Youth Clubs
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Fall 2025
If you have any questions about our youth programs, please email our Youth Programs Department.
- Fall Semester: We run a full suite of after-school club programming, for ages 3 to 18, that lines up with the Poudre School District schedule. For ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 13, we offer Level 1 classes that meet once per week and Level 2 classes that meet twice per week. More experienced climbers ages 9 and up who are looking to hone their skills in a more targeted environment should consider our Level 3 Arborists program, or our competitive Team Ascent.
- Session Dates: Fall sessions are 4 weeks long.
- Session 1: August 25th - September 19th
- Session 2: September 22nd - October 17th
- Session 3: October 20th - November 14th
- Session 4: November 17th - December 19th (no clubs the week of Thanksgiving)
All of our age groups are strict, meaning we can't make exceptions! If you have questions about this, please reach out to our Youth Programs Coordinator!
Once you've chosen your class, you must CLICK on the green date you prefer in the calendar to choose your day. If you do not click on the day you prefer, it will say that there's no available times for your selection.
Sibling Discount: More than 1 kiddo signing up for club? Enter 25SIBCLUB into the "Promotional Codes" box when signing up to receive 10% off.
If you can't attend one of your classes, don't fret. Let us know, and we'd be happy to schedule you for a makeup class. Makeup classes occur only during Friday Night Rock Out or Weekend Warrior classes on Sundays. You may make up one class per session in Level 1, or two classes per session in Level 2 or 3. Please email our Youth Programming Coordinator to schedule a make up class.
To use a gift card or credit to sign up for a club, you must call the gym to enroll.
Sometimes, things happen and you can't make it to a youth program you've registered for. In that case, read on for our refund policy.
Cancel more than 7 days before the program: receive a full refund.
Cancel within 7 days of program: receive an account credit.
Cancel day before or day of program: no refund or credit offered.
Mission and Values
The mission of the Ascent Studio Youth Clubs is to nurture and challenge young climbers as they learn new technical skills, engage in physical activity, and explore what it means to be a member of the climbing community.
In upholding this mission, we pursue the following core values:
- We embrace challenge, because challenge offers us an opportunity to grow.
- We seek out knowledge, because knowledge equips us for success.
- We commit to an active lifestyle, because we value a healthy body and a healthy mind.
- We encourage everyone, because everyone deserves the support of the community.
- We foster an environment of respect and acceptance, because everyone is an equal member of our community.
- We emphasize individualized learning, because each participant is unique.
Club Level 1
Our Level 1 Clubs are designed for the climber that is just getting started, and wants to explore the joys of climbing in an educational and interactive environment. All of our Level 1 Clubs meet only once per week, and follow a progressive 4-week curriculum. If you're just wanting to get your toes wet while discovering the magical sport of climbing, this is the place for you!
Our Seeds classes, designed for climbers ages 3-5, focus on developing gross and fine motor skills in a challenging and safety-conscious environment. Students will play games, tackle obstacles, and explore new opportunities under the guidance of our trained youth instructors.
Our Sprouts classes, designed for climbers ages 6-9, focus on problem solving, skill retention, and creative exploration while introducing basic climbing techniques. Our talented instructors will encourage students to grow at their own pace, while imparting foundational climbing knowledge.
Our Saplings classes, designed for climbers ages 10-13, emphasize setting personal goals, embracing new challenges, and building teamwork by introducing new and complex skills in a collaborative learning environment. Our instructors will lead the group on an interactive journey to establish climbing fundamentals and prepare students for a lifetime of climbing success.
Club Level 2
Our Club Level 2 programs are designed for students who have completed AT LEAST 1 session of our Club Level 1 programs, the Sprouts or the Saplings; OR have received a personal recommendation from a Youth Instructor. Mastery of the topics covered in our Club Level 1 curricula is a prerequisite for enrollment into Level 2. All of our Level 2 programs meet twice per week, and follow a 4-week curriculum. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the place for you!
Our Level 2 Sprouts classes, designed for climbers ages 6-9, focus on mastering the skills and techniques taught in the Level 1 Sprouts classes. These include advanced problem solving, skill analysis and application, and basic climbing movement theory. Our talented instructors will motivate students to mature as climbers, master new skills, and redefine boundaries of ability.
Completion of at least one session of Level 1 Sprouts is recommended before enrollment in Level 2.
Our Level 2 Saplings classes, designed for climbers ages 10-13, build on the foundations established in our Level 1 Saplings classes. Students will set and achieve personal goals, discover the joy of new challenges, and improve group and individual performance by experiencing intermediate and advanced skills in a collaborative learning environment. Our instructors will lead the group on an interactive journey to establish climbing fundamentals and prepare students for a lifetime of climbing success.
Completion of at least one session of Level 1 Saplings is recommended before enrollment in Level 2.
High School Level 2 meets twice per week. Participants will set and achieve personal goals, discover the joy of new challenges, and improve group and individual performance by experiencing intermediate and advanced skills in a collaborative learning environment. Our instructors will lead the group on an interactive journey to establish climbing fundamentals and prepare students for a lifetime of climbing success.
The High School club caters to climbers of all experience levels! No prior experience is necessary.
Club Level 3
Rise to the Challenge!! The Arborists, our Club Level 3 program, is designed for students who have completed AT LEAST 1 session of our Club Level 2 programs, AND have received an Instructor Recommendation from a Lead Youth Instructor.
Mastery of the topics covered in our Club Level 2 curricula is a prerequisite for placement in the Arborists. We expect climbers to arrive ready to complete climbing and cross training exercises and participate fully as a motivated member of the club. Arborists must be dedicated to upholding safe climbing and belaying standards. All of our Club Level 3 programs meet twice per week throughout the session.
We encourage everyone climbing at an Arborist level to consider trying out for Team Ascent. If you're excited to build new climbing skills through targeted drills, dive into more complex climbing techniques, and challenge yourself to grow your climbing acumen, then we encourage you to come to tryouts! The Team Ascent coaches can give you specific recommendations on whether the Arborist program or Team Ascent would be a better fit for your skill level and goals. Fall 2025 Tryout dates are TBD, but will likely be in early September.
Our Arborists classes pick up where the Level 2 Sprouts and Saplings classes leave off. Students will be introduced to brand new topics, and challenged to identify specific ways they can grow as climbers. Our instructors will tailor each class to ensure that students have the opportunity to reach their potential and achieve personal goals.