YOUTH Programs
Our vision for youth programming is to develop, inspire, and support lifelong climbers in an environment where youth work together to find individual success in sport and life. We view climbing as a cyclical process through which the overall experience including connection within the community can transcend age, gender, and ability.
SUMMIT TEAM
Competitive [Ages 9-18]
Summit is San Diego’s premier youth climbing team for climbers ages 9-18. This program supports athletes competing in USA Climbing events in bouldering, sport climbing and speed climbing. Coaches provide athletes with a challenging but supportive environment to pursue their climbing goals through competition-specific coaching, individualized training plans and mental training education. This program is by coach invitation only.
PRICING: $325/month
WHEN: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4pm – 6:30pm or 6pm – 8:30pm
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted parent membership at $45 per athlete
- Team and Practice jerseys
If you would like to enroll your child or have any questions, email Sandy at sandy@mesarim.com
ASCENT TEAM
Recreational-Competitive [Ages 11-14]
Our Ascent program is a monthly recurring youth program that gives athletes the opportunity to explore competitive climbing in a low stakes environment. This program is for athletes who are on the fence about competing but strive to improve their skills. Athletes are placed in Ascent by coach recommendation, assessments and tryouts.
PRICING: $250/month
WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday 5pm – 7pm
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted parent membership at $45 per athlete
- Grom Cup and Bouldering League
- Team and Practice jerseys
If you would like to enroll your child or have any questions, email Sandy at sandy@mesarim.com
Basecamp
Recreational [Ages 7-11]
Our Basecamp program is a monthly recurring program for youth interested in learning basic climbing technique under the guidance of a coach. This program is best suited for children with some climbing experience, either through our drop-in programs or camps. For athletes with no climbing experience, we recommend a 1-hour assessment with a coach to determine if Basecamp is a good fit.
PRICING:
1-Day Basecamp $150/month
2-Day Basecamp $250/month
3-Day Basecamp $350/month
WHEN:
- 1-Day Basecamp – Friday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- 2-Day Basecamp – Monday/Wednesday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm + Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- 3-Day Basecamp – Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm + Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
INCLUDES:
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted parent membership at $45 per athlete
If you would like to enroll your child or have any questions, email Sandy at sandy@mesarim.com
PEAK
Recreational [Ages 14+]
Peak is a monthly recurring climbing program for athletes seeking to improve their climbing technique in a non-competitive atmosphere. This group is for beginner to intermediate athletes who do not want to compete but are enthusiastic about learning how to be better climbers.
PRICING: $250/month
WHEN: Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted parent membership at $45 per athlete
- Team and Practice jerseys
If you would like to enroll your child or have any questions, email Sandy at sandy@mesarim.com
TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS
2015/16 to 2018/19 Bouldering Season Regional Team Champions
2015/16 to 2017/18 Sport and Speed Season Regional Team Champions
2016/17 to 2017/18 Bouldering Divisional Team Champions
2016/17 to 2017/18 Bouldering Sport and Speed Team Champions
2017/18 Bouldering Nationals 7th Place Team
Team Mesa Rim is proudly supported by outdoor retail companies: Black Diamond, FiveTen, Butora, SoiLL, and Scarpa.