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.
Adventure Series (4-Week)
Adventure Series is a 4-week educational program, and a perfect place for young climbers looking to start in our other programs. The objective of the course is for climbers to learn how to belay safely. During the program kids will be taught how to do safety checks, actively belay another climber, fall safely, and some basic rock climbing techniques. After completing the course, youth will have the opportunity to transition onto our other climbing teams.
DAYS + TIMES
- Friday
- 4:00pm – 5:30pm
- 5:45pm – 7:15pm
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 7 – 13 yrs
PRICE
- $200 (4-week session)
INCLUDES
- 4-week pre-paid membership
- Rental gear
- Free belay lesson for parents
Basecamp
Our Basecamp program is a weekly 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, camps or Adventure Series. For athletes with no climbing experience, we require a drop-in assessment with a coach to determine if Basecamp is a good fit for your child.
DAYS + TIMES
1-Day Basecamp:
- Friday
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm
2-Day Basecamp
- Monday/Wednesday
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm
- Tuesday/Thursday
- 3:30pm – 5:00pm
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 7-10 yrs
- Must either, first have completed Adventure Series, have a recommendation from one of our coaches, or schedule a drop-in assessment to figure out if this program is suitable for your child
PRICE
- 1-Day Basecamp $150/month
- 2-Day Basecamp $250/month
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted gym membership for parent
- One athlete jersey per season (must be worn to all practices)
PEAK
Peak is a weekly program for athletes seeking to improve their climbing technique in a non-competitive atmosphere. This group is for beginner to intermediate climbers who do not want to compete but are enthusiastic about learning how to be better climbers.
DAYS + TIMES
- Tuesday/Thursday
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 14-18 yrs
PRICE
- $150 1/day
- $275 2/day
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for parent
- One discounted gym membership for parent
- Team jersey
ASCENT TEAM
Ascent is a weekly program that gives athletes the opportunity to explore climbing in a low stakes environment. This program is for athletes who strive to improve their skills. They are not required to compete, but are encouraged to be curious and are given opportunities to learn more. Athletes are placed in Ascent by coach recommendation, assessments and tryouts.
DAYS + TIMES
- Monday/Wednesday
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm (2 day)
- Tuesday/Thursday
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm (2 day)
- Friday
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm (1 day)
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 11-14 yrs
- Must either, first have completed Adventure Series, have a recommendation from one of our coaches, or schedule a drop-in assessment to figure out if this program is suitable for your child.
PRICE
- $150 – 1/day
- $275 – 2/day
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities in San Diego
- Rental gear for 60 days
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted gym membership for parent/guardian
- Team and Practice jerseys
- Discounts to Academy training clinics and mock comps
SUMMIT TEAM
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.
DAYS + TIMES
- Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm (ages 9-11)
- 5:30pm – 8:00pm (Group A | ages 11-18)
- 6:00pm – 8:30pm (Group B | ages 11-18)
REQUIREMENTS
- Must compete in at least one discipline (bouldering, sport or speed)
- Must have their own gear
- Coach invitation only
PRICE
- $450/month
INCLUDES
- Athlete membership to all Mesa Rim facilities
- Free belay lesson for one parent
- One discounted gym membership for parent
- Team and Practice jerseys
- Discounts to Academy training clinics and mock comps
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, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Butora, and E9 Climbing