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YOUTH

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Get kids climbing! We have programs for new and experienced climbers ages 6 and up, as well as private training and parties available for ages 5 and up!

Age requirements

(FOR GYM USE OUTSIDE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS)

Must be age 5+ to climb at VITAL Brooklyn

Ages 5-7 must have a 1:1 chaperone ratio

Ages 7-12 must have a 2:1 chaperone ratio

Ages 13-15 must have an adult present in the gym

Ages 16+ may use the gym during public hours without adult supervision

Please read our FAQs about children and risk management before planning your visit!

 

TEAMS

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Be part of the team

The climbing team is a great way for youth climbers to grow under the guidance of experienced coaches. Climbing requires trust, dedication, and patience. Our coaches start from these principles in order to develop technique, strength, and character. We focus on building not only great climbers but great people as well.

All team members receive a full gym membership, 1-3 practices a week with experienced climbing coaches, two team shirts, shoe rentals, coach support during competitions, and optional climbing trips and field trips. 

Recreational and competitive teams for all skill levels are available for climbers ages 8-18.

Interested in joining the team or have questions? Email our Climbing Program Manager at elizabeth@vitalclimbinggym.com.

 

Schedule

Try Outs:
Recreational and Competitive Team
September 7th, 2024

Season Sessions:
September - December
January - June

Off Season Session:
July - August

Recreational Team
Ages 8-14
Choose 1-2 days a week
Mondays and Wednesdays

Junior Competitive Team
Ages 8-14
Choose 1 Recreational and 1 Competitive Team practice day a week

Competitive Team
Ages 9-18
Choose 2-3 days a week
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays

Pricing

Recreational Team
1 practice/week: $275 plus tax
2 practices/week: $400 plus tax

Junior Competitive Team
2 practices/week: $425 plus tax

Competitive Team
2 practices/week: $470 plus tax
3 practices/week: $545 plus tax

The recreational team is a 3-month commitment and comes with a full VITAL membership. The competitive team is a year-long commitment and comes with a full VITAL membership.

Prices listed are per month.

Sibling discounts are available for up to two additional family members.

 

Bouldering
101

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Learn to Climb

Our Kids Bouldering 101 clinic is an entry-level class for children that will cover many basic essential skills for climbing. We’d recommend this clinic to anyone who is new to the sport! Topics include risk management, etiquette, technique, and climbing terms.

Sundays 12pm - 1:30pm
For children ages 6+

 

Includes

Instruction in bouldering basics and risk management

Games (time permitting)

Free shoe and chalk rentals

Pricing

$45 plus tax per 90-minute clinic

 

Climbing
Club

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Hang out with us

Our afterschool program focuses on developing fundamental climbing skills in a fun, supportive environment. Classes encourage students to focus on personal goals and persevere through challenges. Our goal is for your child to leave class with a sense of accomplishment and pride!

Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 5pm
Early drop-off: Monday - Friday, 3pm

Ages 6-12 years. Kids will be divided into groups based on age with a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. All levels welcome!

 

Includes

1.5 hour sessions

Option for early drop off (half an hour before the program begins)

A private space (the Party Nook) to use during the program

Collaborative and learning-based games

Instruction in climbing catered to student skill level

Pricing

$145-165 plus tax per month for 1 afternoon/week
+$50 per month for early drop-off

Climbing Club is a semester-long commitment charged monthly.

No drop-ins are available. Single Visit Pass not included.

*Does not meet on school holidays.

 

When registering for Climbing Club via Mindbody, after clicking “Sign Up Now!” you will be sent to a screen that says, “We're sorry, but a service can not be purchased online for this service category.” From that screen, click that tab that says “Contracts” in order to complete registration. Please email elizabeth@vitalclimbinggym.com if you have any problems.

PARTIES

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LET’S THROW A PARTY!

Celebrate your next birthday at VITAL! We are able to accommodate up to 15 climbers and up to 25 attendees (including non-climbing guests), so bring your friends!

Climbers must be at least 5 years old. Questions? Send us an email at elizabeth@vitalclimbinggym.com.

 

Includes

VITAL Party Hosts

Climbing shoe rentals and chalk

2 hours of climbing, including climbing instruction, games, and free climbing

Private party room

Decorations

Pricing*

Up to 5 climbers: $300 plus tax

6-10 climbers: $575 plus tax

11-15 climbers: $870 plus tax

*All pricing includes gratuity for Party Hosts.

A $100 deposit must be paid at the time of booking, which will be put towards the overall cost of the party.

 

Parties must be booked prior to the month in which they occur. For a full refund, parties must be canceled within 48 hours of being booked. Parties can be refunded half of the deposit if canceled at least a week prior to the party.

Read our full FAQs about children and risk management here.

CAMPS

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SPEND SCHOOL BREAKS CLIMBING

Camps are a perfect way to keep kids busy, healthy, and happy over school breaks!

Join us for school vacations where we'll climb, play games, slackline, craft, and spend time outdoors (weather permitting)! No climbing experience necessary. Ages 6-12 welcome—campers will be separated into pods based on age.

Questions? Send us an email at elizabeth@vitalclimbinggym.com.

 

Includes

Instruction in climbing

Games, crafting, and outdoor activities (weather permitting)

Free shoe and chalk rentals

Camp t-shirt

VITAL Olympics

Pricing

SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS
$600 plus tax per 5-day camp
$50 early drop-off add-on

Sibling discounts are available

UPCOMING CAMP DATES

No upcoming camps