Summer Camp

We know the value of a smile at the end of the day. It's a small reminder of why we teach kids climbing. It's because learning to climb is fun, and because it encourages learning general life skills that can be applied every day. Our Summer Rock Climbing Camp doesn't set out to make kids all-star rock climbers but rather helps kids find ways to...

Solve problems
Make good decisions
Act as team players
Learn respect for others
Enjoy physical recreation and the outdoors, and
Do something healthy for their growing bodies.

Sportrock’s five-day curriculum introduces children to rock climbing, both indoors and out. Kids will learn knot craft, belaying technique and basic climbing technique. Our indoor gym allows us to better control the climate and the terrain thereby enhancing the learning atmosphere and ensuring that each child receives all the attention, guidance and instruction they need and deserve.
Once they have learned those skills, they will travel outside to Great Falls, VA. The outdoor class is a day of fun and adventure as our instructors guide the kids on and around real rock, learning to climb on it, and how it got there and how to preserve it for future generations.

A brief look at the week's exciting activities for campers:

Identify each child's needs and goals
Acquire basic climbing safety skills
Participate in group team-building games to encourage trust
Instruction in the basic skills of top roping
How to engage, or contact, the climbing surface
Learn movement skills used for climbing
Gain knowledge about different types of rock and its geology
Have fun climbing!

What Our Instructors Know

Our instructors know that camp is a great time for kids to learn about themselves and those around them. They know that building trust is a huge responsibility, and it's one they take seriously. Whether it's managing safety systems or teaching children new skills, they are dedicated to ensuring that no matter what the day may bring everyone is comfortable.

In addition to being experienced climbers, our instructors are also trained in the care of children. This translates to people who are prepared for all types of situations. They are versed in accident prevention measures and emergency procedures, possess First Aid and CPR certifications with lead outdoor instructors additionally certified as American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Top Rope Instructors.

Details

Schedule: Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM
Format: Coed
Ages: 8-14

Cost:

$350 per session with $175 deposit due at registration and the remaining $175 balance due the first day of camp.

Discounts: Siblings receive a $25 discount. This will be reflected upon payment of your balance.
Instructor-to-Student Ratios: 1:6 indoors, 1:4 outdoors, with one lead instructor and two assisting instructors 12 kids per session, one session per week per gym.
Gear: Camp tuition includes rental of climbing equipment for the week.
Terms: A deposit of $175 is required. Balances are due the first day of the start of a child's session. Deposits are refundable five weeks prior to the start of your child's session. You must reschedule or cancel 14 days before the start of your session. Deposits are nonrefundable if any changes are made within five weeks of the session start-date.
Early Drop Off. Available for each day of camp from 8am - 9am. The cost is $10 per day. Please contact the camp directorfor more details and to make reservations for early drop off.
Extended Care. Available for each day of camp until 5:00pm. The cost is $20 per day. Please contact the camp driector for more details and to make reservations for extended care.
Transportation: Sportrock has a 15-passenger van that it will use for purposes of transporting the children to and from the gym to the outdoor site only. Parents are responsible for transporting children to the gym each day of camp.

For additional Summer Camp registration information please call Sportrock at 703-212-7625.

Summer Camp Alexandria

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Summer Camp

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Non-Member Price:

$175.00

Member Price:

$175.00

Description:

Sportrock's five-day curriculum introduces children to rock climbing, both indoors and out. Our course is centered on our indoor facilities where we spend four of the five camp days. The indoor gyms allow us to better control the climate and the terrain thereby enhancing the learning atmosphere and ensuring that each child receives all the attention, guidance and instruction they need and deserve. A more complete description is available on our Summer Camp page.

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

NOTE: The price quoted above is a deposit, the balance is due on the first day of your camp session. Extended care available for each day of camp until 5:00pm. The cost is $20 per day. Please contact the camp director for more details and to make reservations for extended care.

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