Youth Climbing Camps

Choose from a wide range of half-day, full-day, and weekly PRG camps throughout the year. Your child will learn to climb and create wonderful memories!

Camps We Offer

Seasonal Camp Enrollment

Kids Day Off

Ages 6 & up

Does your kid have off school but you still have to work? We got you covered! Half and full-day options are available.

Fall Camp

Ages 6 & up

Get the complete climbing experience this fall! Our camp offers kids fantastic opportunities for bouldering, top rope climbing, and engaging crafts and games.

Winter Camp

Ages 6 & up

Winter Camp teaches kids bouldering and top rope skills to make their climbing experience exciting, fun, and challenging. It’s a great way to stay active during the cold winter months! 

Spring Camp

Ages 6 & up

Shake off the winter chill at Spring Camp! Each day, coaches teach kids bouldering and top rope skills to make their climbing experience exciting, fun, and challenging.

Summer Camp Enrollment

Discovery Day Camp

Ages 6 – 15

Each day, kids will learn climbing and safety skills, team building elements, sports challenges, field trips, yoga, or arts and crafts.

Camp Real Rock

Ages 7 – 15

Experience the best of both climbing worlds! Climb for 4 days indoors with and then take your newly learned skills outdoors to the local crag! 

New River Gorge Expedition

Ages 9 – 15*

This camp is a great introduction to outdoor rock climbing, hiking and camping for young climbers. Kids will learn top rope climbing, basic rappelling, knot tying and basic rope skills, leave no trace hiking and camping ethics, and general outdoor climbing safety.

 

*Adequate experience is necessary for enrollment.

Camps FAQs

The PRG will provide climbing equipment free of charge for all Seasonal Camp participants. Climbers who have their own gear are welcome to bring it.

We recommend non-restrictive, athletic clothing.

During Seasonal Day Camps, both Full and Half Day climbers will be provided with morning snack and juice. Pizza lunch and juice will be served to Full Day climbers at noon. For further questions, or if your child has special dietary requirements, please e-mail kids@philarockgym.com.

 

For our NRG Expedition, meals are provided for climbers during the trip. Please inform the PRG Camp counselor of any dietary requirements.

No! PRG’s Seasonal Day Camp programs require no prior climbing experience whatsoever!

Our Discovery Camp and Real Rock Camps require no prior climbing experience whatsoever!

No. The cost of camp includes climbing time and equipment rental, as well as expert instruction.

All participants must have a completed waiver form, signed by a parent or guardian if the participant is under 18. All participants are guests of the PRG and are required to obey all PRG rules.

30 days notice is required for cancellation.

 

If you wish to switch to a different camp date or program, every effort will be made to accommodate at no additional cost. Please note: since each camp has a limited number of available spots, we cannot guarantee availability for a different date. To switch camp dates, please call our staff at 877.822.7673.

The PRG will provide climbing equipment free of charge for all camps. Camps that include overnight portions, such as the NRG Expedition will have required camping equipment (such as sleeping bags, flashlights, etc.)

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