Youth
embracing curiosity & adventure
Climbing With Kids
what you need to know before arriving at the gym
Sign a waiver online! All spectators and participants need a waiver. Waivers must be filled out by a parent or legal guardian for children under 18 yrs. Bouldering has inherent and other risks. When you or the minor visitor of whom you are the parent, visit the gym, you voluntarily assume all risk associated with bouldering, climbing and related activites, including moving about the gym and its premises.
We love embracing the curiosity of children at our gym and believe climbing truly is for all people and all ages. However, Blocworks is not a playground. All climbers must share the space safely with other customers and behave accordingly.
All climbers under 15 years of age must be under adult supervision at all times.
Adult to child ratio
- 5yrs and under 1:2 ratio
- 6-14yrs 1:3 ratio
My kid/s want to try climbing. What do I do next!?
- Bring them in! You will need to activiely supervise your climber by being within arms reach at all times. Be a helicopter parent!
- You can purchase a day pass and rental shoes when you arrive!
- We recommend bringing a pair of socks, active clothing and some water for your climber!
I’m looking for more instruction or the ability to drop my child off to climb
- Our Youth Programs are a great option for those parents looking for more guidance for their child! Scroll down to find more information on our Club and Team programs.
- We love it when parents climb with their kids. We think it’s one of the coolest parts of our sport. But we get the desire to drop off your child as well in an enviornment that will ebrace their curiosity and help them build healty life skills! Our climbing Club programs include practice once per week and include an unlimited monthly membership! When climbing outside of practice time, adult supervision is required.
Youth Passes
Whether you are dropping by for a day or looking to frequent our walls, we have options for you and your family!
DROP IN
Purchase when you arrive at our front desk!
Day Pass: $16
Rental shoes: $5
FLEXIBLE MULTI-VISITS
5 punch pass without rentals $70
10 punch pass without rentals $144
UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
My son says he enjoys team sports but he seems to feel much more comfortable and even happier doing individual sports. We enrolled him a class here. He had an amazing time and can’t wait to go back. If you’re in the same boat with your kiddo in simply trying to get them into something they enjoy, you might take a look.
Little Blocs
Our VIP Saturday mornings for kiddos 11 yrs and under!
Climbing can be intimidating for kiddos and expensive for parents. Little Blocs is an affordable opportunity to let that light shine in kids eyes and scale the walls without all the grown adults in their way!
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When? Every Saturday 9-10A
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<11 years of age only
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$10 includes rentals shoes
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No instruction just free climb time! Mom or dad required within arms reach at all times.
All visitors and climbers must fill out waivers ahead of time. Waiver must be filled out by parent or legal guardian.
Youth Programs
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CLUB AND TEAM PROGRAMS
CLUB
1. FIND THE PROGRAM BELOW THAT BEST FITS YOUR CHILD
- Club is divided into two age brackets. Pathfinder (5-10 yrs) and Ascent (10-16 yrs).
2. CLICK THE REGISTRATION LINK TO FIND A DAY/TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOUR FAMILY
- We have multiple time options so there’s something for everyone!
3. PAY $5 REGISTRATION FEE WHICH AUTO-ENROLLS YOU IN THE PROGRAMS MONTHLY DUES!
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This $5 registration should be purchase on the card you wished to be billed on monthly. Club dues can be canceled at any time with 14 days notice.
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club (5-10 yrs): Pathfinder
Pathfinders is a 60 minute class for kids 5-10 years of age. Classes remain small with a 6:1 climber to coach ratio. The goal is to foster a love of climbing in a fun and structured environment.
These classes work on developing specific skills related to strength, coordination, problem solving and team work. Coaches also create spaces to encourage confidence and self esteem which are crucial for developing minds of this age group.
- $120/ month
- 1 day/ wk
- 60 minute class length
- Add an additional practice for 10% OFF!
club (10-16 yrs): Ascent
Ascent is a 60 minute class for kids 10-16 years of age. Class remains small with a 6:1 climber to coach ratio. The goal is still to foster a love of climbing in a fun and structured environment.
Climbers in our Ascent class with be practicing to execute certain skills, and continue to improve climbing strength and skill level, with an increased focus on overall fitness.
Coaches continue to encourage self-esteem and confidence. The world is throwing a lot of false identifications at kiddos of this age. Our coaches and community are championing these climbers into who they really are: CAPABLE, STRONG, INTELLIGENT, AND ENOUGH!!
- $120/month
- 1 day/wk
- 60 minute class length
- Add an additional practice for 10% OFF!
TEAM
BLOCWORKS OFFERS Three tiers BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND CLIMBING ABILITY:
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Prep Team– For youth new to the sport with a desire to improve skills/strength and one day compete.
- Advanced– NEW FALL 2023
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Elite Team– For youth who show exceptional desire, skill, strength and devotion to the sport of competition rock climbing.
prep team
Prep team is Blocworks climbing program that prepares youth to become competition climbers! For ages 8-18 years.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
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Tuesday, Thursday 5:30-7:00P
RATE
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$200 billed monthly
MONTHLY DUES INCLUDE:
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2 practices per week at 90 minutes per practice- highly encouraged to not miss practice
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monthly membership + rental shoes and 10% discounts on gear shop
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extremely high standard for qualified and educated competition coaches
Prep team develops skills and strength that develop youth climbers into competition athletes.
We love to see our climbers succeed in climbing, but being successful in school and as a person is more important to us than having podiums. Think your climber has the drive to climb on Prep Team? We take coach referrals from our Club Program as well as hosting tryouts every August. Please reach out if you have any questions about our prep team.
Prep Team climbers are not required but highly encouraged to compete in USA Climbing Bouldering Local Competitions. These competitions are invaluable in your climbers development as a competition athlete. Typically there are two local events hosted in Oklahoma between the months of October-December. A USAC Competition Membership will be required for those that wish to compete.
elite team
Please reach out if you have any questions about joining our Elite Team. Sign up is not available online and tryouts are required.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
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Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:30-7:30P
RATE
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$235 billed monthly
MONTHLY DUES INCLUDE
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2-3 practices per week (highly encouraged not to miss practice)
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additional practice on Friday with emphasis on skills/drills
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monthly membership
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extremely high standard for qualified and educated competition coaches
- *Elite Team gets rental shoes and 10% discount on *RETAIL* shop
We train to perform at competitions, we go outside together, we reach our goals and flat out embody the community of climbing culture.
We love to see our climbers succeed in climbing, but being successful in school and as a person is more important to us than having podiums. Think your climber has the drive to climb on Team Blocworks? We take coach referrals from our Club Program as well as hosting tryouts every August.
Competitive climbers are expected to compete in at at lease 2 local bouldering competitions during the regular season. Elite climbers are required to have a current (annual) USA Climbing Competition Membership, not included in monthly team dues.