It’s something we’ve heard time and time again, ‘I wish I’d discovered climbing sooner!’
Maybe you totally blew your undergraduate years living in Los Angeles but not visiting Joshua Tree, or you’re lamenting the tendons of steal that could have been yours if your parents had only pushed climbing on you instead of violin. Either way, hindsight is 20-20, and we can learn from our pre-climbing lives and do better for the next generation of climbers! If you have kids, get them into climbing!
In 2012, when Dogpatch Boulders was but a twinkle in our eye, we knew that we needed to think about a kids climbing area. With a dedicated kids climbing area the little ones are able to scramble around an awesome castle complete with slide, ladder, shorter slab walls and turrets from which to keep a watchful eye on the front desk! The castle has become a popular part of the gym where members bring their kids to climb, play, run and jump.
We now have several options to kids to climb at Dogpatch Boulders with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. We’ve worked to develop programs to encourage climbing to kids of all ages. “Kids are natural climbers. Its amazing to see how quickly and intuitively they take on the same moves that challenge adults,” said Dogpatch Boulders manager Justin Alarcon. Bring your little one to the gym and see for yourself!
After School Camp
Members $225 | Non-Members $275
Talk about a great after school program! Watch your children build confidence, make friends, and learn to climb in one of our ten week sessions. Bouldering is a great way to get your kids interested in climbing or to help them burn off a little (or a lot) of that excess energy. The next session will begin April 7th! There are still a few spots open, click HERE to register.
Summer Camp
Members $200 | Non-Members $250
Kids get a chance to meet for 1 week with our amazing instructors to build skills, make friends and have a blast! Participants will learn the fundamentals of climbing movement, spotting, falling and route reading. Our experienced and supportive staff emphasize personal responsibility and encourage each camper to develop greater self confidence throughout the session. Weekly classes start in mid June and run through mid August for children ages 7-12 at Dogpatch Boulders. Sign up for five days of climbing from 10am to 1pm. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced level climbers are welcome. Please arrange to pick up your children promptly and please send your children to class with a healthy lunch or money to purchase snacks. Please Note: Under-enrolled summer camps may be canceled 7 days prior to start date.
Birthday Parties
Plan your next climbing birthday party at Dogpatch Boulders! Are you tired of having your child’s birthday party at a jump house, or worse… Your house? Then a rock climbing party is for you! Our staff provides basic instruction and climbing gear for all party participants. The kids will be climb, learn games, and… just PLAY. What a concept, right?! Be sure to encourage the kids to wear comfortable clothing and close toed shoes. We’re happy to be collaborating with our neighbors, Kara’s Cupcakes, to make Birthday Parties at Dogpatch Boulders fun and easy for parents too. When you book your party online, you’ll have an option to order yummy cupcakes that can be delivered right to the gym! Click HERE to book a Birthday Party at Dogpatch Boulders.
