Child & Youth Programs
inspiring movement from any age
New classes
begin SEPTEMBER 2026!
Registration is first come first serve and spaces are highly limited; register early to secure your spot!
Registration for the FALL 2026 Sessions are open!
Call us at 250.489.0620 or stop by our facility and secure your spot
We're REALLY excited about this one!
Our new After School Adventure Club gives kids a fun, active place to spend their time after school — without the structure of a traditional climbing program.
Sometimes kids don't need another lesson or another scheduled activity. Sometimes they just need a great place to go.
Adventure Club gives them the opportunity to enjoy everything Arq has to offer — climbing, bouldering, our kids area, climbing games, time with friends, and plenty of movement — while hanging out with our awesome staff.
They can explore. They can play. They can climb. They can make new friends.
Monday to Friday - 3:30 - 5:30
$35 - one day
$160 - one week
$600 - one month
🧗 NEW! AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE CLUB For ages 5–12
Fun Climbing Wall Games
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Shark Attack: Kids start lying on their stomachs facing away from the wall. When an adult shouts "shark attack!", they jump up and try to get onto the wall as fast as possible.
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Climbing Twister: Use a classic game spinner or call out colors. Kids must place their hands or feet only on the matching colored holds.
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Pick-Up / Treasure Hunt: Hide small items like pom-poms or magnetic toys on various climbing holds. Children must traverse or climb up to collect them and bring them back down.
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Memory Challenge: One player points out a sequence of 4 to 10 holds. The next climber must memorize and repeat the exact route.
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Add-On: The first player picks a starting move on the wall. The next player repeats that move and adds a brand-new one to the sequence.
Recreational Programs
BASE CAMP
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4 - 5 pm
K - Grade 2
Grow your child’s confidence and climbing ability while they play, laugh and become fast friends in this after-school climbing adventure. This course covers the basics of climbing safety, as well as movement fundamentals. This option is great for those who are starting their climbing journey, as well as those who might have taken this class a few times already! With the small staff to climber ratio, we are able to work with all the kids more individually to help them grow and develop.
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
o Session 1: September 8th/9th-December 15th/16th (15 weeks) $359.52
o Session 2: TBD (10 weeks) $258.94
o Session 3: TBD (12 weeks) $282.48
Harness and Shoes are NOT included
High Altitude
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Grades 3 - 6
Kids will learn rope and knot skills, movement and problem-solving techniques, and some basic fitness knowledge, all in a fun and super social environment. If this isn’t their first time, don’t worry; more experienced youth will be challenged with advanced climbing techniques training in a fun, engaging style that keeps climbers reaching for their climbing potential.
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
o Session 1: September 8th/9th-December 15th/16th (15 weeks) $359.52
o Session 2: TBD (10 weeks) $258.94
o Session 3: TBD (12 weeks) $282.48
EXPEDITION
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Grades 2 - 6
Expedition takes climbing to a whole new level for our after-school programs! Now that all the basics and fundamentals are covered, our goal is to move more towards technique and the finer details to allow for the most efficient movement while on the wall. This program is still geared towards fun and team dynamics – but with a larger focus on developing their climbing ability.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
o Must be able to put on their own harness without assistance
o Comfortably tie themselves in using a proper figure 8 follow through
o Climb 5.7 and boulder 1’s
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
o Session 1: September 9th-December 16th (15 weeks) $336
o Session 2: TBD (10 weeks) $258.94
o Session 3: TBD (12 weeks) $282.48
SUMMIT
THURSDAY 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grades 7+
Coached in a light-hearted, non-competitive environment, Summit allows entry level and intermediate climbers to gain confidence and focus while learning to recognize and understand valuable climbing techniques and skills. Every class consists of climbing and strength workouts.
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
o Session 1: September 10th-December 17th (16 weeks) $684.80
o Session 2: TBD (10 weeks) $428
o Session 3: TBD (12 weeks) $513.60
Arq Angels
Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grades 7+ • Just for girls
Designed just for girls, by our best female coaches. This program is centred around a light-hearted and non-competitive environment, that allows girls to climb and train to the very best of their ability. Whether they are beginning their climbing journey, wanting to learn to lead climb, or focus more on strength and conditioning – this program is a mix of everything that allows them to explore the various avenues of climbing.
Arq Angels is for all girls no matter your gender presentation, gender expression or assigned sex at birth.
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
o Session 1: September 10th-December 17th (15 weeks) $684.80
o Session 2: TBD (10 weeks) $494.34
o Session 3: TBD (12 weeks) $539.28
Policies:
-If a class is missed you will not be refunded or given a credit in the gym.
-If you drop out of a program you will not be refunded or given a credit in the gym unless under very serious circumstances.
Development Programs
Sport Team
Thursdays 4 - 6 pm
September 2026 - June 2027
New and intermediate climbers work with coaches and peers to develop an advance technique, skill, strategy, and learn what is means to be an Arq athlete. Climber’s participate in fundamental strength and conditioning training and learn about performance strategies. Training programs are tailored to target the specific needs of the individual, as well as the unique strengths to climb well. Athletes are encouraged to compete at some of the Alberta Climbing Association’s sanctioned competitions
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
o Minimum age of 8
RENTAL ADD-ON PROGRM
o $53.93 for harness rental add on
o $62.92 for shoe rental add on
$117.70 per month
PERFORMANCE Team
Mondays & Wednesday 5 - 8 pm, Thursday's 5 - 7 pm
September 2026 - June 2027
This team is about making breakthroughs in an environment where highly talented and focused athletes push limits together. Athletes train hard and follow individuals’ plans to peak for the competitive season. Athletes are pushed to be the best that they can be in training, competition, and all facets of their climbing. Athletes are expected to compete at Local and Provincial level sanctioned competitions throughout the season.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
o Minimum age 10
o Climb 5.10a routes and boulder 2’s and up
2 SESSIONS PER WEEK - $235.40 per month
3 SESSIONS PER WEEK - $363.80 per month
Elite Team
Mondays 5 - 8 pm, Wednesday 5 - 8 pm & Thursdays 5 - 7 pm
September 2026 - August 2027
Our top team for competitive athletes who demonstrate outstanding ability and dedication to our sport. Elite athletes take training seriously, strive for excellence, and put in hours of hard work to improve in all facets of their climbing. Athletes selected to Elite team are role models who build track records of notable performances in competitions and training. Athletes are expected to compete at the National level in multiple disciplines.
These athletes plan for Nationals.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
o Climb 5.11 routes and boulder 3/4’s and up
o Ages 12+
o Approval from coaches will be required before joining
$363.80 per month