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Climbing Programs That Grow With Your Child

From first-time climbers to competitive teams.

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How Our Youth Programs Work

  • Weekly, recurring programs
  • Skill-based progression
  • Social, confidence-building, and physical development
  • No prior experience required for beginner levels

Kids Climb:

Want to try out climbing?

One-time drop in program

  • Explore climbing in a one hour, coach-led session!
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Climbing Academy

Begin your journey here!

  • A 8-week, beginner climbing program for kids ages 6–13
  • Build confidence, movement skills, and climbing fundamentals
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Recreational Climbing Teams

Ongoing team-based programs for kids who want to climb regularly, improve their skills, and be part of a supportive group.

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Competitive Team

Advanced training for dedicated youth climbers preparing for competitive climbing and representing Sender One in USA Climbing events.

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Climbing Academy & Kids Climb

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Reservations are highly recommended — sessions often sell out.

A beginner climbing program for kids ages 6–13 Build confidence, movement skills, and climbing fundamentals — all in a fun, supportive environment.

How It Works

  • 8-week program at LAX, SNA, Lakewood & Aliso Viejo

  • 4-week program at Playa Vista & Westwood

  • Meets once per week

  • Small-group instruction with experienced coaches

  • All equipment included

Age Groups

  • Ages 6–10: 1.5-hour sessions

  • Ages 10+: 2-hour sessions

What Kids Learn

  • Climbing movement & technique

  • Safety skills & basic knot tying

  • Problem-solving and confidence on the wall

Family Perks

  • Kids receive a full gym membership during the program

  • Parents get a FREE Intro to Climbing class

  • Optional parent membership for $62/month during Academy

Additional Info

  • First class attendance required for team eligibility
  • No refunds or credits for cancellations less than 48 hours from first class.  No make-ups or credits for missed days.
Coming Soon 2027!

Recreational Teams

Ages 6-10

Mighty Monkeys

Ages 6-10

Prerequisite: Climbing Academy

Enrollment opens each season for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.

Ages 10-13

Super Senders

Ages 10-13

Prerequisite: Climbing Academy

Enrollment opens each season for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.

Ages 13-17

High School Club

Ages 13-17

Prerequisite: Climbing Academy

Enrollment opens each season for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions.

Watch the video below for an overview of practice structure, expectations, and Youth Programs policies.

Watch our Rec Team Orientation VideoYouth climbing sessionPlay Video

Rec Team enrollment opens each season for Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.

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Already on a Team?

Access schedules, updates, and resources through our Youth Teams Parent Portal.

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Advanced Teams (Team Sender One)

Sender One's Competitive Climbing Team

Competition Team is our highest-level youth program for athletes ready for focused, performance-driven training. Team members represent Sender One at local, regional, and national USA Climbing competitions.

Training Team is our advanced program for athletes who are looking to take our climbing to the next level. Team members are supported in training toward personal climbing goals.

High-level, Year-Round Training

Athletes train across bouldering, sport, lead, and speed climbing, with an emphasis on advanced technique, strength, and mental strategies.

Season structure:

Fall Season: September–February

Spring Season: February–July

Summer Season: July-August

Placement by Tryout

Team placement for Training Team & Competition Team is determined through tryouts held twice per year (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer). Athletes are expected to commit to consistent training, teamwork, and representing Sender One with professionalism and respect.

Interested in joining?

Tryouts are required.  Email us to get started: