Kids' Rock 'n Rage Summer Camps 2010
Youths' Rock 'n Rage Summer Camps 2010
Youth Night at the Crux
ClimbTime
Parties-Just for Kids (Also, see our new Kids' Party Page.)
Junior Team (This jumps to our Junior Team page.)
Junior Program
Child and Family Web Links (This jumps to our Links Page.)

NOTE: All climbers under 18 must have a waiver form signed by parent or guardian in order to climb.

Kids' Rock 'n Rage Summer Camps 2010

* Kids' 2010 Camp Application
* Waiver Form

They're back--the Crux's famous summer camps! Give your kids a special treat this summer. These camps are great for building confidence, exercising those muscles, and making friends from all over the area. Kids learn to work in teams, to share with one another, and to practice the rules of courtesy.

And to top it off, each kid also gets a super special wild 'n crazy Rock 'n Rage Summer Camp T-shirt. Your kids will be the envy of their friends!

Dates (Monday through Friday)
              ~ July 5 to July 9
              ~ July 12 to July 16
              ~ July 19 to July 23
              ~ July 26 to July 30
              ~ August 2 to August 6
              ~ August 9 to August 13
              ~ August 16 to August 20

Statistics
   ~ Cost -- $179 per child/week/camp
   ~ Ages -- Seven through twelve (7-12)
   ~ Length -- Monday through Friday (one week) each camp
   ~ Hours -- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
   ~ Ratio -- Four kids to one instructor
   ~ Limit -- Minimum of 5, maximum of 15 kids per camp What to Bring to Camp
    ~ Sack lunch (or Ron's Island Grill opens at 11 A.M.)
    ~ Sunscreen and water bottle for outdoor activities
    ~ Loose, comfortable clothing

Tentative Schedule

   Day One
      Basic safety instruction
      Warm-up games
      Learn how to climb
      Walk the high beam

   Day Two
      Climbing technique and belay skills
      More climbing!
      Ropes course event

   Day Three
      Rest day--either a picnic in the park
   or
      Skinner Butte
      Bring bag lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen

   Day Four
      Experience outdoor climbing!
      Back to the Crux for intermediate climbing technique

   Day Five
      Practice what you've learned
      KingSwing!
      Awarding of Certificates of Achievement and Completion

For more information, please call the Crux at 541.484.9535.

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Teens (minus 1) Rock 'n Rage Summer Camps 2010

* Youths' 2010 Camp Application
* Waiver Form

Make the most of your summer and go rock climbing. Participate in one of the most exciting and challenging extreme sports around Learn, practice, and have a great time in one of the most exciting and challenging extreme sports around. These five day summer camps are designed especially for kids aged 12 to 17. No experience is necessary to participate, as everyone will share in a safe, upbeat, and encouraging environment.

Each day you'll start by learning something new or honing an old skill. Then, you'll gear up and try your new skills on real rock.

Statistics
   ~ Cost -- $189 per kid/week/camp
   ~ Ages -- twelve to seventeen (12-17)
   ~ Length -- Monday through Friday (one week) each camp
   ~ Hours -- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
   ~ Limit -- Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 kids per camp Dates (Monday through Friday)
              ~ July 19 to July 23
              ~ July 26 to July 30
              ~ August 2 to August 6
              ~ August 9 to August 13 Call soon--541.484.9535--to reserve your space in this very popular teen summer camp.

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Youth Night

Each Friday night between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., youths aged 17 and under may climb at a reduced rate. The cost is only $10, and includes gear rental. Climbers aged 12 to 17 must be certified before belaying or be accompanied by a certified belayer. Belay certification is not required for those planning only to boulder. Kids aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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ClimbTime for Kids (October through May)

ClimbTime is a climbing and self-improvement program designed especially for children from seven to ten years old.

    October through May, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
        (FYI, during the summer, we have our Rock 'n Rage Kids' Summer Camps and parties.)

   $60 for one month (four consecutive sessions)
 or
   $110 for two months (eight consecutive sessions)

NEW: We now accept drop-ins for ClimbTime. The cost is $18 per session.

At the Crux, we realize that children get as much concentrated instruction as they can handle each day at school. Therefore, the primary goal of ClimbTime is for kids to have fun in a safe and encouraging environment. Kids will not only have lots of fun, but learn to climb safely and courteously. Along with this, children gain self-confidence and -determination, with an emphasis on focus.

    Student-to-instuctor ratio: 4-to-1
    Gear and instruction are provided.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required (except for drop-ins), as ClimbTime is a popular program.

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Parties - Just for Kids (June through September)

Does your child want a really unique party? Or do you want to surprise him or her with an especially lively festivity? During the months of June, July, August, and September, the Crux features all kinds of parties, for all kinds of occasions. Just let us know what you want, and we will handle the details. (In fact, we even have parties for adult "kids.")

See our Kids' Party Page for more information, or call us at (541) 484-9535. We promise a great climb for all.

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Junior Program

The Junior Program gives young climbers, 10-18 years of age, an opportunity to train together under the guidance of experienced coaches. This instruction is supportive and encouraging, the goal of which is to build confidence and a sense of camaraderie among the participants, along with a love of rock climbing and physical and mental exercise. The Junior Program meets every Friday, from 3:30 to 5:30 P.M.

The Junior Program is also a training ground for kids who want to join our Crux Junior Team; many Junior Program graduates become Junior Team members. Our Junior Team travels to many climbing competitions on the West Coast. Our team has had great success - six members of our team were chosen in 1996 to compete at the World Championships in Moscow, Russia!

The cost is $175 for a three month membership and three month membership ($225 with gear). An annual membership is preferable, because of the hours required for practice.

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Crux Rock Climbing Gym
401 West 3rd Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 484-9535

Last update: 04/23/2010