WHY OUR PROGRAMS

Our instructors are trained and certified by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). The AMGA is the only internationally recognized mountain guiding organization in the United States, and their instructors go through rigorous training and testing to ensure the highest level of competence and professionalism.

Guides vs. Instructors: Often a source of confusion in the outdoor industry, guides are excellent for taking a client through challenging terrain. However, if learning is the objective, then an instructor is the right choice. Our youth programs are led by instructors, trained by the AMGA to teach the skills your child will need for a safe and successful pursuit of climbing!

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD

Your child will receive the highest level of instruction available, by a professional who is passionate about teaching and climbing. 

THE PROGRAM

Your child will learn efficient climbing movement and technique. In addition to learning how to move across the surface of the rock, they will learn how to strengthen the body and the mind for the many challenges we encounter while climbing. 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Each class is limited to six student athletes. This allows an excellent instructor to student ratio and a small group of athletes to train and grow together. Friendships established in these environments can last a lifetime.

LOCATIONS

TUESDAYS: Golden Gate Park (SF) - Ground School Skills Training
WEDNESDAYS: Marin County's Ring Mountain

TIMING

Program Instruction Begins: 2:00 PM
Fall/Spring Program Instruction Ends: 5:00 PM
Winter Program Instruction Ends: 4:00 PM

SEASONS

Fall 2020 Season = Sept. 2020 - Oct. 2020
*Begins week of 9/21
Winter 2020/2021 Season = Nov. 2020 - Feb. 2020
*Winter exclusion dates: 11/24; 11/25; 12/22; 12/23; 12/29; 12/30;
Spring 2021 Season = March 2021 - May 2021