Introduce kids to the world of rock climbing through one of our youth programs. Climbing is a beautiful sport that opens doors to a lifetime of wonderful experiences!
SINGLE VISIT
Single Visit: $28
5-Day Punch Pass: $125
10-Day Punch Pass: $220
Age Requirements
Must be age 8+ to climb at Upper East and West Harlem
Ages 8-12 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
Exemptions for children who are climbing with an adult member who have been granted permission from the Management Team
Please read our FAQs about children and risk reduction before planning your visit!
Click here to meet our instructors for youth and bouldering classes!
TEAMS
Be Part of the Team
The climbing team is a great way for kids to get a strong start in this incredible sport. 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, and coach support during competitions.
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 Austen at austen@vitalclimbinggym.com.
Schedule
In-Season
Fall: September - December
Spring: January - June
Recreational Team - Upper East only
Choose 1-2 days a week at our Upper East location
Tuesday and Thursday practice options
Competitive Team - West Harlem only
Choose 2-3 days a week at our West Harlem location
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday practice options
Pricing
Recreational Team: 1.5 hr practices / 6:1 coach to climber ratio
1 practice/week: $215
2 practices/week: $335
Competitive Team: 2.5 hr practices / 5:1 coach to climber ratio
2 practices/week: $400
3 practices/week: $500
Teams include a VITAL monthly membership with full access to all VITAL locations. Prices listed are per month.
CAMPS
SPEND SCHOOL BREAKS CLIMBING
SUMMER CAMP
Join us this summer for our Climbing Camp, welcoming climbers of all levels into a fun, supportive program with small groups and a 1:5 instructor-to-camper ratio for personalized attention. Campers enjoy daily climbing instruction plus yoga, crafts, outdoor time, and team games, all designed to build confidence, teamwork, and a love for climbing.
Experience Level:
No climbing experience required. Prior experience welcomed.
Advanced camp runs in one-week sessions:
Monday - Friday
9am - 3pm
*early drop-off 8:30am
July 27th - 31st
August 3rd - 7th
August 10th - 14th
August 17th - 21st
VITAL Upper East
Questions? Send us an email at austen@vitalclimbinggym.com.
Includes
Instruction in bouldering, yoga, and movement
6:1 student-to-instructor ratio
Games, crafting, and tie-dye activities
Free time to climb
Free shoe and chalk rentals
Pricing
$525/week
Sibling and multiple week discounts are available
monkey club
WEEKEND activities
Every Sunday at our Upper East location. Kids will get an hour and a half of non-stop fun, games, climbing, and more. It's the perfect opportunity to let the kiddos go nuts while the parents enjoy brunch. Ages 5-8 welcome.
Monkey Club runs on:
Sundays from 10:00am - 11:30 am
Ages 5-8
VITAL Upper East
Includes
6:1 Kid to staff ratio
90 minutes of supervised fun
Games, activities, and climbing
Free shoe and chalk rentals
Pricing
$45/session