Youth Climbing programs

Our climbing teams are an amazing alternative to traditional sports. The team structures are very much like you might find in other kids’ sports: regular practices, skills instruction by qualified coaches, age-appropriate physical training and goal tracking are all integral parts of our two teams. The first practice is always free for interested families who just want to check it out.

Base Camp: ages 7-10

Our non-competitive team is a great way for younger kids to experience the fun and excitement of rock climbing with others close to them in age and experience. Base Camp can be used as a way for inexperienced kids to prepare for the Momentum Climbing Team.

Details

• Base Camp is a one day a week, rec. team for kids
• Monday OR Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm
• First practice (new tryouts only) is FREE! 
• $60 a month includes 4 coached practices and clubbing harness
• Does not include membership or shoes after first 4 practices

Recreational Youth Club: Ages 11-19

Our non-competitive youth club is a great way for teens to climb and learn with others in their own age group and experience level.

Details

• Rec Team is a one day a week, Rec. Team for ages 11-19
• Monday OR Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm
• First practice (new tryouts only) is FREE!
• $60 a month includes 4 coached practices and climbing harness
• Does not include membership
• Rental shoes for 1st 4 weeks

Momentum Youth Club: Ages 7-19

Details

• Team meets 2 times per week
• Tuesdays and Tursdays 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Members learn bouldering & roped climbing skills as well as taking occasional outdoor trips
• First week trial is Free!
• Cost is $124 a month for membership and team dues (uniforms, outdoor trips are extra)
• Team memberships are encourage to try competitive, but is not mandatory
• Team member must provide their own climbing gear

Momentum Competitive Climbing Teams (Placement Only)

Placement on a competitive tam is by coach recommendation only. Our competitive team travels to gyms throughout the “Big Sky” region, competing in ABS (American Bouldering Series) and SCS (Sport Climbing Series) competitions. This team also takes a minimum of 4 outdoor trips each year.

These multi-day trips are fun for the camping alone, but are also a great way for the kids to apply their climbing skills to real rock, while gaining an appreciation and respect for the outdoors. Parents and other family members are always welcome on these outings; often, the parents end up doing as much climbing as the kids!

See our team blog at: www.momentumclimbingteam.com for photos. 9 and 10 year olds may join the Momentum Climbing Team after completing prerequisites in Base Camp, or by “testing out” based on prior climbing experience.