Rock climbing is an excellent way to encourage kids to get active and explore the great outdoors. Junction Climbing Centre in London, Ontario, offers great recreational rock climbing programs for youth.

Rock climbing is also a great way to build strength, coordination, and confidence. Our rock climbing youth recreation programs offer instruction and guidance from experienced climbers, so your child can learn the proper techniques and safety procedures.

Our rock climbing youth recreation programs will provide all of the necessary equipment, so you do not need to worry about purchasing anything. Indoor rock climbing in London can be a great way for your child to make new friends and have fun while getting some exercise. It is important to find a rock climbing and bouldering program that is safe and reputable, so you can be sure that your child is in good hands. Contact us to learn more today!

Our recreation program is aimed at youth who want to climb on a regular basis with other kids around the same age such as siblings or friends. It's best suited for those looking for regular exposure to climbing. This program places a greater emphasis on climb time over structured lessons or games. Our instructors may teach some basic climbing skills if time allows but the primary focus is to maximize climb time. Climbing equipment is provided during class time.

We will be running two age groups with at least one session running nearly every day:

• A to C age categories (youth born between 2007 and 2012)

• D to F age categories (kids born between 2013 and 2018)

Funding may be available for low-income families to cover the cost of our climbing programs. Please view our Funding Resources page for more information.

Questions about our programs? Email Program Manager Alana Stevenson: alana@junctionclimbing.com.

Program Policies - Please Read Before You Book:

• Deposit and Cancellation: At the time of registration, you will be required to pay the entire cost. 50% of this cost will be considered a deposit in case of cancellation. Cancellations of any booking must be submitted in writing to alana@junctionclimbing.com two weeks before the first class to receive a full refund. Cancellations inside of two weeks will receive a Junction gift card for the amount paid, less 50% of the total cost which is considered the deposit. If minimum participant numbers have not been reached two weeks prior to the start of the program, you will be notified (via the email provided at the time of booking) that the program will be canceled, and the amount paid will be refunded in full via the method of payment used on registration. In the event of a mandated closure of the business due to a public health order (or similar circumstance), refunds will be issued for the prorated amount for the days missed, less 50% of the total cost which is considered the deposit. Exceptions to the above are wholly and entirely at the Junction's discretion. Junction's desk staff do not have the ability or authority to process refunds for lessons, programs, or camps. All inquiries for these should go to alana@junctionclimbing.com.

• Class Dates: Registration for programs is limited to the specific day chosen. It is your responsibility to attend your selected program and alternate make-up days will not be provided.

• Inclement Weather: If an evening of classes needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather (such as blowing snow, ice, road conditions, storms, or power outages), we will contact you via the email address provided by 4:00pm on the day. We will be taking cues from Environment Canada, the Thames Valley District School Board, Western University, and Fanshawe College about the cancellation of evening classes. Please note that weather and road conditions locally may be different from your area. There will be no makeup classes or refunds in the event of inclement weather.

• COVID in Schools: If you receive an email that there is a positive COVID case in your child's school, we request that the entire family not come to the facility until at least 24 hours have passed and you have not heard about the case any further, indicating your child was not deemed a close contact. If your child was a close contact, please do not come into the facility until the whole family has tested negative.