Course
Holiday Break: Middle School Climbing Clinics
Join us for a series of climbing skills clinics for middle school climbers this November! Each clinic focuses on a specific aspect of climbing, including; lead climbing, bouldering, and outdoor rope climbing!
Contacts
- Tue, Nov 24, 2026
- Committee: CMC State
- FREE
- Availability: 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We designed our Middle School Climbing Clinics as a way for youth climbers to learn new skills, and build upon existing climbing skills over their fall breaks. Here at the CMC our goal is to build safe, skilled, and confident young climbers. Our Middle school climbing clinics are part of our larger youth climber progression model, this means they qualify as a prerequisite course for our week long intermediate and advanced climbing courses offered during the summer.
Each clinic focuses on a specific aspect of climbing, including; lead climbing, bouldering, and outdoor rope climbing, and takes place over a single day from 9:00am-4:00 pm. Our 1:6 instructor-to-student ratio allows us to meet climbers where they are and accommodate a range of skill levels. If you're not sure which clinic is right for your climber or their current ability level? Reach out and we’ll be happy to help you choose the best fit.
SESSION 1: BOULDERING BASICS
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: CMC (Pick-up/Drop-off)(15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden, Co) Flag Staff Mountain (Boulder, CO)(Bouldering)
Daily Itinerary:
9:00am-9:30am: Group intro & gear fitting
9:30am-10:10am: Drive to bouldering area
10:10am-11:30am: Intro to bouldering safety
11:30am-12:30pm: Climbing technique lesson
12:30pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm-2:30pm: Free bouldering
2:30pm-3:15pm: Technique continued & free bouldering
3:15pm-3:50pm: Drive back to CMC
3:50pm-4:00pm: Group Outro
**Disclaimer: Outdoor experiential education requires flexibility. Weather, conditions, participant needs, fitness, experience, or other unforeseen circumstances may require changes to activities, locations, routes, or schedules. We make these decisions thoughtfully, always prioritizing participant safety, well-being, and the best possible experience.
Additional information: Registered participants will receive a pre-program info packet 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp. This packet will include pick up and drop off details, policies & procedures, packing list, and other important information. The packet will be sent to the email used to register for the course. If you have any additional questions please email youth@cmc.org.
This course has no scheduled activities.
CMC Will Provide the Following:
- Snacks (1 per day)
- Medical/First Aid Kits
- Safety Equipment (GPS devices, etc.)
- Climbing Gear – harnesses, shoes, helmets, ropes, belay devices, etc.***
- Permits, maps, guidebooks
Participant Packing List:
If you are unable to bring any of the items below, please let us know. CMC does have a few extra items that we are happy to loan out for the week.
- Clothes (comfortable clothing for climbing and hiking):
o Loose fitting pants or shorts
o T-shirts and a long sleeve shirt
o Closed-toe, sturdy hiking shoes
o Sweater and/or warm layer
o Rain jacket
o Brimmed hat
o Sunglasses
o Warm hat and gloves (for hiking trips)
o Bandana or buff - Mask (optional)
- Bug spray (must be labeled with child's name)
- Sunscreen and lip balm (must be labeled with child's name)
- Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
- Lunch and snacks (in a sack)
- Backpack large enough to carry all personal essentials for a day hike/climb
- Personal medications (inhaler, EPI pen, etc.) – please have all containers and
bottles labeled and also listed on the medical form - Journal, pencil, pen, books (optional)
- Camera (optional)
**Cell phones, gaming devices, tablets, and iPods are NOT allowed on this course.
***Participants are allowed to bring their personal climbing gear – harnesses, shoes,
helmets, etc. Please note this is optional. (CMC instructors will inspect all personal
gear/equipment before use).
There are no materials for this course.