Climbing Wall

Challenge yourself both physically and mentally. We will be here to make it a fun, supportive, and exciting experience.

Reaching New Heights

Our rock climbing classes and programs are a HIGH-light of the YMCA! Climbers can reach for their individual goals learning new skills and finding their inner strength.

Useful Information

Youth Climbing Classes

Fees for each session: $75 YMCA Members / $105 Non-Members
Each session consists of four classes.

Mini Mountaineers

Ages 3-5

This class is designed for climbers ages 3–5 of all experience levels, focusing on the age-appropriate development of foundational skills, helping returning participants advance, and ensuring everyone builds confidence while having fun.

  • Upcoming Sessions
    • January 7/8/11 - 28/29/February 1
    • February 4/5/8 - 25/26/March 1
    • March 4/5/8 - 25/26/29
  • Days & Times
  • Mini Mountaineers

Craggin' Kids

Ages 6-9

This intermediate-level class, designed for climbers ages 6–9 of all experience levels, emphasizes technique, teamwork, and the age-appropriate development of foundational skills—helping returning participants build on what they’ve already learned.

  • Upcoming Sessions
    • January 6/8/9/10/11 - 27/29/30/31/February 1
    • February 6/8/9/10/11 - 24/26/27/28/March 1
    • March 6/8/9/10/11 - 24/26/27/28/29
  • Days & Times
Craggin' Kids

Yosemite Youth

Ages 10-13

This advanced-level class, open to climbers ages 10–13 of all experience levels, focuses on belaying and advanced climbing skills, building upon age-appropriate foundational techniques to challenge returning participants and help them continue to grow.

  • Upcoming Sessions
    • January 7 - 28
    • February 4 - 25
    • March 4 - 25
  • Days & Times
Yosemite Youth

Additional Climbing Programs

Belay Class & Certification

Over the first two classes, participants will learn belay knots, technique, and basic climbing terms, with plenty of practice time during class. On the third day, we’ll administer Top Rope belay certification tests. This three-day class is designed for climbers ages 14+ with limited or no climbing experience.

  • Monday: 6:45 - 7:45pm
  • January: Starts January 6, Ends January20
  • February: Starts February 3, Ends February 17
  • March: Starts March 3, Ends March 17

Fees: $75 YMCA Members / $105 Non-Members
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Youth Climbing Club

Previous climbing experience required. Space is limited. This club is designed for youth who are dedicated to climbing and intend to commit to this program long term. Climbing Club Coach approval required.

  • Monday: 5:00 - 6:30pm
  • Season: Starts Jan 6, Ends Mar 31

For more information please contact the climbing wall supervisor, Claire Todd, climbing@whatcomymca.org

Fees: $150 YMCA Members / $240 Non-Members


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