Youth Climbing Clubs

Our youth programs are designed to make sure your climber gets what they need through whichever program they are in. All new climbers will start in Rec club. Exceptions can be made after a private lessons/approval from program director.

All Youth Program participants receive a membership for the session, harness & climbing shoe rental, belay class for parents, and a 10% discount at the RQ retail shop.

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Rec Club

Our Rec Club is a great place to start if you're not sure if competing is for you or if you're new to climbing. Our climbers learn all the fundamentals of rock climbing in a fun, low-pressure environment. This club will also provide them with skills to go onto competitive climbing, if they so choose. 

Rec Club:

  • 7 to 12 years old

  • $120/6 weeks

  • Mon OR Tues OR Wed OR Thurs 5pm-6:30pm

  • Payment at time of registration is required

  • Register in person or over the phone (513)733-0123*

REC CLUB SESSION FALL/SPRING DATES 2024:

September 9 - October 20 (open registration begins on August 19 at 11am)

November 4 - December 15 (open registration begins on October 7 at 11am)

January 6 - February 16 (open registration begins on November 25 at 11am)

February 24 - April 6 (open registration begins on January 27 at 11am)

April 14 - May 25 (open registration begins on March 17 at 11am)


*Participants currently enrolled in their session receive priority registration. Priority registration takes place the first three weeks of each session. Public registration opens to the general public three weeks into each session.


Example: Jan. 8 plus three weeks = Jan. 29. Public registration opens to general public on Jan. 29 for the Feb. 26 session.

Intermediate Club

Our Intermediate Club is for young climbers ready to take their abilities to the next level. They have a foundation learned from Rec Club and want to work harder to build on their skills and develop their technique further. These climbers will sweat a little more.

Int. Club:

  • 10+ years old

  • $175/6 weeks

  • Tues & Thurs 6pm-8pm

  • Coaches will register climbers & participants can pay in person or over the phone (513)733-0123**

INT CLUB SESSION FALL/SPRING DATES 2024:

September 9 - October 20 (open registration begins on August 19 at 11am)

November 4 - December 15 (open registration begins on October 7 at 11am)

January 6 - February 16 (open registration begins on November 25 at 11am)

February 24 - April 6 (open registration begins on January 27 at 11am)

April 14 - May 25 (open registration begins on March 17 at 11am)

**Registration for Intermediate Club is taken by coaches. We no longer allow over the phone registration for Int. Club.

Intermediate Club climbers are encouraged to try a few USA Climbing QE competitions- Check with USA Climbing for the region 62 competition schedule

Competitive Climbing Team

Cincinnati Slopers

Cincinnati's Youth Training Team practices three times a week and participates in local competitions with some traveling required. Our Slopers do a great job pushing each other and having lots of fun together. We often send competitors on to the Divisional and National Competition.  Please note that two Qualifying Events and the championship events are expected for this team.

  • Monday/Wednesday 5pm-8pm and Friday 5pm-7:30pm

  • $180/Month

  • Commitment is for the entire season

    • Team Tryouts August 10th, 2024 7:30am-10:30am

    • Climbers must be 10-18 years old by the time of tryouts. Younger climbers must email Head Coach Lydia at lydia@rockquest.com.

Check USA Climbing for competition schedule