Rock Climbing
Learn the exciting sport of Rock Climbing at the Trails Rec Center’s indoor rock climbing wall!
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Youth Rock Climbing Classes
Do you want to learn the exciting sport of rock climbing or take your skills to the next level? Our rock climbing classes offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced options on our indoor climbing wall, making it easy for youth of all experience levels to participate. In a fun, safe, and supportive environment, participants learn proper climbing techniques, equipment use, and essential safety skills while building strength, confidence, and problem-solving abilities. Whether your child is brand new to climbing or ready for more challenging routes, our classes help climbers grow, challenge themselves, and reach new heights.
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Little Rock Climbers | Level 1 (ages: 5-7)
Little Rock Climbers is an introductory class designed just for young athletes who are brand new to climbing. Kids will learn the very basics, like how to put on a harness, how to use simple handholds and footholds, and how to move safely on the wall. In a fun and supportive environment, climbers practice patience, build confidence, and explore how to face their fears one small step at a time.From sea creatures of the deep to phoenixes in the sky, children discover and explore legends and lore across time, space, and culture. Children learn and tell their stories about nature, emotions, and ideas through painting, sculptures and other works of art.
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 2 (04/07- 04/28) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Apr 7th, 2026 | Apr 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 0 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 2 (04/09- 04/30) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Apr 9th, 2026 | Apr 30th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 0 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 3 (05/05- 05/26) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | May 5th, 2026 | May 26th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 1 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 4 (06/02- 06/23) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jun 2nd, 2026 | Jun 23rd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 5 (07/07- 07/28) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jul 7th, 2026 | Jul 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 6 (08/04- 08/25) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aug 4th, 2026 | Aug 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 4 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 7 (09/01- 09/22) | 5-7 | Tuesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Sep 1st, 2026 | Sep 22nd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 3 (05/07- 05/28) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | May 7th, 2026 | May 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 2 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 4 (06/04- 06/25) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jun 4th, 2026 | Jun 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 4 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 5 (07/09- 07/30) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jul 9th, 2026 | Jul 30th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 6 (08/06- 08/27) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aug 6th, 2026 | Aug 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Little Rock Climbers SS Session 7 (09/03- 09/24) | 5-7 | Thursday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Sep 3rd, 2026 | Sep 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
Next Step Climbers | Level 2 (ages: 8-10)
Next Step Climbers builds beginner skills and introduces slightly more advanced techniques for developing climbers. Athletes learn proper top-rope safety habits, stronger footwork, purposeful hand placement, and how to start reading routes before they climb. Climbers will work on problem-solving while on the wall, communicating effectively with instructors, and supporting their peers. This class helps athletes become more confident, focused, and capable climbers.
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 2 (04/06-04/27) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Apr 6th, 2026 | Apr 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 3 (05/04-05/25) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | May 4th, 2026 | May 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 4 (06/01-06/22) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jun 1st, 2026 | Jun 22nd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 5 (07/06- 07/27) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jul 6th, 2026 | Jul 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 4 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 6 (08/03- 08/24) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aug 3rd, 2026 | Aug 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 7 (08/31- 09/21) | 8-11 | Monday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aug 31st, 2026 | Sep 21st, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 2 (04/07-04/28) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Apr 7th, 2026 | Apr 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 3 (05/05-05/26) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | May 5th, 2026 | May 26th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 4 (06/02-06/23) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 2nd, 2026 | Jun 23rd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 5 (07/07-07/28) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 7th, 2026 | Jul 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 6 (08/04-08/25) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Aug 4th, 2026 | Aug 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 7 (09/01-09/22) | 8-11 | Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Sep 1st, 2026 | Sep 22nd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 2 (04/08-04/29) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Apr 8th, 2026 | Apr 29th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 3 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 3 (05/06-05/27) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | May 6th, 2026 | May 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 2 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 4 (06/03-06/24) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2026 | Jun 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 5 (07/08-07/29) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 8th, 2026 | Jul 29th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 6 (08/05-08/26) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Aug 5th, 2026 | Aug 26th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 7 (09/02-09/23) | 8-11 | Wednesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Sep 2nd, 2026 | Sep 23rd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 1 (03/05-04/02) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Mar 5th, 2026 | Apr 2nd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 2 (04/09-04/30) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Apr 9th, 2026 | Apr 30th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 3 (05/07-05/28) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | May 7th, 2026 | May 28th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 4 (06/04-06/25) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 4th, 2026 | Jun 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 5 (07/09-07/30) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 9th, 2026 | Jul 30th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 6 (08/06-08/27) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Aug 6th, 2026 | Aug 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Next Step Climbers SS Session 7 (09/03-09/24) | 8-11 | Thursday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Sep 3rd, 2026 | Sep 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
Peak Climbers | Level 3 (ages: 11-18)
Peak Climbers is designed for climbers ready to take their climbing to the next level. This class focuses on enhanced techniques including body positioning, balance, route planning, and efficient movement. Athletes refine their top-rope skills, begin learning more advanced problem-solving strategies, and develop responsibility and independence on the wall. Participants also build resilience, leadership, and teamwork as they encourage others and challenge themselves with more complex climbs.
| Class Name | Age Group | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | Registration Start | Open Spots | Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Climbers SS Session 2 (04/06-04/27) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Apr 6th, 2026 | Apr 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 4 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 3 (05/04-05/25) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | May 4th, 2026 | May 25th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 4 (06/01-06/22) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jun 1st, 2026 | Jun 22nd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 5 (07/06-07/27) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Jul 6th, 2026 | Jul 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 6 (08/03-08/24) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Aug 3rd, 2026 | Aug 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 7 (08/31--09/21) | 12+ | Monday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Aug 31st, 2026 | Sep 21st, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 2 (04/08- 04/29) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Apr 8th, 2026 | Apr 29th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 5 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 3 (05/06- 05/27) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | May 6th, 2026 | May 27th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 4 (06/03- 06/24) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jun 3rd, 2026 | Jun 24th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 5 (07/08- 07/29) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Jul 8th, 2026 | Jul 29th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 6 (08/05- 08/26) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Aug 5th, 2026 | Aug 26th, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
| Peak Climbers SS Session 7 (09/02- 09/23) | 12+ | Wednesday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Sep 2nd, 2026 | Sep 23rd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2026 | 6 | Enroll |
Youth Rock Climbing
Frequently Asked Questions
What age groups are eligible for the youth rock climbing classes?
Q: What age groups are eligible for the youth rock climbing classes?
A: Our youth rock climbing classes are designed for children and teens aged 6 to 18. We offer specific classes tailored to different age groups and skill levels to ensure an optimal learning experience for all participants.
What should my child wear to rock climbing classes?
Q: What should my child wear to rock climbing classes?
A: Children should wear comfortable, athletic clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Closed-toe shoes, such as sneakers or climbing shoes, are required. We provide all necessary climbing equipment, including harnesses and helmets.
Do I need to purchase any equipment for my child?
Q: Do I need to purchase any equipment for my child?
A: No, you do not need to purchase any equipment. We provide all the necessary climbing gear, including harnesses and ropes. Climbing shoes are not included.
Can my child join the open climbing hours if they are new to climbing?
Q: Can my child join the open climbing hours if they are new to climbing?
A: Anyone can join our open climbing hours, but it is recommended for those who have some basic climbing experience. Beginners are encouraged to start with our beginner rock climbing classes to learn essential skills and safety procedures.
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