About Our Youth Programs
Skyhook’s youth programs are our foundational programming for youth climbers offered in three months cycles. We cover footwork, core movement skills, vocabulary, and create a supportive environment to learn about climbing and make new friends. You may repeat this series as desired as we include new information and change the curriculum for returning students. Registration is available online or in gym. Athletes can join the program after it starts on a case-by-case basis. This program is appropriate for ages 6-14. Please reach out to Climb@skyhookbouldering.com with further questions.
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Our first cycle of youth programs will begin on Monday, February 3rd. Our minimum participant count for each program is four athletes. If we do not meet our minimum number of participants, then the program will be canceled the week before, and refunds or transfers to another offering will be given to all registered participants.
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To Sign Up:
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1. Complete a waiver: (if you are new to Skyhook Bouldering) https://www.waiverking.com/print/53221
2. Use the find a class widget below to choose the class you want, and then book and complete the sign up process, using the email and password you used during the waiver process.
What do you do in youth programs?
Youth Programs FAQ
​How does my kid join one of these programs?
Use the class widget above to sign up, if the classes are full, click here to be added to our waitlist. You do this by purchasing a $40 spot holder, and then once a spot opens in the day and time you are looking to sign up for, you will be notified and added in to the program.
How long do these programs last?
Our cycle is currently three months, with new information being covered for our returning athletes. The benefit to such small classes is the high quality individualized attention they get from our coaches, which makes this possible. If you don't plan to keep going after the three months cycle, let us know ASAP, as we have a sizable wait list!
What kind of activities will my child do? What will they learn?
Our youth programs are designed to teach children the foundations of climbing safety, ettiquette and build foundational techniques for climbing. Students will completes games and activities that teach them core skills, engage in fun drills that build strength and better movement quality, all while making friends and building community with their classmates.
What should my child bring to class?
When attending practice, your child will need climbing shoes, whether their own or rented, chalk if they’d like to use it, a water bottle, snack, and a willingness to try hard and have fun!
Refunds, Cancellations and Transfers
Refunds are are not currently offered on youth programs due to the high demand, so please talk to all parties in your household prior to signing up, as we don't want to take a space from someone else who will sign up. We also can not offer refunds after a program starts. Transfers may be accommodated if there is space in the other class. For any cancellation, or transfer requests, please reach out to Climb@skyhookbouldering.com
Missed Practices
Generally, missed practices can not be made up. If Skyhook must cancel practice, we will offer a makeup class or offer a refund for that day of class. For extenuating circumstances, please reach out to Climb@skyhookbouldering.com
Read this if you dont like kids.
We knew making the decision to add youth programs would not make everyone happy. No one likes climbing when there are kids running under them, screaming, and making the gym feel more like a playground than their favorite training spot. The good news is, that is not what youth programs are at Skyhook Bouldering.
Our commitment to our members, both those who are in the youth program, and those who are just adults who want to climb, is the same. Skyhook is the gym for you. Coaching kids is an art, and when done well, the space can be welcoming for both groups. We start every class with a reminder of safety, and a re-setting of the expectations for appropriate behavior. When we see inappropriate behavior, we correct it. We have a five step behavioral intervention plan, that when followed is incredibly successful for making the gym a positive space for everyone.
If you see something and we don't catch it, something has gone very wrong, and we want you to let us know. We decreased class size and the length of the classes to make sure that kids receive excellent coaching, and that classes are much more manageable for our coaches. This way, we can ensure that everyone is having a great time. In addition, with a set schedule, you know what to expect, the classes will be at the same time each week, and you know what to expect when you come in at 3pm.
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