About
Kids Rock Camps offers Kids Rock Climbing Camp for ages 8-11 and 12-14. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and no climbing experience is required. It includes all technical equipment, including a helmet, harness, climbing equipment, ropes, and packs, plus transportation from the Aspen Highlands office to the rock climbing locations on Independence Pass and back.
Programs
- Kids Rock Climbing Camp — 8-11 · Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm · No climbing experience is required. Maximum of 8 kids per camp. Minimum of four kids each day to run a camp.
- Kids Rock Climbing Camp — 12-14 · Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm · No climbing experience is required. Maximum of 8 kids per camp. Minimum of four kids each day to run a camp.
At a glance
- Ages: 8–14 years old
About the provider
Aspen Expeditions has been guiding and teaching rock, ice, ski, and alpine mountaineering skills since 1977. Its AMGA/SPI Certified Rock Guides and AMGA and AE trained/certified rock climbing guide work with the program. The program states that the genuine care and safety of its guests is its highest mission.
No climbing experience is required for either camp. Parents must drop kids off between 9:00am and 9:30am and pick them up between 3:00pm and 3:30pm at the latest. These will be run Monday through Friday. A minimum of four kids each day is required to run a camp.
What families say
“I have done three climbs with AE, the Bells Traverse with Nate E, Capitol with Nate E, and Pyramid with Britt. I had a great time on all three trips and felt very safe the whole time. Would highly recommend!” — Jeff Hughes
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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