Rock-About Climbing Adventures – Kids & Youth Programs

Rock-About Climbing Adventures – Kids & Youth Programs offers activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, canyoneering, and Deep Water Soloing. The program includes options like Kids Rock Climbing Camp, a Beginner Climbing Course, a Canyoneering & Rappelling Adventure, a Scout Troop Rock Climbing Program, and Rock Climbing for Non-Profits & School Groups, as well as a Deep Water Soloing Climbing Adventure.

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Price: Kids Rock Climbing Camp: From $425; Scout Troop Rock Climbing Program: From $85; Beginner Climbing Course: From $113.85; Canyoneering & Rappelling Adventure: From $113.85; Rock Climbing for Non-Profits & School Groups: From $85; Deep Water Soloing Climbing Adventure: From $529 per group

Rock-About has been providing Austin tours since 2001. The program’s guides and instructors are AMGA-certified. Rock-About follows Leave No Trace principles. Trips and lessons are rated “Excellent” on Tripadvisor. Kids Camps, Scouts, and nonprofit programs are included in Rock Climbing for Non-Profits & School Groups and other community offerings. Rock-About reports a perfect safety record and offers a Weekday Special that saves 10% on some courses. The mission of Rock-About states that it serves climbers of all skill levels, with AMGA-certified guides providing instruction and focusing on preserving the environment through Leave No Trace principles.

Parent testimonials describe staff as knowledgeable, safe, alert, attentive, encouraging, and friendly, and note that the staff kept 10- to 14-year-old boys interested and focused during climbing and rappelling. One parent reports that a 12-year-old child and parent climbed most of the day together, and another first-time climber describes the experience as memorable and plans to continue lessons with Rock-About.

Last updated July 25, 2026.