Get kids climbing! We have programs for new and experienced climbers ages 6 and up, as well as private training and parties available for ages 5 and up!
Age requirements
(FOR GYM USE OUTSIDE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS)
Must be age 5+ to climb at VITAL Brooklyn
Ages 5-7 must have a 1:1 chaperone ratio
Ages 7-12 must have a 2:1 chaperone ratio
Ages 13-15 must have an adult present in the gym
Ages 16+ may use the gym during public hours without adult supervision
Please read our FAQs about children and risk management before planning your visit!
CAMPS
SPEND SCHOOL BREAKS CLIMBING
Camps are a perfect way to keep kids busy, healthy, and happy over school breaks!
Join us for school vacations where we'll climb, play games, slackline, craft, and spend time outdoors (weather permitting)! No climbing experience necessary. Ages 6-12 welcome—campers will be separated into pods based on age.
Questions? Send us an email at bkyouth@vitalclimbinggym.com.
Includes
Instruction in climbing
Games, crafting, and outdoor activities (weather permitting)
Free shoe and chalk rentals
Camp t-shirt
VITAL Olympics
Pricing
SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS
$600 per 5-day camp
$50 early drop-off add-on
SINGLE DAY CAMP
$120 per 1-day camp
Sibling discounts are available
UPCOMING CAMP DATES
Single Day Camp: April 10
Spring Break Camp: April 22-26
Summer Camps:
7/8 - 7/12
7/15 - 7/19
7/22 - 7/26
7/29 - 8/2
8/5 - 8/9
8/12 - 8/16
8/19 - 8/23
All camps are 9am - 3pm
Bouldering
101
Learn to Climb
Our Kids Bouldering 101 clinic is an entry-level class for children that will cover many basic essential skills for climbing. We’d recommend this clinic to anyone who is new to the sport! Topics include risk management, warming up, etiquette, technique, and climbing terms.
Sundays 12pm - 1:30pm
For children ages 6+
Includes
Guidance of experienced kids’ instructors
Instruction in bouldering basics and risk management
Games (time permitting)
Free shoe and chalk rentals
Pricing
$45 per 90-minute clinic
TEAMS
Be part of the team
The climbing team is a great way for youth climbers to grow under the guidance of experienced coaches. Climbing requires trust, dedication, and patience. Our coaches start from these principles in order to develop technique, strength, and character. We focus on building not only great climbers but great people as well.
All team members receive a full gym membership, 1-3 practices a week with experienced climbing coaches, two team shirts, shoe rentals, coach support during competitions, and optional climbing trips and field trips.
Recreational and competitive teams for all skill levels are available for climbers ages 8-18.
Interested in joining the team or have questions? Email our Head Coach Denis at denis@vitalclimbinggym.com.
Schedule
Season Sessions:
September - December
January - June
Off Season Session:
July - August
Recreational Team
Ages 8-14
Choose 1-2 days a week
Mondays and/or Wednesdays
Competitive Team
Ages 9-18
Choose 2-3 days a week
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays
Pricing
Recreational Team
1 practice/week: $275
2 practices/week: $400
Competitive Team
2 practices/week: $470
3 practices/week: $545
The recreational team is a 3-month commitment and comes with a full VITAL membership. The competitive team is a year-long commitment and comes with a full VITAL membership.
Prices listed are per month.
Sibling discounts are available for up to two additional family members.
Climbing
Club
Hang out with us
Our afterschool program focuses on developing fundamental climbing skills in a fun, supportive environment. Classes encourage students to focus on personal goals and persevere through challenges. Our goal is for your child to leave class with a sense of accomplishment and pride!
Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 5pm
Early drop-off: Monday - Friday, 3pm
Ages 6-12 years. Kids will be divided into groups based on age with a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio. All levels welcome!
Includes
1.5 hour sessions
Option for early drop off (half an hour before the program begins)
A private space (the Party Nook) to use during the program
Collaborative and learning-based games
Expert instruction
Pricing
$145-165 per month for 1 afternoon/week
+$50 per month for early drop-off
Climbing Club is a semester-long commitment charged monthly.
No drop-ins are available. Single Visit Pass not included.
*Does not meet on school holidays.
PARTIES
LET’S THROW A PARTY!
Celebrate your next birthday at VITAL! We are able to accommodate up to 15 climbers and up to 25 attendees (including non-climbing guests), so bring your friends!
Climbers must be at least 5 years old. Questions? Send us an email at bkyouth@vitalclimbinggym.com.
Includes
VITAL Party Hosts
Climbing shoe rentals and chalk
2 hours of climbing, including climbing instruction, games, and free climbing
Private party room
Decorations
Pricing*
Up to 5 climbers: $300
6-10 climbers: $575
11-15 climbers: $870
*All pricing includes gratuity for Party Hosts.
A $100 deposit must be paid at the time of booking, which will be put towards the overall cost of the party.
Please email bkyouth@vitalclimbinggym.com to sign up!
Parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. For a full refund, parties must be canceled within 48 hours of being booked. Parties can be refunded half of the deposit if canceled at least a week prior to the party.