Big puzzles.
Bigger confidence.
Climbing clubs, camps and family classes where kids build strength, problem-solving skills and self-confidence on the walls of German Village's bouldering gym. Their first youth class is free.
Not every kid finds their sport on a field.
Maybe your child has tried the usual activities and nothing has stuck. Maybe you're thinking:
- "They tried team sports, and it just didn't click."
- "I want something active that challenges their brain, too."
- "I wish they believed in themselves a little more."
Young minds crave puzzles and challenges. Climbing gives them both — a mental puzzle and a physical one on every problem, in a fun place that builds a love for the sport and for themselves.
From curious to confident.
Has your child ever wanted to try climbing? Here's how to find out if it's their thing.
Claim a free class
Email youth@5.life and we'll set your child up with their first youth class, free.
Pick their program
Climbing Club, seasonal camps or single-session classes and events. Choose what fits your family.
Watch them climb higher
Kids learn to read a problem, push past fear and cheer each other on, and they leave a little prouder every time.
A way in for every kind of kid.
One fun afternoon, a full season of progress or a week of camp. Pick the program that matches your child and your calendar.
Climbing Club
Climbing Club develops young people the way only climbing can, in a crazy fun environment that builds a love for the sport and for themselves. Levels are separated by skill, with age-based offerings as enrollment allows.
Join Climbing ClubCamps
Engaging climbing camps for kids of all ages and skill levels. A fun, active plan for summer break, the winter holidays and days off school.
Discover Our CampsHomeschool & Events
Single-session classes and events for youth and their families. Hands-on time to learn, bond and challenge yourselves together, whether you're brand new or already climbing.
See Classes & EventsParties, family climbs and what comes next.
Parties & Lock-ins
Celebrate on the wall with friends. Birthday parties, group visits and lock-ins all start on our Groups page.
Plan a Party
Family Climbing
Kids can climb during open hours with a supervising adult. Day passes for ages 13 and under are $13.
Plan Your VisitTeam Vertical
5.Life's youth competition team trains at Vertical Adventures, our sister gym. Climbers who want to take it further can find the details there.
See Team VerticalGood to know before you go.
Questions? Call 614 929-6277 or email youth@5.life. Hours, including holiday hours, are on Location & Hours.
How do we claim the free first class?
Do I need to sign a waiver?
Can my kids climb outside of a class?
Which program is right for my child?
My child already climbs. Where do they start?
Young climbers, new sets every Tuesday and life at the gym. Follow along on Instagram.
Proud, confident & climbing higher.
Solving problems on their own, reaching holds that once looked impossible and cheering on new friends. It all starts with one free class.