Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Youth groups, family, and kids climbing programs. We provide all the equipment and teach the skills to top rope climb at a climbing area in Kananaskis.
Parent & Tot | Ages 6-11 | Ages 12-16 | Family
Youth Group Program Information
Learn more about VHG youth group programs below. To register select a course date from the Available Courses drop down menu
or
Make a group booking request
Parent & Tot [Ages 2-6]
2025 DATES COMING SOON
$80/pair
$220 Group - 3 pairs, or minimum 6 participants, $35/ additional participants
Parents and kids get to play together outdoors in this kids focused half day [3-4 hour] program!
Adventuring Skills : what you need to bring, shelter building, and LNT principles
Parents learn to belay for top rope climbing
Partner checks and communication
Ages 6-11 [5 hours]
2025 DATE COMING SOON
$80/person
$299 Group, minimum of 4 participants $60/additional participants
Climb and play outdoors! Youth will learn Leave No Trace principles, help build a Base-camp shelter, and learn how to top rope climb outside.
Base Camp : shelter building and LNT principles
Belaying for top rope climbing
Communication and Safety checks
Ages 12-16 [Full Day]
2025 DATES COMING SOON
$90/person
$339 Group, minimum of 4 participant, $70/additional participants
This full day teen’s program teaches skills and gives plenty of time to climb. No previous climbing experience required, but extra challenges can be provided for youth with some climbing background.
Top rope belay skills
Movement techniques
Experiential rappelling
Clean Up & Climb
Half day climbing, half day community work
$360, minimum of 6.
This youth leadership program blends environmental stewardship, community building, and outdoor rock climbing. Please submit a booking request for Clean up & Climb group requests.
Family Programs
Half Day
$325/ 2 adults, 2 kids , $60/additional participants.
Full Day
$450 / 2 adults, 2 kids , $90/ additional participants.
Includes
ACMG certified guide, outdoor climbing equipment, personal climbing equipment (harness, shoes, helmet, belay device)
Booking Confirmation and Itinerary
After registering for a course or completing a custom booking request you will receive an email confirmation and an itinerary for the course. A pre-trip emailed will be sent 2-3 days prior to the course/confirmed booking date to confirm location, meeting place and time, and any weather or conditions considerations.
Transportation
Parents or Group leaders are responsible for coordinating personal or organizing group transportation to and from the program location.
Weather and Cancellation Policy
All programs will run as scheduled unless weather conditions are deemed to be a risk to the group. Participants should pack appropriate clothing for all possible weather conditions and for extended time outdoors.
Liability and Safety considerations
Warning: Climbing is inherently dangerous. All participants will be required to complete an online waiver before participating in this program. We strongly encourage you to read through this legal document in its entirety and ensure that you understand the potential risk before signing. If you have any questions about the waiver or how we plan to manage risk, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Learn more about our terms, conditions and complete the waiver here.