ASCEND Youth Programs

ASCEND Youth Programs offers Boulder Basics, Intro To Top Roping - Belay Class, Climbing 101, ACT ASCEND Climbing Training, Sport Climbing 1 Indoor Basics, Sport Climbing 2 Sport Climbing Progression, and Level Up Endurance Training Camp. Climbing 101 is for participants who are 14 years or older, and Sport Climbing 1 Indoor Basics and Sport Climbing 2 Sport Climbing Progression are for ages 14+.

Programs

• Boulder Basics
• Intro To Top Roping - Belay Class — Introductory course to learn top-rope belay, knots, and belaying. Free for members. Special reservations available for $110 per person; at least 2 participants; about two weeks or more to schedule.
• Climbing 101 — Participants must be 14 years or older.
• ACT ASCEND Climbing Training
• Sport Climbing 1 Indoor Basics — Age 14+
• Sport Climbing 2 Sport Climbing Progression — Age 14+
• Level Up Endurance Training Camp — Thursday evenings · 5 week training camp focused on physical and mental training.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

About the provider

ASCEND was built in 2011 by friends and climbing partners Alex, Paul, and Aaron. Its mission is to foster an equitable, holistic, community-based, climbing, fitness, and yoga experience and to bring people together through movement and shared experience. The program supports causes and partners connected to climbing, access to the outdoors, and the well-being of neighbors, along with sustainable access, conservation, responsible stewardship of climbing areas, underrepresented populations in the outdoor industry and recreation, and policies and initiatives that strengthen economic well-being, healthcare access, and quality of life.

If you are late to class, you will not be permitted to join and will need to reschedule. Attending all classes is strongly recommended for Climbing 101. Some classes are free for members, with fees for Day Pass and Punch Pass users.

Last updated October 22, 2026.