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Helping Everyone Climb · Youth Climbing Clubs

Every kid deserves
a sport they love.

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

Start in Level 1See the Levels
Ages 3–18Weekly coached practiceIncludes a 5.Life membershipMonth to month
Two young Climbing Club members bouldering on the purple wall at Vertical Adventures
Why Climbing Club

Team sports don't click for every kid.

You want your child to be active, confident and part of something — but finding an activity that actually sticks is hard. Our youth coaches guide every climber along a proven, level-based path that meets kids where they are, so they grow at their own pace.

Buy your class pass

Purchase the Level 1 Class Pass online. It's a monthly subscription, so your climber stays enrolled until promoted or you cancel.

Pick your practice day

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

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.

Start in Level 1Under 18? A parent or guardian signs the waiver.
Everything your family gets

More than a class. A home base for your family.

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

Discover. Develop. Diversify.

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

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Level 1

Discover

Ages 3–18Once a week

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

Start in Level 1
Level 2

Develop

Coach recommendationWeekly · 90 min

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

Level 3

Diversify

Coach recommendation2× a week · 2 hrs

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

Invitation only
Competitive

Team Vertical

Head Coach evaluation

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.

Learn about Team Vertical →
Don't just take it from us

Parents love our youth programs.

★★★★★
"Amazing staff - especially Ben. My daughter takes the kids climbing class and strongly recommends it. She says the instructors are nice and the activities are fun."
MMatt BuelowKids climbing class · Google review
★★★★★
"My son attended a week long summer camp and had a blast! The camp counselors did a great job keeping the kiddos engaged, encouraged, and inspired to try new things and make friends. My son came home each day with a smile and had better self confidence on the wall."
KKaren MeadeSummer camp · Google review
★★★★★
"My children 6 & 4 have been interested and they had a lesson with Sammy and Sydney. As we left the first words out of my kids were, “Can we come back tomorrow?”"
JJamie & Alex DeLongFirst lesson · Google review
Picture your climber a few months from now

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.

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