Youth Programs

Gravity Groms

Gravity Groms is an 6 week climbing program for youth ages 4-8yrs old. Curriculum is based on a progression of hard and soft skills including warm up and floor exercises, gear knowledge, climbing techniques, safety and risk awareness, team work and group initiatives, technical climbing skills, communication skills and of course lots of experiential fun. Rental gear included.

Meets weekly on Mondays 3:30-4:45

$200

Junior Recreational Climbing Team 8-12

This Youth Recreational Climbing Team is an 8 week program for youth ages 8-12. No climbing skill or experience is required. Curriculum is based on a progression of skill and knowledge in the following learning objectives: Floor exercises and stretching, basic climbing skill and technique, rope and gear management, belaying, climber communication, group dynamics and initiatives, and of course plenty of experiential learning along the way.  

Meets weekly on Tuesdays 4:00-5:30

$300

15% discount for current monthly or annual members

Recreational Climbing Team 13-18

This Youth Recreational Climbing Team is an 8 week program for youth ages 13-18. Some climbing skill and experience is recommended. Curriculum is based on a progression of skill and knowledge in the following learning objectives: Floor exercises and stretching, basic climbing skill and technique, rope and gear management, belaying, climber communication, group dynamics and initiatives, and of course plenty of experiential learning along the way.  

*If no previous climbing experience, please consider joining our Climbing 101 course before joining the Recreational Team. 

Meets weekly on Thursdays 4:00-5:30 

$320

15% discount for current monthly or annual members

Explorers Climbing Group (ages 8 and up)

The Explorers Climbing Group is an open enrollment program catered to the novice/beginner climber ages 8 and up. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. Curriculum is focused on hard and soft skills including, knowledge of climbing gear, climbing technique, belaying, knot tying, and climber communication. This introductory program is a great starting point for youth interested in joining our Recreation Teams. We recommend signing up for four sessions for a well rounded introduction to climbing. Rental gear included. 

Meets weekly on Saturdays 11:00-12:30

$30 for members - $35 for non-members

Homeschool Groups

Homeschool Gravity Groms

Gravity Groms is an 6 week climbing program for youth ages 4-8yrs old. Curriculum is based on a progression of hard and soft skills including warm up and floor exercises, gear knowledge, climbing techniques, safety and risk awareness, team work and group initiatives, technical climbing skills, communication skills and of course lots of experiential fun. Rental gear included.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:15am.

$200

Homeschool Recreational Climbing Team

Ages 8 and Up

The Homeschool Youth Recreational Climbing Team is intended for the Durango area Homeschooler or Non-Traditional student. This is an 8 week program for youth ages 8 and up. No climbing skill or experience is required. Curriculum is based on a progression of skill and knowledge in the following learning objectives: Floor exercises and stretching, basic climbing skill and technique, rope and gear management, belaying, climber communication, group dynamics and initiatives, and of course plenty of experiential learning along the way.  

This group meets Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am.

15% discount for current monthly or annual members

3 Day Teen Gym to Crag Course (ages 12-18)

In this collaboration between Gravity Lab and San Juan Expeditions, teens learn how to apply climbing skills, technique and communication skills in an outdoor climbing setting. Learn the necessary skills and familiarize yourself with the gear and technique needed to safely climb at our local Durango Crags.

Day 1 - Orientation, skill building, rope management and climbing technique. 8am-1pm at Gravity Lab

Day 2 - Advanced skills and outdoor climbing etiquette at a local Durango Crag. 8am-1pm location TBD

Day 3 - Level up your climbing and push your abilities with more advanced climbs and ongoing application of skills and learnings. 8am-1pm location TBD

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