REC PROGRAM
Fall 2025 Registration is Open!
See below for more details about our program, including how to register.
Whether your kids are new to the sport or are experienced climbers, our Youth Recreational Program will help them develop their skills each week in a fun, supportive environment.
New participants will focus on the fundamentals: footwork, body positioning, movement, terminology and more. As they gain more experience on the wall, they will continue to work on honing their technique, strength and mentality as they progress through our program.
Each lesson begins with a mobility-focused warm-up followed by a mix of dedicated climbing time, challenges, technical drills and related exercises.
Registration
The Fall 2025 term will run for 11 classes. The cost is $550, tax included.
Before registering, please read more about the schedule, level guidelines and policies below.
Kids will get the most out of our program if they already have some experience with climbing. If your child is interested in getting started, we recommending bringing them in for an auto belay session so they can get used to being on the wall before joining a class.
To register, please email James at james@truenorthclimbing.com. Please include your child’s first and last name, their date of birth, and a ranked list of classes they wish to join in case your top pick has filled up since the last availability update.
Fall 2025 registration is now open to returning participants who attended Spring 2025 classes. Registration will open to newcomers to the program the week of July 14th. The term will run for 11 classes for $550 (tax included).
Class schedule
Dates
Fall 2025 (11 classes)
First week:
No class:
Final week:
Make-up date (for single day listed above):
Timetable
Please note that class availability can changes very quickly, especially near the beginning of the registration period.
Class durations:
8-11: 1.5h
12-14, 14-18: 2h
Adv: 2.5h
Last update: 15 July 2025
Fall 2025 (11 classes)
First week:
No class:
Final week:
Make-up date (for single day listed above):
Timetable
Please note that class availability can changes very quickly, especially near the beginning of the registration period.
Class durations:
8-11: 1.5h
12-14, 14-18: 2h
Adv: 2.5h
Last update: 15 July 2025
Age Groups & Levels
School Year Classes
Age groups: 8-11, 12-14, 14-18
Our program is divided into a level system, which allows us to group our climbers according to their skill and experience levels as well as their interests and goals. This is a learning program; participants in each level are expected to put effort into improving their climbing skills each week.
- Level 1 (1 class/week):Climbers in Level 1 focus on learning the fundamentals of climbing technique and terminology while gaining comfort on the wall.Level 1 is intended for newer climbers with some experience who want to begin learning more about climbing and how to improve.
- Level 2* (1 class/week):Climbers in Level 2 focus on improving their climbing technique through drills and technical instruction, as well as being more mindful about session planning and goal setting.Level 2 is intended for climbers who have substantial experience (completion of multiple terms of Level 1 and/or consistent, weekly climbing for several months) and who wish to focus on expanding their knowledge and understanding of climbing techniques.
- Level 3* (1 class/week):Climbers in Level 3 focus on refining their technique and developing their strength and tactical abilities.Level 3 is intended for dedicated climbers with broad technical knowledge and extensive experience (completion of multiple terms of Level 2 and/or consistent, weekly climbing for over a year) who are ready to push themselves to continue improving, in part by challenging themselves to work on aspects of climbing they find difficult.
- Advanced** (2 classes/week):The advanced program takes all elements of level 3 and places further emphasis on self-analysis and independence. Only dedicated climbers who demonstrate a consistent desire to work hard and improve will be considered.Advanced class is ideal for climbers who are interested in pursuing mastery of climbing, including those who are working toward joining our competitive team.
Summer Classes
- Intermediate: for climbers who have completed at least one term of Level 1, 2 or 3. New climbers may also join subject to approval from the program director.
- Advanced: for rec climbers who have completed at least one term of Advanced classes as well as youth competitive athletes. Climbers with comparable experience may join subject to approval from the program director.
Policies
Behavior
Participants in our program are expected to uphold a high standard of behavior, cooperativeness and respect for their peers, instructors and other climbers at the gym. This includes following all gym safety rules, listening to their instructors, refraining from using inappropriate or insulting language, and avoiding causing any negative disruption to their class or other customers’ experience at the gym.
Climbing gyms can be dangerous if you are not paying attention to your surroundings and following safety guidelines, so it is important that every participant remains attentive and cooperative during class.
Participants who regularly disrupt class, misbehave, act inappropriately toward their instructor(s) or peers, and/or endanger themselves or others may be removed from class at their instructors’ discretion, or from the program at the director’s discretion.
Illness/Injury/Missed Classes
Participants who are contagiously ill must stay home from class. If a climber in our program appears ill during class, we will call the parent or guardian listed as their emergency contact person to pick them up.
If a participant is sent home or is unable to attend their class due to illness, injury or other unforeseen circumstances, we will offer a single-visit pass so they can come in and climb outside of class to make up for the absence.
Kids under 13 require adult supervision (maximum 2 kids per adult) to climb outside of class, but kids who are 13 or older can climb on their own. Make-up classes are generally not available due to scheduling constraints.
Cancellations
In the event that we need to cancel a class (e.g. due to emergency, hazardous weather, instructor illness, or unforeseen emergency circumstances), I will issue a refund to everyone impacted.
Withdrawal
Participants who withdraw from the program will be issued a full refund up to two weeks before their first scheduled class. Any time after that, the remainder of the term will be converted into a multi-visit pass for the number of classes remaining in the term at the time of withdrawal.