Youth Programs












Youth Programs
Do you kids love climbing indoors? Try outdoor rock climbing with your family or youth group!
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing or go on an epic adventure with a guided multi pitch program with certified guides with extensive backgrounds in working with kids and youth with adaptive needs. All experience levels are welcome.
Custom Family | Youth Groups
Youth Group Program Information
Learn more about VHG youth group programs below. To register select a course date from the Available Courses drop down menu
or
Make a group booking request
Family Booking
Youth-centred outdoor rock climbing in Kananaskis and the Bow valley for all ages and skill levels. These custom programs will be tailored to your family and all equipment can be provided. When booking please provide information on your family's experience and two potential dates. One parent or guardian must accompany the group and additional participants can be added by request. All ages, all skill levels welcome.
Half Day - recommended for families new to climbing or with youth 12 years or younger
$360/ 4 people , $80/additional participants
Full Day
$475 /4 people , $100/ additional participants
Youth Groups
Try outdoor rock climbing with your youth group or club! This full day youth program teaches the basics belay skills and gives plenty of time to climb. No previous climbing experience required, but extra challenges can be provided for youth with some climbing background. Minimum age 9 years. One parent or guardian must accompany the group (not included in group numbers) and additional participants can be added by request.
Full Day
$540 Group of 6 people , $80/ additional participant
Includes
ACMG certified guide, outdoor climbing equipment, personal climbing equipment (harness, shoes, helmet, belay device)
Booking Confirmation and Itinerary
After registering for a course or completing a custom booking request you will receive an email confirmation and an itinerary for the course. A pre-trip emailed will be sent 2-3 days prior to the booking date to confirm location, meeting place and time, and any weather or conditions considerations.
Transportation
Parents or Group leaders are responsible for coordinating personal or organizing group transportation to and from the program location.
Weather and Cancellation Policy
All programs will run as scheduled unless weather conditions are deemed to be a risk to the group. Participants should pack appropriate clothing for all possible weather conditions and for extended time outdoors. In the case of the need to reschedule your requested ‘next best date’ will be used.
Waiver
IMPORTANT – WAIVER REQUIRED: A Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement ("Waiver") must be completed by each participant (or parent/legal guardian for a minor participant) prior to participation. This is a condition of all bookings. We strongly encourage you to read through this legal document in its entirety and ensure that you understand the potential risk before signing. If you have any questions about the waiver or how we plan to manage risk, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Learn more about our terms, conditions and read the waiver here. Only proceed with your purchase if you agree with the terms of the Waiver Requirement and agree that you have had the opportunity to read the Waiver.