Junior Program dates and times Fall 2011 to Spring 2012

Young Monkeys (Age 4-6)

Children aged 4 to 6 start as “Young Monkeys”. These little monkeys will explore our facility with the only goals being: discovering a love for climbing, making new friends, and having heaps of fun with our experienced coaches.

Saturdays or Sundays from 9:00am to 10:00am

Cost: $150*

Start Dates:
January 14th/15th, 2012
April 14th/15th, 2012

Kinkajous (Age 7-8)

Kids aged 7 and 8 years old will have a ton of fun monkeying their way around our facility with the other kinkajous. The emphasis is placed on being active and having fun while climbing. Climbers will also begin to learn basic safety skills.

Saturdays from 9:00am to 10:30am or Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Cost: $175*

Start Dates:
January 14th/16th, 2012
April 14th/16th, 2012

Lemurs (Age 9-10)

9 and 10-year-olds will participate in fun exercises and games to develop climbing skills, body awareness, and self-confidence. With a focus on fun, safety, and basic climbing technique, your kids will be climbing like lemurs in no time!

Sundays from 10:15am to 11:45am or Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:00pm

Cost: $175*

Start Dates:
January 15th/17th, 2012
April 15th/17th, 2012

Chimps (Age 11-12)

Climbers aged 11 to 12 will be introduced to more technical aspects of climbing movement, footwork, and posture. Our knowledgable coaches will introduce your kids to overhang technique and bouldering skills, while still maintaining a strong emphasis on fun and games to keep them interested.

Saturdays from 10:45am to 12:45pm or Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Cost: $200*

Start Dates:
January 14th/18th, 2012
April 14th/18th, 2012

Orangutans (Age 13-14)

Climbers between the ages of 13 and 14 will receive more individualized coaching to help them excel. In addition to learning and refining footwork and movement techniques, kids will gain an understanding of outdoor climbing; including rappelling, ascending, and mock leading.

Sundays from 12:00pm to 2:00pm or Thursdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

Cost: $200*

Start Dates:
January 15th/19th, 2012
April 15th/19th, 2012

Club (Age 15+)

Youth aged 15 and up will take part in the “Club” portion of our program: a fun, social environment that continues to maintain a level of instruction to keep your kids interested, active, and progressing. Climbers will also have the opportunity to go on an outdoor climb at the end of the April semester! Those with a competitive spirit and self-driven motivation for training can be invited or try-out for the Newfoundland Junior Team.

Fridays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Cost: $200*

Start Dates:
January 13th, 2012
April 13th, 2012

Newfoundland Team

Our Junior Team is for serious competitors only. We work and shape these athletes 2 sessions a week with everything from weights and cardio to posture and sport specific training. This program includes travel opportunities within Canada for national competitions. Climbers who rank high on the national point scale can be invited to the Canadian Team and attend international competitions and even the Olympics.

In 2010/11 our team attended 4 competitions, 2 of which were sanctioned National events. We had podium finishes across the board. This includes 6 golds, 2 silver and 2 bronze. Our Team has put Newfoundland on the map as having some of the strongest youth athletes in the country.

*All prices subject to tax.