Club

Development Squad

Who it's for
Ages 12–19
Level and climbing
Improvers, Advanced · Bouldering
When and how long
Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:00–20:00 in school term · School term
Where
Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, 8/1821 Ferntree Gully Rd, Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, 3156

Price

$217 a month

Billed monthly ($50.07 a week): a $29.50-a-week youth membership plus the $266.50 term fee.

About the class

The competitive pathway squad for young climbers interested in competition and performance climbing, adding more specific training and strength and conditioning. Entry is by assessment.

As Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 12+

    Induction

    On your first visit, until an hour before closingBeginners

    Included with entry

    A safety induction for first-time climbers covering falling, downclimbing and climbing around others. Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online beforehand, and arrive at least an hour before closing.

  • CoachingWomen and non-binary climbers

    Women's Night

    Alternate Thursdays 18:00–19:30 (alternating with Clayton)1.5 hoursBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    A session for women and non-binary climbers led by the women's night coaches: about 45 minutes on a technique or skill, then 45 minutes of projecting and climbing together. First-timers are welcome and no booking is needed.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Youth Squad

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 17:00–18:30 in school termSchool termBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $195.33 a month

    Coached squad for climbers aged 12 to 19 of any ability, with a structured curriculum from movement basics to problem solving and competition tactics. Up to six climbers per coach; competitions are optional.

  • Private lesson

    Private Coaching

    By arrangement, booked online or by email

    $100 a session

    One-to-one or small-group coaching for one, two or three climbers with one of the coaches who work at Ferntree Gully.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Advanced (14–18)

    Wednesdays 17:30–19:30 and Saturdays 13:00–15:00 in school terms9-week termAdvanced

    $750 a term

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    Coaching for teenagers working towards individual and competition goals, building on the Intermediate programme. Entry is by trial day.

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Fundamentals (14–18)

    Tuesdays 18:30–20:30 or Saturdays 10:15–12:15 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners

    $480 a term

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    Weekly coached classes that teach teenagers the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here.

  • ClubAges 10–13

    Youth Program: Fundamentals (9–13)

    Tuesdays 16:15–18:15 or Saturdays 08:00–10:00 in school terms9-week term of weekly 2-hour classesBeginners

    $480 a term

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    Weekly coached classes that teach the basics of climbing through individual and group activities; every new student starts here. Victoria’s programme takes climbers from age 10.

  • ClubAges 14–18

    Youth Program: Intermediate (14–18)

    Mondays and Fridays 18:30–20:30, or Wednesdays 18:30–20:30 and Saturdays 10:15–12:15, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers

    $650 a term

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    Goal-driven classes for experienced teenage climbers, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.

  • ClubAges 10–13

    Youth Program: Intermediate (9–13)

    Mondays and Fridays 16:50–18:15, or Wednesdays 16:15–18:15 and Saturdays 08:00–10:00, in school terms9-week term of two classes a weekImprovers

    $650 a term

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    Goal-driven classes for young climbers with experience, introducing climbing-specific training. Places are at the head coach’s discretion, with trial days before each semester.

  • ClubAges 8–12

    Advanced Super Monkeys

    Wednesdays 17:00–18:30 or 18:30–20:00, plus Fridays 18:00–20:00 or Saturdays 11:00–13:00, in school termImprovers

    $29.50 a week plus $201.50 a term

    Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia13 km away

    By invitation: for 8 to 12 year olds with at least a year of climbing, adding a second weekly session and more advanced climbing and performance skills.