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Our Rock Climbing Summer Camp Programs are held in the world-class climbing area the New River Gorge National Park. Located in Southern West Virginia, the "New" is known for it's high quality sandstone with over 3000 single-pitch sport and traditional climbs plus bouldering. We offer two camp programs, Lil-Grom Day Camps (ages 8-12) and Teen Rock Camp (ages 13-18).
Our camp programs are ideal for kids who are motivated climbers, providing them with an opportunity to experience outdoor climbing, while they learn about the techniques and skills necessary to do so safely. We maintain small group sizes that allow us to cater to both newer climbers and those with more experience looking to push themselves in the grades. Our typical camper profile varies from your occasional climber to kids who participate on their local climbing gym teams.
Lil-Grom Day Camps Ages 8-12:
New for 2011 we will be holding a day-camp program for kids age 8-12 years old. We'll meet once a week on Tuesdays in May/June and spend a half day learning the ropes, it's the perfect way to introduce your kids to rock climbing.
Affordably priced at $125 per child, for 4 weeks, sibling discount is available. We'll teach them everything they need to know and provide all the equipment necessary including: climbing shoes, harnesses, helmets and all technical climbing equipment.
2011 Dates: May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21 (Tuesdays)
Teen Rock Camp Ages 13-18:
This camp is suitable for co-ed teens age 13-18 who are new to climbing as well as those who are totally addicted to it. We'll lay a solid foundation of climbing skills with an emphasis on decision making skills and exercising sound judgment. RockCampers will learn to advance their climbing technique, knowledge of gear and equipment, and the importance of ethics, teamwork, problem-solving, and trust.
Teen Rock Camp curriculum includes climbing skills such as
knots, belaying, rappelling, and mock-lead climbing with the safety of back-up top rope. RockCampers will also learn
valuable outdoor skills such as camping, cooking, water treatment,
Leave No Trace practices, leadership and natural history.
Our Staff:
The RockCamp Guides are all New River Mountain Guides who specialize
in teen programs and are American Mountain Guide Association certified Single Pitch Instructors. New River
Mountain Guides Climbing School is a company of professional guides and dedicated climbers.
Since 1994, we have encouraged formal training and
evaluation of all our guides. Our guiding standards are the among the
best in the industry and represent the highest standards.
Teen Rock Camp Program:
This 7 day over-night camp is geared towards introducing teens to outdoor rock climbing, while reinforcing teamwork and cooperation. Each day we'll go to a new climbing area from the New River Gorge to Summersville Lake. We maintain a low camper to guide ratio of 4 to 1 to maximize experiential learning time on the rock. We keep the group size small with a maximum of 8 campers per session. This ensures that each Rock Camper will receive individualized instruction that will help challenge his/her climbing ability and expand their knowledge of outdoor climbing in an appropriate manner.
Teen Rock Camp Tuition Includes:
- Instruction by AMGA SPI Climbing Guides
- 24 hour supervision by experienced staff
- Transportation during the camp
- 6 nights of camping (Sunday-Saturday am)
- 6 days of climbing
- All meals during the camp
- 4 camper to 1 Climbing Guide ratio
- Airport pick-up/drop-off*
* Charleston, WV airport only, airport code (CRW)
- Use of all technical climbing equipment (helmet, climbing shoes, harness, hardware, ropes)
- A pair of Evolv Climbing Shoes that are yours to keep.
2011 Tuition and Dates
The Teen Rock Camp Tuition is $999.00, and includes everything listed above.
Session 1: June 26 - July 2
Session 2: June 3 - July 9
Session 3: July 24 - July 30
Session 4: July 31 - August 6
Application Process:
There is a $100 administration fee which covers processing costs and must accompany your application form. This non-refundable, non-transferable fee is not part of your tuition.
Your $500 tuition deposit is due along with the $100 administration fee and must accompany your completed application. The tuition deposit holds your space for the Teen Rock Camp and is credited towards your total tuition. Your full tuition is due 60 days in advance of camp start date. A payment schedule is available, please give us a call and we would be happy to set you up with a monthly payment plan.
If you are applying within 60 days of Teen Rock Camp start, your full tuition is due immediately. All payments must be in US funds. We accept personal checks, VISA, MasterCard and Discover. You will not be sent a receipt. Please use your canceled check or credit card statement as your receipt.
Remit Payments and Application to:
New River Mountain Guides
101 E Wiseman Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Once we receive your completed application form, tuition deposit and application fee, we will send you a confirmation packet that will confirm enrollment date(s), directions/map, packing list, medical forms, liability release and consent forms, and informational questionnaire for you to fill out and return for review.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Application
fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Tuition fee is
transferrable to another session within the same calendar year only. All
other refunds will be granted based on the following schedule:
60+ days in advance: 50% refund
60 days or less in advance: No refund
Registration Info
Please give us a call at 800-73-CLIMB (800-732-5462) or email and we will send you an application, informational packet, list of references, and answer any questions you may have.
References Available Upon Request
We know your child's safety is of utmost importance. If you would like to speak with other parents who children have attended camp with us in the past, please call or email us with the request and we'd be happy to share that information with you.
Testimonials
"Just another thank you for Teen Rock Camp. It's a great feeling as a parent to have your kid spend time with good people, doing what she loves, and come away a better person for it!"
"What a life changing experience. Kids get so caught up in the consumer culture. It was great for Caroline to spend time in the outdoors with excellent role models. Thanks Guys!"
"Our son had a total blast and was literally a different kid when he got back. You're great teachers, very skilled and also inspirational."
"Brian had a great time and really felt like he had the climbing experience he was expected..."
"The counselors were terrific! A great balance of independence and support in a safe environment."
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