Club

Youth Squad (8–11)

Who it's for
Ages 8–11
Level and climbing
Beginners, Improvers, Advanced · Bouldering
When and how long
Thursdays 16:15–17:45 and Saturdays 08:30–10:00 · 90 minutes
Where
Climb West Melbourne, 193 Maidstone St, Altona, Melbourne, 3018

Price

$40 a week

Billed weekly with a 3-month minimum and $12 joining fee; two sessions a week $64, two children $80. Includes unlimited climbing outside sessions (with a parent) and free shoe hire. Trial session $40; squad T-shirt $25.

About the class

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

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 8–18

    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 campAges 8–18

    School Holiday Climbing Program

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

    $40 a session

    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.

Clubs and squads at other walls nearby

  • ClubAges up to 18

    Youth Program: Advanced

    Mondays or Fridays 18:00–20:002 hours a weekAdvanced

    $155 a month

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

    The top group of the Youth Program, by invitation only, for young climbers ready to push their grades.

  • ClubAges 11–18

    Youth Program: Development

    Mondays or Fridays 16:30–18:302 hours a weekBeginners, Improvers

    $155 a month

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

    Weekly coached sessions for young climbers to learn the ropes and develop their technique, working on individual goals, with free climbing outside class times as part of the membership.

  • ClubAges 6–11

    Youth Program: Under 11s

    Tuesdays 16:00–18:002 hours a weekBeginners, Improvers

    $155 a month

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

    A weekly coached class where young children learn to climb and build their skills on the tall walls, with free climbing outside class times as part of the membership. Places are limited, so join the waitlist.

  • ClubKids and teens

    Intermediate and Advanced Youth Programs

    On requestImprovers, Advanced

    BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia10 km away

    Programmes for young climbers beyond the standard youth groups; email the gym for details.

  • ClubAges 10–12

    Youth Program (10–12)

    Wednesdays 16:30–17:30 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1 hour

    $410 a term

    BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia10 km away

    Group sessions for up to eight children, building skills and fitness, with a membership to climb in the main gym any time during the term.

  • ClubAges 12–16

    Youth Program (12–16)

    Thursdays 17:00–18:30 in term time10 weekly sessions of 1.5 hours

    $450 a term

    BlocHaus Port Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia10 km away

    Group sessions for up to eight young climbers, building technique and fitness, with a membership to climb in the main gym any time during the term.