Youth Climbing programs
FALL Session
Team Volta
Ages 9-13 (U-14)
Tuesdays + Thursdays • 4pm-6pm
September 10 — November 14 • 10 weeks
Ages 14-18 (U-18)
Tuesdays + Thursdays • 6:30pm-8:30pm
September 10 — November 14 • 10 weeks
These 10-WEEK programs are cooperative with the potential to compete, and are designed to hone skills and encourage active engagement.
Build self-confidence ∎ Grow climbing skills ∎ Cultivate personal responsibility ∎ Strengthen connections ∎ Develop leadership
Alex of Team Volta at the Plastic Fantastic bouldering comp.
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Email Coach Rye to inquire about Team
Club Volta
Ages 6-9, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Day Options
Wednesdays Only
Fridays Only
Both Wed. + Fri.
Week Options
September 11 — November 8 • 8 weeks
September 11 — October 4 • 4 weeks
Is a young person in your life giddy about climbing or interested in learning more? This 8 WEEK recreational group is designed for youth to have fun, foster growth and encourage interest.
Club Volta is an ongoing program that coincides with school calendars and is not offered in the summer. Check out our Summer Camp programs!
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Please do not hesitate to contact Coach Kendrew with any questions you may have!
At Volta, you must be 14 or older to belay other climbers (to control the ropes for another climber) and to use the fitness equipment. There is no age restriction for learning to climb, young or old! Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Youth Instruction
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Learn the Ropes
(Ages 14+) New to Roped Climbing? This 90-minute introduction to Top Rope Climbing will help your child master the basic skills needed to climb at Volta independent of an instructor.
This class will focus on: climbing harness basics, how to tie-in, how to belay, as well as give ample time for practice and implementation of those skills.
Member—Free | Non-member $40
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Family Learn The Ropes
The goal of this 2-hour session is to teach parents the skills they need to pass our Belay Test.
Simultaneously, the kids learn basic climbing skills with another instructor.
After a parent has become Belay Certified, the family can climb together independent of Volta instructors.
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Bouldering 101
(Ages 10+) New to Bouldering? This 90-minute introduction will help your child navigate the Bouldering area at Volta.
This class will focus on: grading, body positioning, hold recognition, and movement.
Member $20 | Non-member $40
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Private Sessions
Private Belay: No belayer? Book a climbing session for your child and let a Volta instructor handle the ropes.
— 1 hour minimum
— 1:5 instructor to participant ratio
— harness included
Private Coaching: Let us help create a customized climbing program that will support your child’s climbing goals and aspirations.
The amazing sport of climbing
Read ‘Climbing 101' - an introduction to the world of indoor climbing, its terminology and grading system.
LET US HANDLE THE ROPES FOR YOUR KID’S BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Join us for 2 hours of climbing, fun and festivities (including access to private room for food and celebration).
