Have a child that is interested in climbing? Why not sign up for one of our kids programs. See information below for program dates and prices.
Overview
The Edge is committed to providing a high-level instructional progression for young climbers. From exploring the sport in Geckos to competing nationally and internationally with our Competitive Team, we strive to provide programming for every child at every level of development.
Philosophy
Our philosophy has remained constant throughout the 18 year history of our facility. We believe that physical pursuits provide a great atmosphere for young people to learn about life skills such as: discipline, dedication, dealing with success and failure, goal setting and self-discovery. We encourage each athlete to take responsibility for his/her learning and performance. All of our programs follow logical teaching progressions that allows for all athletes to improve at their own pace.
Our programs are designed and delivered by a dedicated coaching staff including several past National Champions. The Edge’s Youth Programs director is Andrew Wilson, 9-time National Youth Team Coach and ACMG Level 3 Instructor.
GETTING STARTED - Ages 6-8.
We believe that the first experiences in any sport should be about fun and exploration. We want our youngest climbers to fall in love with the movement, sense of adventure and environment that climbing provides. It is this initial passion that endures as athletes become more serious and start to train in later years.
Our Geckos program for 6-8 year olds is designed to allow natural curiosity and exploration to flourish.
Geckos combines climbing, bouldering, and camp style games and activities with climbing themes.. Instructors help facilitate exploration by creating individual objectives for each participant. Geckos can be taken more than once without being too repetitive.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants do not learn to belay in Geckos.
Course ID
Date(s)
Times
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#0911
Sep 11,Sep 18,Sep 25,Oct 02
10:30am-11:45am
#0911
Sep 11,Sep 18,Sep 25,Oct 02
9:00am-10:15am
#1016
Oct 16,Oct 23,Oct 30,Nov 06
10:30am-11:45am
#1016
Oct 16,Oct 23,Oct 23,Nov 06
9:00am-10:15am
#1113
Nov 13,Nov 20,Nov 27,Dec 04
10:30am-11:45am
#1113
Nov 13,Nov 20,Nov 27,Dec 04
9:00am-10:15am
Camp Gecko
Price: $109.50 + HST
Ages: 6-8
Come to the camp that reaches new heights!
These 3-day versions of our popular Geckos program are offered during Spring Break and all Summer.
3 days/ 2 hours per day
Please Note: Camp Gecko participants do not learn to belay.
4:1 student:instructor ratio
Course ID
Date(s)
Times
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#0810
Aug 10,Aug 11,Aug 12
10am-noon
#0824
Aug 24,Aug 25,Aug 26
10am-noon
PRE-COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS - Ages 9-12
Once young athletes have a firm enjoyment of the sport, we can start to gradually introduce training concepts and basic workout structures. The primary goal is still fun, but we can plant the seeds for future training success.
Our Spiders 101, 201 and 301 programs introduce basic movement techniques and solid foundations for athletic health such as warm-up, training methods and postural/strength conditioning.
These 3 classes run together on Tuesday afternoons to allow for athletes to move up through the levels more easily as they become ready.
Spiders Programs are designed to prepare athletes for the Youth Team. Team info Click Here .
It is possible to register at any point in the 12 weeks. Please see the fee schedule below.
Price: $215.00 + HST (see progressive fee schedule above for registration after first week)
Ages: 9-12 years.
Pre-Requisites: Completion of Spiders 101 and/or Instructor Approval
Course Curriculum: Basic and Intermediate climbing movement skills, movement preparation drills, basic and intermediate postural and strength conditioning.
* The course fees do not include climbing pass for hours outside the class.
Price: $215.00 + HST (see progressive fee schedule above for registration after first week)
Ages: 9-13 years.
Pre-Requisites: Completion of Spiders 201 and/or Instructor Approval
Course Curriculum: Intermediate and Advanced Movement Skills, Basic Sport Specific training methods, Intermediate Postural and Strength Conditioning, Basic Competition formats, rules and strategies.
* The course fees do not include climbing pass for hours outside the class.
This is our popular Spiders 101 program in a camp format.
Athletes learn all the essentials of the Top-Rope Safety system (belaying) in this 3-day course. Instruction is balanced with climbing and other fun activities to keep it interesting.
Age: 9-12 yrs. old.
Pre-requisites: NONE.
Course ID
Date(s)
Times
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#0810
Aug 10,Aug 11,Aug 12
9:30am-12:30pm
#0824
Aug 24,Aug 25,Aug 26
9:30am-12:30pm
Summer Spiders Hybrid Camp
Price: $138.10 + HST
This 3-day Course is intended for athletes who have completed any of our Spiders Classes or Camps.
The objective of the Hybrid Camp is to bring athletes of different experience levels together to feed of each others energy and enthusiasm. Instructors will create individual learning activities and goals according to each athlete's needs.
This is a great option for athletes interested in making some improvements in preparation for the start of our Fall Spiders and Team programming.
Ages: 9-12 years
Pre-requisites: Spiders 101 OR Spiders 201 OR Spiders 301
Course ID
Date(s)
Times
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#0810
Aug 10,Aug 11,Aug 12
1:00pm-3:30pm
#0824
Aug 24,Aug 25,Aug 26
1:00pm-3:30pm
Spiders Drop-In
Price: $18+HST
Ages: 9-13 years.
Pre-requisite: Any Spiders Camp/Program OR Equivalent Top-Rope Belay Skills. Participants MUST know how to belay.
Spiders Drop-In is intended for climbers of all experience and ability levels provided they know how to belay. Instructors facilitate introductions and provided some structure to the program. This is a good option for athletes who wish to weigh their options between levels or who are waiting for the next session to begin. It is also intended for Spiders and Comp 1 members who are looking for an extra day of climbing.
FALL 2010: PARTICIPANTS MUST NOW REGISTER EACH WEEK FOR SPIDERS DROP-IN. IF THERE ARE NO REGISTRATIONS 48 HOURS BEFORE A SCHEDULED DROP-IN, IT WILL BE CANCELLED.
Course ID
Date(s)
Times
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#0911
Sep 11
5-7pm
#0918
Sep 18
5-7pm
#0925
Sep 25
5-7pm
#1002
Oct 02
5-7pm
#1009
Oct 09
NO CLASS THIS WEEK - THANKSGIVING!
#1016
Oct 16
5-7pm
#1023
Oct 23
5-7pm
#1030
Oct 30
5-8PM - HALOWEEN SPECIAL COME IN COSTUME!
#1106
Nov 06
5-7pm
#1113
Nov 13
5-7pm
#1120
Nov 20
5-7pm
#1127
Nov 27
5-7pm
#1204
Dec 04
5-7pm
#1211
Dec 11
5-7pm
#1218
Dec 18,Dec 25,Jan 01
NO CLASSES UNTIL JANUARY 8 - WINTER BREAK
Teen Intro
Price: $59 + HST
For Teens who are new to climbing and want to learn to belay.
Runs at the same time as our Adult Intro. Teens are taught using slightly modified equipment specially designed for younger/lighter belayers.
