We receive a lot of questions about how young is too young to climb at our facility. While every child is different size and ability wise, our age restrictions are as follow:
- Minimum recommended age: 7
- Minimum age we will accept: 5
*Scroll down to the bottom of the page for rules and limitations on bringing children climbing.
Follow steps 1 to 4 before dropping into the climbing gym!
STEP ONE:
We are a Bouldering Gym! What is Bouldering? Is Bouldering rock climbing?
- Bouldering IS rock climbing, but closer to the ground without the need for a rope or harness.
- Down climbing is the safest way down, but if you fall or jump down, you land on crash pads on the floor.
- The maximum height you can boulder in our facility is 15 feet.
- Bouldering is great for beginners because you don’t need to learn how to use complicated climbing equipment to get started, just a pair of climbing shoes!
STEP TWO:
Complete your waiver,
Adults age 19+: ADULT WAIVER
Children and Youth under 19, MUST have waiver filled by their own parent: YOUTH UNDER 19 WAIVER
- Each climber must complete THEIR OWN waiver, unless you are a parent completing a waiver for your child.
- Waivers are kept on file for 12 months, after which we’ll ask you to fill out a new one.
STEP THREE:
Make sure you meet these requirements for bringing youth and children:
Youth and Children
- Group size is limited to 4 for children under age 14 without a booking (drop-in).
- Please do not organize multiple drop-in groups to climb at the same time.
- Minimum age: 5 (ages 7+ recommended)
- See supervision requirements below.
In order to reduce the risk of injury, we have age-specific supervision requirements as follows:
Ages 7 to 14: A parent supervisor is required for children under 14. This parent must stay with the group and watch them the entire time. Supervisor may climb.
Ages 5 & 6: A parent supervisor is required to remain within arms’ reach at all times. Children of this age may still be developing the cognitive ability to be mindful of people around them, which means parents must stay within arms reach to ensure a child, or children, do not wander into a fall zone. Supervisor may not climb.
STEP FOUR:
Come Climbing! All new climbers receive an orientation before they start.