Holiday camp

School Holiday Program

Who it's for
Ages 6–12
Level and climbing
Beginners, Improvers · Bouldering
When and how long
Set weekday mornings in the Victorian school holidays · 90 minutes
Where
The Crux, 20 Louvain Street, Coburg North, Melbourne, 3058

Price

$35 a session

About the class

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.

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

More classes at The Crux

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 6+

    First Visit Safety Induction

    On your first visit, no booking neededBeginners

    Free with entry

    A member of staff gives a short safety briefing at the counter and points you to the easiest climbs. The waiver and safety video can be done online beforehand; under-18s need a parent or guardian to complete the waiver.

  • ClubAges 8–12

    Youth Squad A (8–12)

    Tuesdays or Wednesdays 16:15–17:15 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hourBeginners, Improvers

    $350 for the term

    Coached weekly bouldering for children aged 8 to 12 in groups of up to eight, with warm-ups, skill drills and challenges on the wall. The full term ticket also lets them climb at the gym outside their sessions.

  • ClubAges 13–17

    Youth Squad B (13–17)

    Tuesdays 17:30–18:45 in term time10 weekly sessions of 75 minutes

    Coached weekly bouldering sessions for teenagers aged 13 to 17 through the school term, in groups of up to ten.

Holiday camps at other walls nearby

  • 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, Australia0.5 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 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, Australia8.5 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 campKids

    School Holiday Program

    During the Victorian school holidays, booked online

    Cliffhanger Climbing Gym, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia16 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 8–18

    School Holiday Climbing Program

    Set days in the school holidays, 12:00–14:002 hours

    $40 a session

    Climb West Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia19 km away

    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.

  • 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, Australia21 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.

  • 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, Australia28 km away

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