Rock Climbing Summer Camp for Teens

Summer Rock Climbing Camp for Teens: Skills, Adventure, and Fun

Give your teen an unforgettable summer adventure! Our camp, designed for ages 13-17, is for teens excited to climb outside and to start to learn about the technical skills required to climb on their own.  

The core focus of the program is to climb and have fun while providing climbing instruction, risk management strategies and to build confidence along with self-esteem.

The course has three primary components:

  1. Climbing and Movement skills 

  2. Technical systems, including knots, anchors, belaying, rappelling, and top rope site management

  3. Judgment skills, including route-finding, recognizing hazards, and risk management 

Perfect for all experience levels, this camp combines adventure, personal growth, and breathtaking scenery. These are lifelong skills that your teen can take with them, building confidence and a love for the outdoors.   

Programs can also be set up as a Custom Private Day anytime if you prefer not to be matched with others or if the offered group dates don’t work for you. If the whole family wants to come out, check out our Family Days option too.

Quick Overview

Duration: Monday - Friday 9am to 4pm.

Group Size: Up to 8

Ratios: 4 guests to 1 instructor. Larger groups will have multiple instructors.

Typical Season: July & August J

Skill Level: Good for all levels

Booking Details

    • Your Guide: All of the Guides at Gunks Guides & Climbing School hold a certification from the American Mountain Guides Association and work in the terrain they are certified in.

    • All rock climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet, belay device, chalk bag , etc.)

  • Click Here for a detailed list of what you are responsible for bringing for a day of rock climbing.

  • Our typical day starts at 9am and goes to about 4pm.

  • Click Here to view our weather and cancelation policies.

  • Click Here to see a list of local accommodations

  • On day 1 you will meet your guide(s) and get outfitted with any gear needed at The Rock & Snow Annex in New Paltz. You’ll then jump back in your car and drive to the chosen parking area together (less than 10 minutes away) Click Here for direction to our meeting locations.

    Pick up will be at the same parking area as drop off each day.

    Drop off areas will be at either The Mohonk Preserve or Peterskills area of the Minnewaska State Park each day.