Tykes Rock (U7)

Prerequisite(s): 4-6 years old.

This six week experiential course is a great opportunity for children to challenge themselves and explore the exciting sport of indoor climbing. Our certified instructors create a safe and encouraging environment where personal growth and development thrive, and our low 1:4 instructor ratio ensures that each child will get plenty of personalized attention. Registration includes a top rope belay lesson during the sixth class for one parent so that you can continue to enjoy climbing with your child during our drop-in hours (a $40 value)!

Participant Outcomes:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective communication as a climber.
• Understand essential safety practices and harness use for indoor rock climbing.
• Experience climbing through games and experiences mixing fun with skill and knowledge development.

Program Location

MRU Climbing Centre U137

Program Schedule

This program consists of six 75-minute classes on Sunday mornings. The sixth class is 90-minutes to allow for a parent belay lesson (see note above). Double-check the specific program dates and times at the bottom of this page before registering.

To ensure your best experience we recommend you attend this program with:

• Active clothing and footwear (closed-toe shoes) in alignment with our facility access guidelines.
• Climbing harnesses and chalk will be provided, and climbing shoes are available for use if desired.

General questions about climbing?

Please contact us at climbing@mtroyal.ca.

Questions about your account or the registration process?

Please contact our Customer Service Staff at recreation@mtroyal.ca.