Weekly Youth Climbing Programs
N3C’s youth climbing programs give kids an opportunity to improve their climbing by working with skilled instructors each week. Through a variety of age-appropriate games, drills, and activities, the climbers will learn climbing and rope-working skills as well as cooperation, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Youth Program Sessions
- Autumn: September & October
- Stick Season: November & December
- Winter: January & February
- Mud Season: March & April
- Spring: May & June
Enrollment for the upcoming session opens two weeks before the first class. Please refer to the calendar above for session dates. All sessions are nonrefundable.
If a program is full and you would like to be added to the waitlist, please complete the form below. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.
Youth Programs Outside
(Rock Stars and Climbing Club Summer Session)
Summer Session Info
Throughout the summer, students in grades 3-12 will climb outside at various locations around the White Mountains of NH. Each day will include climbing, instruction, and the continued development of skills learned in other N3C youth programs. This program will be run as a drop-off program at N3C or Echo Crag (depending on the climbing location), where instructors will provide instruction and supervision during the program.
This program is available to students who have participated in an N3C youth program in the past 2 years, including Rock Stars Rec., Rock Stars Team, Climbing Club (previously known as Top Knots), a summer camp, or a 6-week winter program/homeschool program at N3C.
Why Climb Outdoors?
Outdoor climbing is so much fun! With the right skills, outdoor climbing can be a lifelong pursuit, just like indoor climbing. It provides all the same exercise, teamwork, and problem-solving benefits of climbing at N3C, but with the added bonus of being able to experience nature and the White Mountains in a new way!
Student Expectations
Students should be able to exhibit patience while instructors put up ropes and climbers take turns climbing and belaying. Please see the list below for other expectations of students throughout the day. If your child is unable to meet these expectations without parental supervision, please consider scheduling a privately guided day.
- Can hike at a moderate pace in varied terrain with a backpack
- Able to be appropriately prepared for the day and self-manage their personal needs. (Includes listening to their body to take care of eating, drinking, and bathroom breaks)
- Able to self-regulate behavior during downtime (non-climbing time)
Any children not appropriately prepared for the day upon arrival to the program (i.e. not wearing hiking footwear) will not be able to participate and will be asked to leave.
Additional Summer Climbing Options
- North Country Climbing Camps
- Evergreen Days of Fun Camp
- Private Guiding – great for families looking to climb together!
Mighty Minis
(Grades K-2)
Wednesdays
4pm – 5pm
Student Expectations
Students in the Mighty Minis group can expect to take turns climbing and learn new skills through teamwork and fun games. Students are asked to try their best and participate fully during each class. They are expected to work toward independence in putting on their climbing harness and tying a figure 8 knot.
Parent Expectations
Children in the Mighty Minis class are not yet old enough to belay, as such, parents are asked to learn how to belay and to stay for the duration of the class. We understand that not every parent can be available each week, but ask that each family provide assistance throughout the session. Belay lessons are offered during the second class of every session.
Tuition
1 session (2 months) – $145
Class tuition includes weekly classes with skilled instructors, gym membership for climbing anytime outside of class, and unlimited gear rentals for the duration of the session. It also includes a free belay lesson to parents on the second class of a session.
Rock Stars
(Grades 3-6)
Wednesdays
4pm – 5:30pm
Student Expectations
Students in the Rock Stars groups can expect to learn how to belay, take turns belaying and climbing, and learn new skills through activities, teamwork, and fun games.
Tuition
1 Session (2 Months) – $175
Class tuition includes weekly classes with skilled instructors, gym membership for climbing anytime outside of class, and unlimited gear rentals for the duration of the session.
Additional Class
A Thursday class option is available during the Stick Season, Winter, and Mud Season sessions.
Climbing Club
(Grades 7+)
Thursdays
5pm – 7pm
Student Expectations
Students can expect to become independent belayers, and begin learning advanced skills. Classes will be a mix of skills development, workouts, and fun climbing.
Students should bring a higher level of personal motivation and psych.
Students are recommended to climb one to two times a week in addition to class.
Tuition
1 Session (2 Months) – $205
Class tuition includes weekly classes with skilled instructors, gym membership for climbing anytime outside of class, and unlimited gear rentals for the duration of the session.
(Previously known as the Top Knots.)
Please be advised that children under the age of 14 require adult supervision while at North Country Climbing Center. During a class or program, students are under the direct supervision of the coach. However, before and after the class, the coach cannot assume responsibility for your child’s well-being.
Private Coaching
- $25 for half hour
- $40 for full hour
- $130 for 4 full hour lessons
- $150 for 8 half hour lessons
Note: private lessons do not include rental gear or pass to gym.
