Aiguille 2012 Summer Camp

Weekly climbing and challenge camps for children begin June 4th. Our air-conditioned indoor gym makes climbing enjoyable and comfortable, even on hot summer days! Five fun filled days of climbing, challenge activities, character building, teambuilding and more! This year, the Aiguille 2012 Summer Camp will be emphasizing the correlation between rock climbing and personal character building. Rock climbing is unique in that although it is considered an individual sport, it is also an activity that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, reliance on others and trust. Some of the other characteristics that climbing encourages are; physical fitness, perseverance, self-esteem, encouragement, responsibility, self-reliance, courage, self-discipline, respect, diligence, patience, community, honesty, kindness and caring, trustworthiness and service to others. In a fun and supportive atmosphere, all campers will first learn the fundamentals with climbing instruction & technique in the areas of; appropriate warm-up, proper safety practices, bouldering, belay procedures and communication. Then, each day of camp, our instructors will provide structured climbing, teambuilding exercises and physical & mental challenge activities designed to strengthen different character traits. The Aiguille 2012 Summer Camp will also include open climbing & bouldering sessions, mock lead climbing, junior climbing competition and climbing games. Cool down activities may include instructional videos & movies, arts & crafts and more. The final day of camp will include a review of all of the character traits learned during the week, as well as a pizza party and celebration of completion of the program. The Aiguille 2012 Summer Camp is a great way to introduce your child to the fun sport of rock climbing and is accessible to boys and girls, ages 6 & up, of all fitness abilities. The group nature of the summer camp provides a fun, structured environment for kids to work and play together, as they undertake the sport of climbing, teambuilding and challenge activities. Full and half day programs are available. Full day is recommended to maximize the benefit of all activities and character traits. All campers that complete a minimum of 3 days will receive a Certificate of Completion, an Aiguille 2012 Summer Camp group photo and various discount coupons for Pro-Shop equipment and other services. To celebrate completion of the program, we will have a Friday pizza party for all campers in attendance.