Club

Youth Program: Fundamentals (9–13)

Who it's for
Ages 10–13
Level and climbing
Beginners
When and how long
Tuesdays 16:15–18:15 or Saturdays 08:00–10:00 in school terms · 9-week term of weekly 2-hour classes
Where
Urban Climb Blackburn, 5/15-33 Alfred St, Blackburn, Melbourne, 3130

Price

$480 a term

Junior members pay $240 a term. Shoes, chalk and harness are included. Enrol by phone or email.

About the class

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.

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

More classes at Urban Climb Blackburn

In the classes library
  • InductionAges 10+

    Lead Climbing Assessment

    Weekends 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; weekdays 18:30 and 19:30; booked onlineAbout 30 minutesImprovers, Advanced

    Free with entry

    A free check of lead climbing and belaying that experienced leaders new to Urban Climb take with a partner, after a top-rope demo, before leading at any Urban Climb gym.

  • InductionAll ages

    Safety Demo

    On the hour and half-hour during opening hours, no bookingAbout 30 minutesBeginners, Improvers, Advanced

    Included in first-visit entry

    The safety induction every first-time visitor completes before climbing, whatever their experience. Top-rope demos for the rope hall also run every half hour.

  • Learn to climbAges 16+

    Fundamentals

    Starts monthly; next on Thursdays 18:30 from 5 November3 weekly sessions of 90 minutesBeginners

    $220 for the course

    A beginners’ course in the bouldering hall covering safety, etiquette, basic technique and climbing terms, with skills that carry over to rope climbing.

  • Lead courseAges 18+

    Learn to Lead

    Starts monthly; next on Mondays 18:30–21:30 from 9 November or Saturdays 09:00–12:00 from 14 November3 weekly sessions of 3 hoursImprovers

    $560 for the course

    Teaches top-rope climbers to lead climb and lead belay, with an assessment in the third session; passing earns an Urban Climb lead pass for every Urban Climb gym. Climbers should manage grade 18 on top rope.

  • CoachingAdults

    Intermediate Squad

    Runs in 4-week blocks; the latest at Blackburn started 17 October 2026, Saturdays 10:00–12:004 weekly sessions of 2 hoursImprovers

    $330 for the course

    A coached adult training squad for climbers comfortable on the green to orange circuits who want a structured approach to harder grades and movement.

  • 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

    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

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

  • 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

    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

    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.

  • Holiday campKids

    Rock Camp

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

    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.

  • Fitness classAges 16+

    Vinyasa Plus

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 19:0050 minutes

    Included in membership

    An evening vinyasa yoga class in the yoga studio, following the 18:00 class.

  • Fitness classAges 16+

    Vinyasa Yoga

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:0050 minutes

    Included in membership

    A vinyasa flow class in the yoga studio focused on mobility and strength; mats are provided.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Development Squad

    Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:00–20:00 in school termSchool termImprovers, Advanced

    $217 a month

    Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    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

    Youth Squad

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

    $195.33 a month

    Boulder Lab Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    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.

  • 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, Australia12 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.

  • ClubAges 12–19

    Development Squad

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

    $217 a month

    Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    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

    Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    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

    Boulder Lab Clayton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia12 km away

    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.