Youth, School & Holiday Programs
Youth Programs
Every week during school terms we run our Youth Program that includes several classes to suit all ages and abilities. We keep class sizes small with kids coached by a member of our highly experienced coaching team. Our classes enable kids to improve both their individual physical and mental skills and their team building and communication skills in a supportive and challenging environment. Our Youth Program also has strong ties to Sport Climbing ACT/NSW and opportunities are provided to those wishing to participate in competitions at the state, national and international level. The class timetable is below.
The Youth Program is popular and space is limited. Kids need to be signed up near the beginning of a term and those currently enrolled in the Program get first priority for class selection in the next term. Please send an email to info@mountainstrongcbr.com to learn more about availability and pricing and to join our Youth Program mailing list.
At Mountain Strong we are passionate about the physical, mental and social benefits that climbing brings to kids of all ages. Climbing can teach children a lot about problem solving, communication, community building, patience, resilience and much more.
We encourage all families to let their kids try climbing by simply visiting the gym and climbing as a family or through our youth or school holiday program.
Class Types & Weekly Timetable
| Class | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pebbles | Under 8yrs | Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels |
| Gibbons | 8 to 12yrs | Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels |
| Chimps | 12+yrs | Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels |
| Link Squad | 10+yrs | A more focused training and higher level skills class for intermediate to advanced levels, with a keen interest in progressing their climbing. By invitation from coaches only to move up from Gibbons or Chimps. |
| Pro Squad | 14+yrs | A more focused training and higher level skills class for intermediate to advanced levels, with a keen interest in progressing their climbing. By invitation from coaches only to move up from Link Squad. Entails 1.5hr class with the coach, plus follow on 30-60 minute training after class as prescribed by the coach, and some homework for self guided sessions outside of classes. |
| Day | Class | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Pebbles | 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
| Monday | Gibbons | 5.30pm to 7pm |
| Monday | Chimps | 7pm to 8.30pm |
| Tuesday | Pro Squad | 4.30pm to 6pm |
| Tuesday | Link Squad | 6pm to 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | Pebbles | 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | Gibbons | 5.30pm to 7pm |
| Wednesday | Chimps | 7pm to 8.30pm |
| Thursday | Pro Squad | 4.30pm to 6pm |
| Thursday | Link Squad | 6pm to 7.30pm |
| Friday | Pebbles | 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
| Friday | Gibbons | 5.30pm to 7pm |
| Friday | Chimps | 7pm to 8.30pm |
| Saturday | Pebbles | 9am to 10am |
| Saturday | Gibbons | 10am to 11.30am |
| Saturday | Chimps | 11.30am to 1pm |
| Saturday | Pro Squad | 1pm to 2.30pm |
| Saturday | Link Squad | 2.30pm to 4pm |
Class Types & Weekly Timetable
Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels
Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels
Technique and skills focused class for beginner to intermediate levels
A more focused training and higher level skills class for intermediate to advanced levels, with a keen interest in progressing their climbing. By invitation from coaches only to move up from Gibbons or Chimps.
A more focused training and higher level skills class for intermediate to advanced levels, with a keen interest in progressing their climbing. By invitation from coaches only to move up from Link Squad. Entails 1.5hr class with the coach, plus follow on 30-60 minute training after class as prescribed by the coach, and some homework for self guided sessions outside of classes.
Spring School Holiday Program 2026/2027
Watch this space for the dates of our summer school holiday program! They will be made available over the next few weeks.
Book NOW to avoid missing out!
* SPACES ARE LIMITED, GET IN EARLY *
We have locked in our dates for the Spring School Holiday Program and bookings are open as there has been a lot of interest already! The dates will be:
Week 1
Monday 28th September
Tuesday 29th September
Thursday 1st October
Friday 2nd October
Week 2
Tuesday 6th October
Thursday 8th October
Friday 9th October
Each day runs from 9am to 3pm, costs $99pp, and is run by some of our most experienced coaches.
If you would like to secure spots early, simply fill in a waiver for each child (in your child's name, not your own) HERE and then email the name/s and date/s you would like to book to info@mountainstrongcbr.com. We will then make your bookings and send you online payment details to secure your spots.
Get in early and avoid missing out these holidays!
Schools Sport Program
Bouldering and rock climbing are growing in popularity as competitive sports and recreational pursuits, especially among kids. They are great for staying fit and active and often appeal to kids that are less enthusiastic about traditional team sports.
At Mountain Strong we host groups of students from schools across the ACT and parts of NSW as part of sport and outdoor education programs. We value both the sporting and recreational aspects of climbing and therefore we also offer additional instruction provided by experienced and qualified coaches to school groups on request.
At the end of every term Mountain Strong hosts the School Bouldering Championships where kids have the opportunity to apply the strength and skills they developed each term. Over 160 kids competed in our last School Bouldering Championships!
Please send an email to
info@mountainstrongcbr.com for more information, including costs, availability, and how to book with us. We look forward to welcoming more students to Mountain Strong!
