The day begins with an hour of physical conditioning (such as yoga, stretch, light weight training, balance and strength exercises). Next, climbers will learn how to boulder and top rope and, by the end of the week, be introduced to lead climbing (all done in the safety of our gym)! The climbers will also learn how to slack line.
Bouldering is climbing close to the ground where a safety rope and hardware are not needed; instead, a "spotter" and pads are used to protect the climbers. The climbers will learn balance and climbing techniques and develop endurance and strength.
Top roping is climbing while harnessed to a rope that is attached to anchors above the climber's intended route. The climber ascends while his partner (called a belayer) takes up the slack in the rope. The belayer and climber are always communicating and working as a team.
Finally, after strength and endurance are built up and confidence and skill level are achieved, our climbers will be introduced to lead climbing! Lead climbing is climbing while harnessed to a rope - just like top roping - except that the CLIMBERS place the anchors as they climb. In our program, the climber will be harnessed to a top rope with a belayer (for safety reasons) while simultaneously ascending and clipping their own anchors. Climbers will safely experience the excitement of lead climbing while learning proper techniques of lead clipping and belayers will learn the proper techniques of a lead belay.
The cost for this unique week of climbing is only $260. Each climber will receive 4 hours of daily instruction, a SolidRock T-shirt, and a BRAND NEW PAIR OF CLIMBING SHOES. The maximum number of climbers per program is 12; the minimum is 4 (if fewer then 4 sign up, the program for that week will be canceled). A $100 non-refundable deposit (unless camp is canceled) is required at sign-up.
Teen Climbing Camps are offered the following weeks:
| Old Town (619-299-1124) |
Poway (858-748-9011) |
San Marcos (760-480-1429) |
| July 12 - 16 | July 26 - 30 | July 5 - 9 |
| July 26 - 30 | August 2 - 6 | |
| August 9 - 13 |
Call for further information: Old Town (619-299-1124), Poway (858-748-9011), San Marcos (760-480-1429).