Every kid deserves
a sport they love.
Weekly coached bouldering for ages 6–18. Your kid builds strength, confidence and friendships, and has a blast doing it.
Team sports don't click for every kid.
You want your child to be active, confident and part of something. Finding an activity that sticks is the hard part.
- They tried the usual sports and never felt at home.
- You want real coaching, not just open play.
- You want them to grow at their own pace, not sit on the bench.
Climbing grows kids in a way only climbing can: a fun, wild environment that builds a love for the sport and for themselves.
Our youth coaches guide every climber along a level-based path. Levels are grouped by skill, with age-based classes as enrollment allows.
Discover. Develop. Diversify.
Each level builds on the last. When your climber is ready for more, a coach recommends them for the next level.
Discover
Build climbing foundations. Kids learn basic movement, explore the gym and develop the essential skills bouldering needs.
Start in Level 1Develop
Level 2 builds structure for the sport. Climbers keep exploring on their way to independence, friendships and choosing their own path.
See the ScheduleDiversify
More complex movement, technical skills and a more structured training environment. Climbers are encouraged to try entry-level competitions.
See the ScheduleFind your climber's practice time.
Every level starts the first week of the month. Questions about times or placement? Email youth@5.life.
Wednesdays
| Ages 6–10 | 5:00 PM |
| Ages 11+ | 6:30 PM |
Once a week, in age-based classes for ages 6–18.
Saturdays
| Ages 6–10 | 10:00 AM |
| Ages 11+ | 11:45 AM |
Once a week, 90 minutes. Coach recommendation required.
Twice a week
| Team 1 · Mondayat Vertical Adventures | 6:00 PM |
| Team 1 · Thursdayat Bloc Garten | 6:00 PM |
| Team 2 · Tuesdayat Bloc Garten | 6:00 PM |
| Team 2 · Fridayat Vertical Adventures | 6:00 PM |
Ages 8+, 90 minutes. Coach recommendation required.
Three steps to your first practice.
Everyone new to Climbing Club starts in Level 1. Here's how to get your climber on the wall.
Buy the class pass
Purchase the Level 1 Class Pass online. It's a monthly subscription, so your climber stays enrolled until they're promoted or you cancel.
Pick your practice day
After checkout, open My Account, set your default billing method and choose your weekday under the Passes tab.
Start climbing
New climbers begin the first week of the coming month. Show up ready to have fun. Our coaches take it from there.
More than a class. A home base for your family.
- Weekly coached practice in an age-based class
- A 5.Life membership for your climber, with all the benefits
- A free Discover class for parents
- Month to month: stay enrolled until promoted or canceled
Ready to compete? Meet Team Vertical.
Team Vertical is 5.Life's competitive youth program, training for the Divisional and National stage and beyond. Admission is by invitation, mostly from our U-11 program, after an evaluation with the Head Coach.
Proud, confident & climbing higher.
Reaching holds they once thought were impossible, solving problems on their own and cheering on new friends. Don't let another season go by on the sidelines.