Portland Rock Gym Youth Programs

Portland Rock Gym Youth Programs includes youth climbing options such as Intro to Climbing, Learn To Belay, Technique 101, Technique 202, Learn to Lead, Crack Climbing Clinic, Gym to Crag, and Anchor Building. It also offers After School Programs, Climbing Teams, and Seasonal Camps for youth.

Programs

• Intro to Climbing — For participants 12 years of age or older · Friday Nights 7 – 9PM · An introduction to all gym climbing; no experience necessary. Advance reservation required.
• Learn To Belay — For participants 14 years of age or older · Saturdays 10AM – 12PM, Wednesdays 7 - 9PM · One-time, 2 hour introductory class. Advance reservation required.
• Technique 101 — For participants 14 years of age or older · First Thursdays from 7-9PM · Clinic for newer climbers or those who have never had formal instruction on technique. Advance reservation required.
• Technique 202 — For participants 14 years of age or older · Mainly targeted at more intermediate and advanced climbers. Coming Soon. Advance reservation required.
• Learn to Lead — Participants must be at least 14 years old · Sundays, 1PM – 5PM · Designed for climbers looking to transition from top rope climbing to lead climbing. Prerequisites: 6 months of top rope belay experience and comfort on 5.10- terrain. Advance reservation required.
• Crack Climbing Clinic — For participants 14 years of age or older · 4th Thursday of month, 7 - 9PM · Covers the fundamentals of crack climbing. All participants must know how to belay. Advance reservation required.
• Private Lessons — For climbers of all ages and abilities · Customized, targeted lessons. Top rope and lead climbing private lessons require at least two participants. Advance reservation required.
• After School Programs — PRG Clubs
• Climbing Teams — Offered to youth.
• Seasonal Camps — Offered to youth.
• Gym to Crag — Ages 9+ · Introductory outdoor climbing course designed to help indoor climbers transition safely and confidently to real rock.
• Anchor Building — Ages 14 and older · Teaches the fundamentals of building reliable anchors using traditional protection.

At a glance

• Ages: 9–18 years old
• Facility hours: Northeast: Mon - Fri 7AM - 10PM; Sat 8AM - 9PM; Sun 8AM - 6PM. Beaverton: Mon - Fri 7AM - 11PM; Sat 8AM - 9PM; Sun 8AM - 6PM.

About the provider

Portland Rock Gym has been operating since 1987, and its contact page says the gym has been turning Portlanders into climbers for over 35 years. Its mission is to teach and train rock climbing indoors and out at the crags, and to celebrate and preserve local cliffs and boulders through community involvement. Portland Rock Gym Guides says it is committed to maintaining the current training and certification standards of the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA).

Last updated October 14, 2026.