U of I Youth Climbing
Youth Climbing - Fall/Spring Semester
Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age, all youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. View current Youth Climbing Hours online.
Youth Open Climbing Rules and Fees
All participants must watch the U of I Climbing Center orientation video. Parents must also take and pass a one-time basics belay clinic or demonstrate skills proficiency. All participants must read and sign an assumption of risk and liability waiver (Climbing Center Release of Liability Form) at the Climbing Center. Youth 13 and under are not allowed to belay. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation. Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Youth and Parent Package | $10 per person, includes Facility Orientation and equipment
- Youth 1 Month | $45, available to participants 18 years and younger.
- Youth 4 Month | $150, available to participants 18 years and younger.
- Youth 1 Year | $325, available to participants 18 years and younger.
All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age.
Youth open climbing is available anytime during summer hours:
- Monday through Friday | 2-7 p.m.
- Saturday | Noon to 6 p.m.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while using the Climbing Center. Children 13 years or younger are designated “Climber Only,” and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has completed facility orientation. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation.
Youth Open Climbing Rules and Fees
Participants must attend a (one-time) facility orientation and have a Climbing Center Release of Liability Form completed by parent or legal guardian.
- Youth and Parent Package | $10 each, includes facility orientation and equipment
Reserve the Climbing Center for your next special event. The minimum charge for an event is $80 (a ten participant minimum), and certain stipulations apply. If you would like more information or to schedule a group in the Climbing Center, contact the Outdoor Program office at 208-885-6810 or email Nathan Moody at nmoody@uidaho.edu
If you know the dates and times you would like to schedule a group in the Climbing Center, please fill out the form linked below and the Outdoor Program staff will get back to you to confirm reservation and payment options.