> YOUTH CLIMBING PROGRAMS

Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced climber, we have something for you. Our gym offers multiple ways for youth to get involved in climbing, so you can choose the option that best fits your needs.

YOUTH CLIMBING CLASSES

Downingtown Rock Gym offers youth classes for rock climbers aged 5 years and up. If you have prior rock climbing experience or have participated in one of our other programs, then you may also be interested in our Youth Climbing Club, Advanced Climbing Club, or DRG Climbing Team programs.

YOUTH CLIMBING CLUB

Youth Climbing Club is designed for youth who have identified climbing as their “sport” of choice. It is designed to take climbers to the next level.  Through the Club, the climber will work to improve their climbing ability and technique. Depending on interest and skill level, the climber may continue in the Youth Climbing Club program or shift to the Competitive DRG Climbing Team.

  • AGES.  6 to 12 years old.
  • DURATION.  6 weeks
  • PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please call (610) 873-9620 to register. Sorry, no walk-ins.

ADVANCED CLIMBING CLUB

The Advanced Climbing Club is geared toward climbers ages 12 to 16 who are interested recreational skill development as an alternative to the Competitive DRG Climbing Team. Climbers will meet once a week to work on skills and climb socially. The group will also participate in two (2) outdoor climbing trips to a local or semi-local climbing area. All gear and transportation provided.

DRG COMPETITIVE CLIMBING TEAM

Climbing Team is designed for climbers who wish to pursue climbing as a competitive sport. Climbers will train once per week as a team, as well as attend competitions on weekends. Open to ages 8 to 18 years. We offer two levels of climbing team in line with the USA Climbing structure. An evaluation is often suggested to determine the most appropriate training level. If you have questions, or to register for the DRG Competitive Climbing Team, please call us at (610) 873-9620 or speak with our staff at the gym.
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> FAQs

Advanced Climbing Club is geared toward older climbers. It focuses on advanced skills and also includes outdoor climbing trips.  

Club is designed for youth who want to climb recreationally and improve their technical skills. Climbing Team is you youth who want to focus on training and competition.

No, everything is provided during programs. Some climbers may choose to purchase and use their own gear because it is more comfortable or more advanced then rental gear.

Age requirements are important for appropriate skill development as well as creating peer environment. You child must meet the age requirement at the start of the session they wish to attend.

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3853 Old Easton Rd Doylestown, PA 18902
215.230.9085

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462 Acorn Lane Downingtown, PA 19335
610.873.9620

HOLIDAY HOURS

Nov 27: 12-10pm
Nov 28: CLOSED
Nov 29: 12-10pm

Camp: Nov 27 & 29

Happy Holiday!

We will be
CLOSED
on Sept 2nd!

Hang in there! We will be open the next day!