Holiday camp

School Holiday Climbing Program

Who it's for
Ages 8–18
Level and climbing
Bouldering
When and how long
Set days in the school holidays, 12:00–14:00 · 2 hours
Where
Climb West Melbourne, 193 Maidstone St, Altona, Melbourne, 3018

Price

$40 a session

Includes entry and shoe hire, plus a free week of unlimited climbing. Free for active Youth Squad members.

About the class

Coach-led bouldering sessions in the school holidays for 8 to 18 year olds, with places limited to 16 a session. Book through TryBooking when dates are announced.

As Climb West Melbourne lists it. Times and prices change, so check with the wall before you book. Something wrong? Let us know.

More classes at Climb West Melbourne

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 8+

    First-Timer Safety Briefing

    Any time during opening hours, no bookingBeginners

    Free with entry

    Sign the waiver and watch the safety video online, then on arrival a staff member runs a short practical safety briefing and explains the training walls and the colour grades, after which you can climb on your own.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Youth Squad (12–18): Level A

    Tuesdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 10:00–11:3090 minutesBeginners

    $40 a week

    The beginner group of the youth squad: coached sessions on technique, strength and mental skills for young climbers new to bouldering.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Youth Squad (12–18): Level B

    Tuesdays 17:45–19:15 and Saturdays 11:30–13:0090 minutesImprovers

    $40 a week

    The intermediate group of the youth squad, for young climbers with the basics who want to push their grades with coaching.

  • ClubAges 12–18

    Youth Squad (12–18): Level C

    Thursdays 17:45–19:45 and Saturdays 13:30–15:302 hoursAdvanced

    $40 a week

    The advanced and competition group of the youth squad, by invitation from the coaches.

  • ClubAges 8–11

    Youth Squad (8–11)

    Thursdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 08:30–10:0090 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $40 a week

    Weekly coached bouldering sessions for younger climbers of all levels, building strength, confidence and creative problem-solving alongside other kids.

  • ClubAges 8–18

    Youth Squad Open Class

    Mondays 16:15–17:4590 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $40 a week

    An open coached session on the youth squad timetable for climbers aged 8 to 18.

Holiday camps at other walls nearby

  • Holiday campKids

    School Holiday Program

    During the Victorian school holidays, booked online

    Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia3.3 km away

    Climbing sessions for children in the school holidays, booked through the gym's online portal; dates for the next holidays aren't up yet.

  • Holiday campAges 11–17

    School Holiday Program

    School holidays, 09:00–13:00 (next on 20 and 21 January 2027)1 or 2 daysBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    $80 a day

    Hardrock Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia15 km away

    Holiday mornings of belay training, technique coaching, knot tying, team games and free climbing for 11 to 17 year olds of any experience. Bring snacks and water; gear is provided.

  • Holiday campAges 6–12

    School Holiday Program

    Set weekday mornings in the Victorian school holidays90 minutesBeginners, Improvers

    $35 a session

    The Crux, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia19 km away

    Coach-led bouldering mornings with games and challenges for children aged 6 to 12, booked one session at a time and capped at eight children. Climbing shoes are provided; bring runners, a water bottle and a snack.

  • Holiday campKids

    School Holiday Program

    Tuesdays to Thursdays in the school holidays, 10:30–12:302 hoursBeginners, Improvers

    $60 a session

    Gravity Worx, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia19 km away

    Coached holiday sessions mixing climbing, games and coaching for children of all abilities; no experience needed. Sessions run only if minimum numbers are reached.

  • Holiday campAges 10–15

    School Holiday Program

    School holidays, 09:00–12:00 (doors open 08:45)3-hour mornings; book one day or the whole program

    $63 a day

    Flow Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia26 km away

    Holiday mornings of bouldering for young climbers, with problem solving, fitness and games, best suited to ages 10 to 15.

  • Holiday campKids

    Rock Camp

    School holidays, 10:30–14:30 with drop-off from 10:00; dates on the Blackburn timetableOne dayBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Urban Climb Blackburn, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia31 km away

    Coached school holiday days of climbing games, technique and supervised climbing, for any ability; parents don’t need to stay. Morning tea is provided, so pack a lunch.