Looking for a fun and supportive place for your child to receive climbing instruction?
LOOKING FOR A FUN AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE CLIMBING INSTRUCTION?
G1’s Recreational Youth Programs are a great place for kids who are new to climbing as well as those with previous climbing experience. These programs are designed to teach kids about the sport of rock climbing and gain climbing experience in a non-competitive format.
Our youth coaches are passionate about building life skills and confidence in each program that we offer. We offer much more than just rock climbing lessons, as participants will develop their problem-solving skills, discover effective communication methods, and become more resilient humans in a safe and structured environment.

ELEMENTS
G1’s Elements is an 8-week program for kids and teens who are new or solidifying their basics in rock climbing to come into the sport in a non-competitive format.
Climbers will learn introductory climbing technique, safety checks, mental fortitude, and good gym etiquette through fun, hands-on instruction, activities, and games in a supportive group environment. Topics will vary week to week and be taught by our experienced and enthusiastic coaching staff. Climbers will leave the Elements program ready to tackle new challenges on the wall and climb to new heights!
Ages 6 to 10 – Saturdays 9:15am-10:45am
Ages 8 to 12 – Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm
Ages 11 to 16 – Thursdays 4:45pm-6:15pm
Details about the program:
- Rental gear is included during class sessions only.
- $299 for an 8-week long session
- Includes a youth membership for the duration of the program.

Foundations
G1’s Foundations program is the best fit for climbers that want to push themselves and show an interest in learning beyond the basics of rock climbing. Tying a figure 8 knot, climbing gym etiquette, and movement basics will be reviewed with all climbers. As the class progresses, lessons will cover more in-depth ideas including specific climbing mechanics, advanced footwork techniques, mobility training, as well as a mind-body connection.This program is perfect for the intermediate level climber who is looking to continue honing their climbing skills and develop more advanced movement.
Ages 6 to 9 meets once a week for a 1.5-hour class.
Ages 9 to 12 and 12 to 16 meet once a week for a 2-hour class.
Details about the program:
- Rental gear is included during class sessions only.
- A 10% off discount is available in our gear shop.
- $139 per month for Foundations 6-9
- $179 per month for Foundations 9-12 and 12-16.
- A gym membership with all membership benefits is included.

Pre-Comp
G1’s Pre-Comp Team is your climbers first step towards competitive rock climbing! This class will introduce climbers to the competitive side of our sport with a curriculum similar to the one used for our competitive program. The Pre-Comp program is designed for the intermediate level climber who is looking to work towards more advanced climbing skills, a higher group commitment level, and to compete in their first competition!
Children must be recommended for this program by a G1 coach in order to enroll.
Details about the program:
- Rental gear is included during class sessions only.
- A 10% off discount is available in our gear shop.
- $199 per month
- A gym membership with all membership benefits is included.

HomeSchool Team
G1’s Homeschool program is a great place for your child to explore rock climbing, learn the fundamentals, or continue to develop their climbing skills in a supportive environment! Our curriculum includes all instruction needed for climbers to feel confident in their abilities and trust in their peers.
Climbing has many benefits and provides necessary skills for children, specifically:
- Demonstrating competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
- Applying movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics specific to learning and performing physical activities.
- Demonstrating the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
- Participating in and understanding the benefits of regular physical activity.
- Exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Climbing teams provide young athletes with a strong, process-oriented community that values personal growth, embraces learning opportunities, and rewards hard work and commitment.
$159 per month, recurring EFT membership
- Ages 7-18
- 5:1 coach to climber ratio
- All gear included during class time
- Potential for ~96 hours of Phys. Ed. homeschool credit per year
- A gym membership with all membership benefits is included

Private Instruction
At G1 we offer 1-on-1 lessons based on coach availability. If your climber is looking to pinpoint specific areas of growth based on their goals, this is a great opportunity to work with one of our highly trained coaches. Together we will discover the best way for your climber to succeed!
Please contact youthprograms@g1climbing.com with private lesson inquiries.
G1 Climbing + Fitness
8845 West 116th Circle
Broomfield, Colorado, 80021

Opening Hours
Mondays-Fridays: 6am-10pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 8am-8pm
Holiday Hours
Closed at 4pm: Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Closed: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
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