Youth climbing program registration open

September 7, 2017

University Relations

The UAF youth climbing program is open for fall 2017 registration! This semester we are offering three programs:

Recreation Climbing Club
This after-school climbing session aims to teach basic rock climbing skills and technique through top-rope climbing and bouldering indoors. We also encourage communication, teamwork, problem solving, trust and confidence through climbing with a small group of climbers. We want to grow a lifelong appreciation of climbing in our participants.

• Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Sept. 12-Dec. 5)


• $200/semester (13 sessions)


• Space limited to 10 students


• Ages 8-18

This midday session is a great overall introduction to the fundamentals of rock climbing. Topics will include awareness of surroundings, communication skills, climbing equipment, knots, rope handling, rappelling and various climbing techniques.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, noon-2 p.m. (Sept. 6-Dec. 6)


• $350/semester (25 sessions)


• Space limited to 10 students


• Ages 8-18

The Fairbanks Flash-Competitive Youth Climbing Team gives climbers the chance to compete with other youth climbing teams in our region: Alaska/Washington, Division 1. Practices are specifically aimed at teaching climbers the skills and technique they need to compete at USA Climbing-sanctioned competitions. During practice, our coach works with each athlete to prevent injury, maximize climbing time, pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, motivate, inspire, and promote a healthy team environment.

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m. (Sept. 11-Dec. 6)


• $375/semester (24 sessions)


• Space limited to 10 students


• Ages 10-18

Register your climber today in person or over the phone
Outdoor Adventures: 907-474-6027
SRC front desk: 907-474-5886

Visit https://uaf.edu/draw/camps/youth-climbing-team/ for more information.