Downingtown Rock Gym Youth Climbing Programs

Downingtown Rock Gym Youth Climbing Programs includes the DRG Competitive Climbing Team, Youth Climbing Club, Advanced Climbing Club, and Summer Camps. The DRG Competitive Climbing Team meets once per week as a team and attends competitions on weekends. The Youth Climbing Club is for youth who want to climb recreationally and improve their technical skills. The Advanced Climbing Club focuses on advanced skills and includes outdoor climbing trips. Summer Camps offer indoor and outdoor adventure climbing, with half-day and full-day indoor sessions and full-day outdoor climbing camps.

Programs

• DRG Competitive Climbing Team — 8 to 18 years · once per week as a team; attend competitions on weekends
• Youth Climbing Club — Mentioned in FAQs as a youth option; club is designed for youth who want to climb recreationally and improve their technical skills.
• Advanced Climbing Club — Geared toward older climbers. Focuses on advanced skills and includes outdoor climbing trips.
• Summer Camps — 5 to 16 years · half-day and full-day sessions · Offers indoor and outdoor adventure summer camps. All outdoor climbing camps are full day. Indoor climbing camps have half day and full day options. New climbers are welcome.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday 4pm-10pm; Tuesday 4pm-10pm; Wednesday 4pm-10pm; Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday 4pm-10pm; Saturday 12pm-6pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm

About the provider

The mission of the Downingtown Rock Gym is to provide quality indoor, outdoor and adventure climbing experiences where seasoned climbers as well as newcomers to the sport can practice, train, and learn to climb safely. The building housing the Downingtown Rock Gym was originally built and opened in 1949 as a Pepperidge Farm facility, and the Downingtown Rock Gym is the first expansion gym for Dave Pastorok, owner of Doylestown Rock Gym.

You must meet the age requirement at the start of the session you wish to attend. Some classes fill up so pre-registration is required. Monthly clinics may offer a drop-in offer. If there is no button to sign up for camp, the session is full; waitlists are available by phone. Camp is all rock climbing and is not like a day camp or child care facility with swimming or arts and crafts.

What families say

“Very cool place kids enjoyed it too” — zuni sheikh

“Great time! Kid friendly and reasonably priced.” — Stephen McGinley

“I really liked it here! It was really fun!” — Chrissy The Weeb

Last updated October 23, 2026.