KIDS BASE CAMP ROCK CLIMBING
Introduce your kids to the excitement of outdoor adventure with our Kids Base Camp, designed for young explorers.
Safe, fun, and educational climbing activities
Supervised by experienced guides and instructors
Designed to build confidence and teamwork
Perfect for birthdays, family outings, or school groups
Description
Kids Rock Climbing Base Camp from Apex Mountain School offers engaging rock climbing outings for kids of all ages and experience! Whether your kids want to learn the basics or expand their skills, this program is designed with them in mind! Apex’s Kids Base Camp, based in Vail, Colorado and run by Apex Mountain School’s AMGA trained/certified guides, is an exciting way to become a better climber and have a great time outside this summer. During each four hour session, participants work on a variety of climbing techniques, skills development, and other fun climbing activities.
Topics we typically cover include:
- Gear Essentials and Safety
- Knot Tying
- Anchoring Principles
- How to Belay
- Climbing Techniques for Efficiency
- Leave No Trace basics
- Outdoor Navigation, Weather Reading and other cool mountain skills!
- And more!
Booking & Availability
Ready to begin your climbing adventure? We can’t wait to guide you on your Kids Base Camp Rock Climbing trip. Reserve your spot through the calendar below, or for more information, call us at (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page.
If you don’t see enough availability for your group, give us a call—our team is often able to accommodate larger groups or special requests with flexibility. Let’s get you on the rock!
Quick Information
Course Overview:
Kids Rock Climbing Base Camp outings with Apex Mountain School are the fun way to climb this summer! Four hour camp sessions are tailored for kids to learn climbing basics and/or improve their skills. Private Base Camp outings are available.
Book a private or pre-scheduled Kids Base Camp session and let Apex focus on the skills your kids want to improve!
Dates:
Available daily
Duration:
4 hours
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Transportation:
First-come, first-served. Call to confirm and select premium package during check-out.
Locations:
Various locations throughout the Vail Valley (Location dependent on weather and group size)
* Note: Cellular reception is often not available at climbing locations.
Difficulty:
Easy – Difficult
Special Requests:
See our inclusion policy for special group requests.
What you should bring
WHAT TO BRING
- Weather-appropriate layers (including a rain jacket)
- 32 oz water bottle per kid
- Small backpack (bags available upon request)
- Nutritious snacks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (also apply before arrival)
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes (hiking boots or tennis shoes)
- No short shorts (for comfort with harnesses)
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES
- Harnesses (42”/44” max)
- Helmets
- Ropes, belay devices, anchors
- Professional guide and instruction
APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
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Meet our guides
Our guides are dedicated to giving the safest, most fulfilling experience to our clients. With the most AMGA certifications we have the most qualified guides in the area.
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