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Kids Climbing Club

The Kids Climbing Club program is for climbers ages 5 – 17 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 2026 Dates & Times

The Kids Climbing Club (KCC) program is for climbers ages 5 – 17 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 6, 13, 20, and 27.

  • Ages 5-9: 1:00 -2:30 p.m.
  • Ages 10-17: 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Registration is open July 27, 2026
16 spaces total per age group 

Member Pricing: $110
Non-Member Pricing: $140

Session Two: October 18 & 25 and November 1 & 8 

  • Ages 5-9: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  • Ages 10-17: 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Registration is open July 27
16 total spaces per age group

Member Pricing: $110
Non-Member Pricing: $140

**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 instructions 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. You only need to register once. 

When: Sunday, December 6, 2026 anytime from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. *registration is held from July 27 - October 4, 2026.  
Member Price: $15
Non-member Price: $25

Special Climbing Dates 


Obstacle Day

Join us for a day of fun, challenging, and exciting obstacles! If you are looking for something new to sharpen your climbing skills, this is for you! We have obstacles for all ages 5-17 years old. This is a great way to break out of your comfort zone and try something new!  

When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, anytime from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.  
Registration: Open July 27 – November 13, 2026. 
 
Member Dependent Pricing: $10 
Non-member Dependent Pricing: $20 
 

Outdoor Climb Day

Details to come. 


Friday Kids Open Climb Time

For ages 5-17 years old. This “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: August 21, August 28, September 4, September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, October 30, November 13, December 4, and December 11. 

Registration opens July 27, 2026. 

Member Pricing: 5 punches for $25, 10 punches for $45 

Non-Member Pricing: 5 punches for $35, 10 punches for $55