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: $25
5-Day Punch Pass: $115
10-Day Punch Pass: $200
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 parental supervision
Exemptions for children who are climbing with an adult member or 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
REC CAMP
Join us this summer for a week full of climbing, arts & crafts, games, and time outside(Weather Permitting)! Come learn the basic fundamentals of climbing while learning to have fun on & off the wall. No climbing experience required to participate. Ages 5 - 10 welcome. Location: VITAL UES Time: 9:00 - 3:00pm
Rec camp runs in one-week sessions:
Monday - Friday
July 15th - August 2th
9am - 3pm
VITAL Upper East SIde
ADVANCED CAMP
Join us this summer for our Advance camp “Bootcamp”, where we will help youth athletes take their abilities to the next step. This camp will have a strong emphasis on technique & fitness training, while still having fun on & off the wall. Climbing experience is required to participate. Ages 11 - 17 welcome. Location: VITAL UES Time: 9:00 - 3:00pm
Advanced camp runs in one-week sessions:
Monday - Friday
9am - 3pm
August 5th - August 16th
VITAL Upper East
Questions? Send us an email at manhattanyouth@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
Commemorative VITAL Camp t-shirt
Pricing
$500/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