Youth Climbing Clubs

Ages 3–18. Weekly coached climbing where your kid builds strength, confidence, and friendships — and has a blast doing it.

Start in Level 1

Every kid deserves a sport they love

You want your child to be active, confident, and part of something. But team sports don’t click for every kid, and finding an activity that actually sticks is hard.

That’s where we come in. Our youth coaches guide every climber along a proven, level-based path — Discover, Develop, Diversify — that meets kids where they are and helps them grow at their own pace. In our fun, supportive gym, kids learn to solve problems, push past fear, and celebrate every send.

Getting started is easy

Everyone new to Climbing Club starts in Level 1. Here’s how to join:

1. Buy Your 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.

2. Pick Your Practice Day

After checkout, email youth@5.life to get registered for your class.

3. Start Climbing

New climbers begin the first week of the coming month. Just show up ready to have fun — our coaches take it from there.

How billing works: Buying your pass starts monthly recurring billing. For example, buy on August 26 and your climber starts at the first September practice, with the next bill on October 1.

Start in Level 1

See the Level 1 Schedule

Not new to climbing? Returning climbers, current members, experienced climbers, and families enrolling more than one child: email youth@5.life and we’ll get you placed in the right level.

Everything your family gets

Climbing Club is more than a class. It’s a home base for your whole family.

Weekly coached practice in an age-based class
A full 5.Life membership for your climber, with all the benefits
A free Discover Climbing class for parents
A free belay-only pass for parents (holding the rope)
Stay enrolled month to month until promoted or canceled

Your climber’s path

Each level builds on the last. When your climber is ready for more, our coaches will recommend them for the next level.

Level 1 · Discover

The starting point for every new climber. Kids explore the gym, learn basic climbing movement, hit developmental benchmarks, and build the physical and mental foundation for the sport.

Ages 3–18 · Once a week

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Level 2 · Develop

Climbers build structure in their climbing, grow more independent, deepen friendships, and start choosing their own path in the sport.

Coach recommendation · Once a week, 90 min

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Level 3 · Diversify

More complex movement, technical skills, and a structured training environment. Climbers are encouraged to try entry-level competitions.

Coach recommendation · Twice a week, 2 hrs

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Team Vertical

For athletes who’ve shown skill, determination, and commitment, Team Vertical is 5.Life’s competitive youth program, training for the Divisional and National stage and beyond. Admission is by invitation only, mostly from our U-11 program, and requires an evaluation by the Head Coach.

Learn About Team Vertical

Picture your climber a few months from now

Reaching holds they once thought were impossible. Solving problems on their own. Cheering on new friends — and walking out of practice proud of what they did.

Don’t let another season go by on the sidelines. Every great climb starts with one first move.

Start in Level 1