Club

Youth Comp Squad

Who it's for
Ages 9–14
Level and climbing
Advanced · Bouldering
When and how long
In school term, in groups set by the coaches
Where
Boulder Lab Clayton, 1418a Centre Rd, Clayton South, Melbourne, 3169

Price

$29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term

The weekly fee is an ongoing youth membership with unlimited climbing at every Boulder Lab gym; the term fee covers coaching.

About the class

By invitation: the first competition squad for young climbers on the competition pathway, building skills for state titles and beyond.

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

More classes at Boulder Lab Clayton

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 Ferntree Gully)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 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

    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.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Development Squad

    Mondays and Wednesdays 16:30–18:30 in school termSchool termImprovers, Advanced

    $217 a month

    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.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    High Performance Squad

    Mondays and Wednesdays 18:00–20:30 in school termSchool termAdvanced

    $29.50 a week plus $461.50 a term

    Clayton-only youth squad for athletes competing at state, national and international level, with individual programming on the wall and in strength and conditioning, plus work on mindset and injury prevention. Entry is by assessment.

  • ClubAges 5–8

    Mini Monkeys

    Fridays 17:00–18:00 or Saturdays 10:00–11:00 in school term; a Thursday class at the Friday time from Term 4 2026Weekly 1-hour class for a school termBeginners

    $300 a term

    Beginner bouldering class for 5 to 8 year olds in Kinder Lab, the under-12s area, teaching the basics through games and challenges. Places are limited and must be booked.

  • ClubAges 8–12

    Super Monkeys

    Fridays 18:00–19:30 or Saturdays 11:00–12:30 in school term; a Thursday class at the Friday time from Term 4 2026Weekly 90-minute class for a school termBeginners, Improvers

    $400 a term

    The next step from Mini Monkeys for 8 to 12 year olds, new or with some climbing behind them, with more technical learning and new movement skills in Kinder Lab. Classes have fixed places, so ask about space before booking.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Youth Squad

    Mondays and Wednesdays 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

    One-to-one or two-person coaching with one of the coaches who work at Clayton and Ferntree Gully; book by emailing the gym.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubKids and teens

    Youth Squad

    Each school term, one or two sessions a weekSchool term

    $160 a month

    Flow Climbing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia5.8 km away

    A term-time squad for young climbers that coaches technique, strength and confidence, sold as a membership that also gives unlimited climbing.

  • 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.