers ages 5 – 12 years and will offer sessions this Fall and Spring. This is an 10-week program that will occur on the following dates and times:

Session One: September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28, and October 5

  • Ages 5-8: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Ages 9-12: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
  • Ages 13-17: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Registration is open August 11 - September 1
16 spaces total per age group 

Member Pricing: $120
Non-Member Pricing: $150

Session Two: October 19, October 26, November 2, November 9

  • Ages 5-8: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
  • Ages 9-12: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
  • Ages 13-17: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Registration is open August 11 - October 13
16 total spaces per age group

Member Pricing: $100
Non-Member Pricing: $125

**Note, we are currently only offering one KCC registration per session. If space is available at the end of Session 2 registration, repeats will be accepted. 

Registration

Please note to successfully register your dependents, registration must be done by the Head of Household account on file (applies to registration done online via WVUGo). 

For more information email: CampusRecKids@mail.wvu.edu


Other climbing programs


Family Climbing Day

Join the Youth Programming Staff for the chance to race up the wall as a family! We provide the equipment and basic instruction while each family member can choose their own adventure or group challenge. The minimum age for climbing is 5 years old or must fit into a child-sized harness. Each family member will need a waiver signed before participating. 
*Family is defined as profiles registered under Head of Household, not to exceed 6 people. 

When: December 7, anytime from 12 - 3 p.m. *registration is held from November 3 - December 6 
Member Price: $100
Non-member Price: $125

Kids Open Climb Time

For ages 5-17 years old. This new “punch card” offering allows Campus Rec Dependent Members and Non-Members to practice their climbing skills in a non-instructional way. Youth Programming Staff will be available for belaying, bouldering, and general climbing, but will not provide childcare or personal lessons. Parents/Guardians are required to remain in the Climbing Wall area of the Rec Center but can relax as their child tries a new hobby or sharpens current climbing skills. 

The punch card allows access to the Climbing Wall anytime from 5-7 pm on the following Fridays: September 5, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, December 12. **Registration August 25 and is ongoing for the semester

Member Pricing: 5 punches for $25, 10 punches for $40 

Non-Member Pricing: 5 punches for $30, 10 punches for $50 

**This offering could continue in Spring 2026 or be discontinued based on popularity.