Youth Climbing

At Urban Jungle we offer climbing as a sport for children and teenagers looking for something a little more adventuress than cricket.

With a focus on fun and games that encourage building confidence, physical awareness and problem-solving skills, students participating in our “Stone Monkeys & Punks in The Gym” classes learn a range of skills, including:

  • The core technique & movement principles of climbing - Climbing is not just about strength. Every climb is a puzzle that good climbers can solve, allowing them to climb more effectively, using as little strength as possible!
  • General good practices for physical health - Warming up properly before climbing and stretching to cool down afterwards to promote improved overall health and injury avoidance.
  • Basic Fitness - We teach all our students the basic exercises that will help, not only with climbing but also help build their overall fitness without compromising their growth.
  • Safety Measures - As with all things, properly undertaken climbing is a safe sport. Our students learn all of the proper safety measures for each of the climbing disciplines.
  • Teamwork & Camaraderie - We firmly believe in building & encouraging our students to overcome their fears, believe in themselves, and support their fellow classmates.
  • Lead Climbing - For those who show willingness, aptitude, and a responsible commitment to safety, we also provide the opportunity to push their skills further and learn lead climbing.

With all classes children receive:

  • 1, 1.5 or 2 hours of group coaching (depending on the class)
  • free entry during the term (plus two weeks extra before it commences)
  • free harness & shoe hire (however, we do recommend having your own)
  • 10% discount at our pro shop

Wombats and Stone Monkeys
(kids club)

Kid's Club is a fun and social way to enhance climbing skills. Kids are taught rope safety and climbing skills in a friendly and social setting. Climbing is known to have a positive effect on self-confidence. It also builds trust and enhances responsibility within children.

Wombats (5-7 years old)

The class for our youngest is on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3.30 to 4.30 pm. Pricing is per term and runs aligned with the school term: $250 for one class per week.

Stone Monkeys (7-12 years old)

Kids meet on Mondays to Fridays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 9:30 am. Pricing is per term and runs aligned with the school term: $320 for one class per week or $420 for two classes per week.

Punks In The Gym (youth squad)

Youth Squad is aimed at children and teenagers from 12 years of age or children with exceptional climbing abilities. Our coaches find fun and exciting ways to push our student’s climbing abilities and help them learn Climbing Safety, Techniques and how to understand and read climbs. Students of our Youth Squad who demonstrate responsibility, good teamwork, and an intermediate level of climbing ability may be asked to join our Youth Team.

Youth Squad is held on Mondays to Fridays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Pricing is per term and runs aligned with the school term: $350 for one class per week or $450 for two classes per week.

Team

Focussed on result-based training, suited for students with ambitions of representing us in competitions. Students participating in Team must commit to attending two classes per week and either have attended at least one term of our “Stone Monkey” or “Punks in the Gym” classes or can prove sufficient prior climbing experience, including lead.

Running alongside our “Punks in the Gym” class, Team members will learn advanced climbing techniques, comprehensive fitness strategies, and competition preparation. Their fitness & climbing abilities will be regularly evaluated and followed up with an individual training program to reach their full potential. Part of the program is one Saturday group training session hosted in a different gym (more information to come).

Pricing ($490) is per term and runs aligned with the school term. Classes are on Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday.

Home school classes

Socialising with peers and participating in physical activity is important for all children and we want to provide a space where that is possible for everyone. This is where our home school classes have developed from, we are happy to assist parents and kids by offering classes tailored to your home school schedule.

Pricing is the same as for the classes above. A minimum number of six participants is required to open the class.

For more information or to express your interest in one of our classes, please fill in the form below and one of our friendly staff members will be in contact shortly.