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.
Spring 2026 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: January 18, January 25, and February 1
- 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 January 1, 2026
16 spaces total per age group
Member Pricing: $120
Non-Member Pricing: $150
Session Two: February 15, February 22, and March 1
- 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 February 1
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).
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: Aoril 19, 2026, anytime from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. *registration is held from January 1 - April 23
Member Price: $100
Non-member Price: $125
Special Climbing Dates
Kids Climbing Club: All About Routes
March 29, 2026 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) **register from January 1 - March 27
Kids Climbing Club: Obstacle Day
April 19, 2026 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) **register from January 1 - April 17
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 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on the following Fridays: January 16, January 23, and January 30 **Registration opens January 1
Member Pricing: 5 punches for $25, 10 punches for $40
Non-Member Pricing: 5 punches for $30, 10 punches for $50