The goal of our program is to introduce and refine proper climbing technique to kids, maintain a strong emphasis on all aspects of climbing safety, and promote a positive team environment. These mainstays of the VAC Climbing Team enable students to build confidence, improve self-esteem, and become stronger climbers in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Working in cooperation with Adventure Travel Guides International, Inc. (ATGI), the VAC Climbing Team incorporates climbing both inside AND outside in the White River National Forest for the summer season.

Multiple teams guarantee a fit for your child

• The Development Team is designed for the beginning and typically younger child just learning about the sport. All of the basics from important safety concerns to climbing technique will be covered thoroughly.
• The Junior A-Team is for more experienced climbers, often graduating from the Development Team, to learn about some of the more advanced elements of climbing including belaying and lead climbing.
• The A-Team is for the most advanced climbers, most of which are competitive climbers and all of which are able to belay and lead climb safely. Climbing journals will be integrated into the learning and evaluation process to help the climbers track their progress and set goals.

Schedule

• The Summer 2010 VAC Climbing Team season will run from Tuesday, May 25th through Friday, August 27th.
• All climbers will practice indoors at the VAC once weekly from 6—8 pm throughout the summer season: 1. Development Team and Junior A-Team on Wednesdays. 2. A-Team on Tuesdays.
• All climbers will practice outdoors with ATGI a total of nine times during the summer season from 9 am—4 pm. These nine session days are selected by the climber with the following options: 1. Development Team and Junior A-Team may climb outdoors on Tuesdays or Fridays. 2. A-Team may climb outdoors on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Investment

• The Summer 2010 VAC Climbing team is $725 per child for all teams.
• Includes 14 weeks of indoor climbing instruction.
• Includes nine full-day outdoor sessions with dates selected by individual climbers (priced well below the normal outdoor program price).
• Includes a membership for the climber to the VAC climbing wall valid at any time during the Summer 2010 VAC Climbing Team season.
• Includes lessons for parents to learn to belay—this allows you to support, as well as participate in, your child’s climbing experience.
• Includes the opportunity for immediate family members to join the VAC with no initiation fee.

Contact

For more information, please contact Larry Moore, Head Climbing Team Coach,
at 970-477-3239 or climbing@vailmountainlodge.com.

ATGI is an equal opportunity service provider, and operates in the White River National Forest under a Special Use Permit issued by the US Forest Service, Holy Cross District.

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