Youth Programming at Fargo Climbing
Classes and programming for Kids can be complicated, we wanted to take a moment to explain our programming progression for kids at Fargo Climbing. As parents you are bombarded with options for your kids. So many different offerings from so many amazing companies and programs, then factor in age, abilities, and interests, and it can be quite the process finding fun classes in Fargo Moorhead for kids. At Fargo Climbing we truly believe climbing is for everyone. All ages, all abilities. We’ve had kids as young as 1.5-2 years old scale our walls.
There are a lot of ways to get your kids started climbing, youth specific pricing on memberships and day passes, kid’s birthday parties, and programming. There is no wrong way to get kids climbing!
The great thing about climbing is that it is an individual activity but comes with so much socialization. Kids may climb the wall by themselves, but when they are off the wall they are cheering each other on, sharing information on how to do climbs, all while making friends & building confidence. Fargo Climbing has 100+ unique boulder problems (climbs), and each week sections of wall are completely reset. Meaning every week you have the oppurtunity to climb brand new routes.
So how do our programs work? We tried to make a system that allows your kids to come in and based off age or ability, get used to the wall and space. Just like Four Star Ninja or Conquer Ninja Gyms, climbing is a puzzle that not only physically engaging but also mentally. Or if your child enjoys socializing and playing on playground or KidCo Children’s Museum our walls are interactive and allow children to play and connect with others. Or if your child is competitive and enjoys Soccer, Basketball, Football, and other kid’s sporting programs, climbing can provide a competitive oppurtunity.
Climbing Camp - Camp is a great way to experience climbing while having fun. Camps run 4 days. In that time our instructors will introduce your kids to basic techniques and how the gym works. A great place to sample climbing and see if your kids enjoy the activity.
Climbing 101 - This is the perfect place to start. Our instructors will guide your kids around the space. They will start to build confidence on the wall as they complete more and more climbs. The goal of 101 is to build a solid foundation, from which we can build upon technique and tactics that will help your kid complete more climbs.
Climbing 201 - Picks up where 101 left off. Here we will focus on the skills and techniques. How to properly climb and move on the wall. In 201 we like to emphasize projecting. Finding climbs that at first seem difficult, but once broken down into manageable chunks become possible! Through techniques and tactics we can master these chunks, and work towards sending (completing) the whole climb!
Climbing Club - Once you’ve gone through 201 we offer Club. Club is for kids that want to keep improving and working on becoming better climbers, but don’t want to compete, or seriously compete. Club offers your kid a chance to climb, improve at climbing, while hanging out with their climbing friends.
Climbing Team - Yes, you can compete in climbing! Competition climbing is the focus here. Whether your child wants to keep in the USA Climbing Youth Series or locally/regionally, team is the place for them. Team is great for kids wanting to get the most out of their climbing.
