
Climbing Programs
This fall, we're offering outdoor climbing programs at our towers in Auburn, Bothell, and Snoqualmie for kids and families.
This fall, we're offering outdoor climbing programs at our towers in Auburn, Bothell, and Snoqualmie for kids and families.
The Y specializes in outdoor climbing tower programs, team building, and leadership development. Our staff-facilitated rock climbing programs allow participants develop their climbing skills in a respectful and supportive learning environment. All of our facilitators are CPR/First Aid certified, and trained to ACCT (Association of Challenge Course Technology) standards and specifications.
Under the Governor's Safe Start guidelines, we're offering limited 3 or 4-week climbing programs for kids and families plus course rentals.
Our outdoor climbing towers are located in Auburn, Bothell, and Snoqualmie, WA.
This 3-sided pyramid structure has six different routes ranging in difficulty. Participants climb and maneuver around the various obstacles, using hand holds, ropes, wood, and nets.
Location: Auburn Valley YMCA | Auburn, WA
This artificial climbing wall is 25 feet tall and has four auto-belay climbing routes. The artificial surface simulates real rock and is perfect for kids and families who want to learn the basics.
Location: YMCA Camp Keller in Snoqualmie, WA
The tallest and biggest tower in the YMCA climbing network at 35 feet, it has ten different routes, using both auto belays (cables) and manual belays (ropes).
Location: Northshore YMCA in Bothell, WA
1. What do I bring to class?
2. Where and how do I check-in for my climbing class?
Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled program. All programs will have a single point of entry at the front of the building with our YMCA membership staff. YMCA Camp Keller will have a health screening table set up on-site. All staff and participants and staff must check-in and complete a health screening before entering the program area or participating in any program or activity.
Your climbing instructors will meet you at the single point of entry and guide you to the climbing area. Please do not show up to the climbing area. YMCA Camp Keller programs will have participants meet on-site at Camp Keller for a health screening, check-in, and climbing program.
3. What are your safety protocols?
4. Can I use Y bucks?
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